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Trump's Signature to Appear on U.S. Currency, Ending 165‑Year Tradition
Finance
Mar 27, 2026 8 min

Trump's Signature to Appear on U.S. Currency, Ending 165‑Year Tradition

An unprecedented move would place a sitting or former president's signature on U.S. banknotes, upending a long-standing practice that reserved currency signatures for Treasury officials. The change raises legal, logistical, political and symbolic questions with implications for public trust, collectors and global markets.

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Francesco
Europe's Pension Reckoning: How Young People Paid the Price
Finance
Mar 24, 2026 8 min

Europe's Pension Reckoning: How Young People Paid the Price

An investigative analysis of how demographic change, policy choices, and austerity reshaped Europe’s pension systems—and why the costs were shifted onto younger generations. The article explains mechanisms, consequences, and possible alternatives for a fairer intergenerational bargain.

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Francesco
Why $2 Bills Could Be the Ultimate Hedge Against Deflation
Finance
Mar 13, 2026 9 min

Why $2 Bills Could Be the Ultimate Hedge Against Deflation

A contrarian look at the seldom-used $2 bill as a practical and psychological tool during periods of falling prices and monetary tightening. This article explains the mechanics, benefits, and limits of using $2 bills within a broader cash strategy—and why a quirky bill has enduring practical value.

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Francesco
The Deflation Glitch: $2 Bills as a Hedge Against the Fed
Finance
Mar 13, 2026 8 min

The Deflation Glitch: $2 Bills as a Hedge Against the Fed

An investigative feature on how a little-known form of physical currency—the $2 bill—can behave as a hedge in rare deflationary episodes and why some investors consider holding them amid unconventional Fed policy. Practical guidance, risks, and allocation strategies included.

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Francesco
Oil Prices Slide After Trump Says War Is 'Very Complete'
Finance
Mar 10, 2026 8 min

Oil Prices Slide After Trump Says War Is 'Very Complete'

A sudden comment from former President Donald Trump that a conflict is "very complete, pretty much" sent oil futures tumbling as traders reassessed geopolitical risk, supply expectations, and market sentiment. This article explains the mechanics behind the move and what investors should watch next.

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Francesco
Sconto 5% con carta: guida pratica per risparmiare subito
Finance
Mar 3, 2026 8 min

Sconto 5% con carta: guida pratica per risparmiare subito

Un'analisi completa dello sconto del 5% per chi paga con carta: come funziona, chi ci guadagna, quali costi nascondono le transazioni elettroniche e consigli pratici per sfruttare l'offerta in modo sicuro e conveniente.

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Francesco
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