Bitcoin Holds $70K as Ethereum Jumps on Staked ETF Launch
Bitcoin stabilized above $70,000 while Ethereum surged 8% after the SEC approved the first staked Ether ETF, marking a new chapter for institutional crypto adoption.
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James Calloway
Business & Automotive Writer
Chicago, ILB.A. Economics, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
LinkedInJames Calloway covers business and automotive news at ANewsTime with a reporting style built around data first, narrative second. He began his career writing about financial markets and small business trends for regional business outlets in Chicago, then pivoted into automotive journalism as the EV transition started reshaping the entire industry. His pieces have appeared as contributions to Forbes' digital network and The Drive, focusing specifically on supply chain economics and the policy environment around electric vehicles. At ANewsTime, James tracks stock markets, personal finance trends, earnings reports, and the automotive industry's ongoing transformation -- from legacy OEM struggles to the rise of new EV entrants. He holds an economics degree from the University of Illinois which means he reads earnings calls for fun.
Areas of Expertise
Stock marketsPersonal financeEV industryAutomotive supply chainStartup fundingEconomic policy
Fun Fact
James drives a 2020 Chevy Bolt and tracks his cost-per-mile on a spreadsheet he updates every time he charges. He has calculated that he has saved exactly $4,847 compared to owning a gas vehicle and will tell you this unprompted.
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BYD, Nissan Adopt NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion for Level 4
BYD and Nissan have signed on to use NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion, the full-stack autonomous platform targeting Level 4 capability in production vehicles by 2028.
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Bitcoin Slides to March Low Amid Rising Treasury Yields
Bitcoin dropped below $68,000 for the first time since February as rising 10-year Treasury yields and risk-off sentiment pushed investors away from speculative assets.
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March 2026 Housing Market Forecast for Buyers and Sellers
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Who's Driving Waymo's Cars? Sometimes the Police
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GM Begins Testing Self-Driving Tech on US Highways
General Motors launched supervised autonomous highway tests in Michigan and California, marking a renewed push into self-driving after the Cruise restructuring.
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Housing Market Predictions 2026: When Will Prices Drop?
Economists at NAR, Zillow, and Redfin offer competing forecasts on whether home prices will finally decline in 2026 as inventory rises and affordability reaches historic lows.
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Mortgage Rates Jump to 6.38% as Iran War Hits Housing
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate climbed to 6.38% as Treasury yields spiked on Iran war uncertainty, pushing monthly payments higher and sidelining first-time homebuyers.
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BYD's Super-Fast Charging Battery Is a Wake-Up Call
BYD unveiled a battery that charges from 10 to 80 percent in under ten minutes, intensifying pressure on US and European automakers falling behind in EV tech.
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Used EV Sales Jump in Europe as Iran War Drives Up Petrol
Soaring petrol prices driven by the Iran conflict have pushed European drivers toward used electric vehicles, with secondhand EV sales up 41 percent year over year.
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Toyota Retains Global Sales Crown as Hybrids Offset Tariffs
Toyota held its position as the world's top-selling automaker in 2025, with strong hybrid demand in North America and Asia helping absorb rising tariff costs.
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S&P 500 Extends Losing Streak to Five Straight Weeks
The S&P 500 closed lower for a fifth consecutive week as defense and energy stocks outperformed while technology and consumer discretionary sectors bore the brunt of losses.
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US New-Vehicle Sales Pace Holds Steady in March 2026
The seasonally adjusted annual sales rate held near 15.8 million units in March, suggesting consumer demand remains resilient despite economic headwinds.
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Dow Confirms Correction as Middle East Tensions Drag
The Dow Jones Industrial Average officially entered correction territory, falling more than 10% from its December peak as geopolitical risk reprices US equities.
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Goldman Raises Recession Odds to 30% on Oil Price Surge
Goldman Sachs economists lifted their US recession probability to 30% after Brent crude topped $105 a barrel, warning that sustained energy costs will squeeze consumer spending.
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New EV Sales Drop 28% But Used EVs Surge to Record
New electric vehicle registrations fell 28 percent in Q1 2026, but the used EV market hit an all-time high as budget-conscious buyers snap up affordable models.
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Wall Street Posts Worst Week Since Start of Iran Conflict
Major US indexes tumbled sharply as escalating Iran tensions, surging oil prices, and investor flight to safety produced Wall Street's worst weekly loss since hostilities began.
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UK Forecast to See Biggest Growth Hit From Iran War
The OECD projects the United Kingdom will suffer the largest GDP hit among G7 nations from the Iran conflict, with growth slashed to 0.6% as energy costs and trade disruption bite.
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Q4 GDP Revised Down to 0.7% as Core Inflation Hits 3.1%
The Bureau of Economic Analysis revised fourth-quarter GDP growth down to an annualized 0.7%, while core PCE inflation was marked up to 3.1%, complicating the Fed's rate path.
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Trump Tariffs Have Cost Automakers $35 Billion Since 2025
A new industry analysis estimates that tariffs imposed since 2025 have cost global automakers over $35 billion in added costs, reshaping supply chains worldwide.
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10 Most Exciting New Cars Coming in 2026 and Beyond
From next-gen sports cars to breakthrough EVs, these are the ten most anticipated vehicles set to hit showrooms in 2026 and the years ahead.
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OECD Says Iran War Erases Global Growth Upgrade
The OECD reversed its earlier growth upgrade for 2026, warning that the Iran conflict has added 0.4 percentage points to global inflation and shaved GDP forecasts worldwide.
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Best Car Deals and Incentives for March 2026
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EVs Canceled or Delayed in 2026 as Automakers Pull Back
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Best High-Yield Savings Accounts for March 2026
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Why Conversational Marketing Is the Next Big Thing in Digital Marketing
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How Much Do Energy Industry Jobs Pay?
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Keys to Successful Evaluation of Your Portfolio Performance
Benchmarking against appropriate indices, understanding risk-adjusted returns, and accounting for fees and taxes are the foundations of honest portfolio evaluation.
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What Is the Difference Between a Business Plan and a Business Case?
A business plan maps out an organization's overall strategy and direction. A business case justifies a specific investment. Understanding when to use each is essential for effective decision-making.
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10 Things to Keep in Mind Before Investing in Cryptocurrencies
Before putting money into crypto, understand volatility, regulatory risk, security fundamentals, and the difference between speculation and investment strategy.
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Business Insurance: What Types of Coverage Do You Need?
General liability, professional liability, property, workers' compensation, and cyber insurance form the core coverage stack most businesses need to operate with adequate protection.
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Factors Driving Housing Prices Up in the US
Limited inventory, elevated mortgage rates, construction labor shortages, and institutional buying are the structural forces keeping US home prices near record levels.
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