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Trade and tariffs
Analysis
4 developments from 4 outlets in the past week. Recent evidence leans getting worse.
1 story says getting worse
Reported by several outletsForecast
Will the United States government implement or maintain a tariff of 25% or higher on all imports from Canada as of February 1, 2027?Poll
Would you pay more for goods made in your own country?
Poll
Do tariffs on imports help or hurt your country overall?
Housing costs and affordability
Analysis
1 development from 1 outlet in the past week. Recent evidence leans getting worse.
1 story says getting worse
Early reportsForecast
What will the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage average in the United States be on February 25, 2027, according to Freddie Mac?Poll
Should local zoning rules be loosened to allow more apartments?
Poll
What would do most to make housing affordable?
Oil prices climb as traders assess Middle East developments
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Tuesday that naval mines had prevented three tankers attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
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CCNBC · 15h
U.S. eyes refining muscle of Indian billionaire Ambani's Reliance as Rubio visits Jamnagar plant
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TThe Guardian · 1d
The Guardian view on Alberta’s referendum: Canada holds together – against Donald Trump | Editorial
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CCNBC · 2d
India’s Finance Minister blames easy exits and excess liquidity for equity market's underperformance
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CCNBC · 4d
Brent oil touches $110 as Iran escalates Hormuz attacks, Ukraine vows to hit Russian refineries
Analysis
Global fuel markets remain volatile as geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz drive up crude prices, while European leaders like Emmanuel Macron scramble to secure alternative diesel supplies to mitigate domestic cost-of-living protests. These supply disruptions and rising energy costs are fueling political unrest across Europe and causing localized fuel shortages in regions like Bali. Observers are now watching whether recent diplomatic efforts, including U.S. agreements to import Russian diesel, will effectively stabilize prices or if the current inflationary pressure on households and businesses will persist.
2 stories say getting worse
Reported by several outletsForecast
What will the front-month Brent crude oil futures settlement price be on January 15, 2027?Poll
Should the US ease sanctions on Russian diesel exports to help lower global fuel prices?
Forecast poll
Will Brent crude settle below $100 per barrel on any trading day before 2025-07-31?
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Elections and democracy
Michael Bloomberg spends $80m on Democrats as Trump moves $400m to Republican candidates
Billionaire ex-mayor of New York City is focusing funds on House races to help Democrats retake majority in midtermsUS politics live – latest updatesThe billionaire Michael Bloomberg will spend $80m to help Democratic candidates in the midterm elections, US media reported on Tuesday, a significant infusion of cash for
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TThe Guardian · 21h
DoJ’s suspected non-citizens list includes ‘high percentage’ of those born in US, LA officials say
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PPolitico · 21h
Trump just made a last-minute gambit to save farm-state Republicans in the midterms
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PPBS · 21h
WATCH LIVE: Trump holds GOP midterm rally in North Carolina
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PPBS · 21h
Nonpartisan coalition of religious leaders plans to counter voter intimidation on Election Day
Analysis
Global election cycles are intensifying, with significant developments ranging from massive campaign spending in the U.S. midterms to legal battles over social media neutrality in Brazil and ballot integrity disputes in California. These events highlight growing tensions over election administration, the influence of big money and tech platforms, and the stability of democratic processes worldwide. Observers are now watching for the outcomes of upcoming runoff votes in Brazil and the impact of ongoing legal and political challenges on voter access and election integrity.
1 story says getting better, 1 story says getting worse
Reported by several outletsForecast
Who will win the 2026 Brazilian presidential runoff election scheduled for late October 2026?Poll
Should social media platforms remove false claims about voting?
Poll
What would most improve trust in elections?
US bans use of China’s DeepSeek AI tools by government agencies
Use of tools ‘may result in the transfer of sensitive data’ to China, defense department saysThe US government on Monday ordered its agencies to stop using artificial intelligence (AI) tools from the Chinese startup DeepSeek, as the countries race for dominance in the fast-moving sector.A notice from the Department of
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PPBS · 4d
China says it will curb tech exports, including AI, citing national security risks
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TThe Guardian · 5d
AI overlords say they want to democratise their technology. Here’s how | Richard Wilson and Clara Long
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PPBS · 1d
Ex-OpenAI worker accused of bugging conference room planned to fly to Saudi Arabia, prosecutors say
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CCNBC · 3h
OpenAI expands ChatGPT Ads to 26 new countries as diversification push accelerates
Analysis
Character.ai has filed for bankruptcy following lawsuits alleging ties to teen suicides, CNN reports, and China says it will curb exports of technology, including AI, citing national security risks. For ordinary people, these stories show AI reaching into daily life, from the safety of chatbot services to entry-level jobs for young workers in India and the destruction of physical books scanned to train AI models. Watch the U.S.-China dialogues on AI safety and governance, which PBS reports have made progress, including on setting up a mechanism to notify each other of AI incidents that could threaten national security.
2 stories say mixed, 1 story says getting worse
Reported by several outletsForecast
Will the United States or the European Union implement new restrictions on the export or use of Chinese-developed AI models by March 31, 2027?Poll
Should the EU prioritize developing its own sovereign AI infrastructure over adopting existing US or Chinese models?
Forecast poll
Will the EU pass new legislation specifically regulating the use of copyrighted books for AI training by December 31, 2024?
Reader odds appear once enough people forecast · resolves automatically from reported evidence.