betting

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White House officials are betting that lowering tariff rates will cool rising food inflation, especially for steak and hamburger.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Investors are betting the broader economy—juiced by a wave of AI investment—can overcome price pressures in the energy market, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

One betting market, Kalshi, was giving a 59% chance as of Monday afternoon that the federal gas tax would be suspended by July 1, along with a 70% chance for a suspension by Jan. 1.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

WICHITA, Kan.—Wichita is that rare American city betting its future on the middle class.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

“Just like Ariadne. I’m betting you can see the right path. The Labyrinth won’t be able to fool you as easily.”

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan