Trump embraces Putin’s sympathetic comments to claim political persecution
Former president Donald Trump pointed to sympathetic comments from Russian President Vladimir Putin early Wednesday to try to bolster his case that he is being treated unfairly by prosecutors in the United
The Potemkin politics of the House Freedom Caucus
Adam Brandon, president of the conservative group FreedomWorks, stepped up to a microphone outside of the Capitol on Tuesday. “The single greatest threat to the United States is not China, it’s not AI.
Rep. Lauren Boebert booted from ‘Beetlejuice’ musical for disturbance
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) was ejected from the musical “Beetlejuice” in Denver this week after she was accused of vaping, singing, recording the show and being disruptive during the performance. An incident report
Social Security COLA increase for 2024 could be higher than expected
Payments to Social Security recipients may increase a bit more than expected in 2024, but an advocacy group says they’ll still fall short of what retirees need. The Senior Citizens League said Wednesday
Social Security COLA increase for 2024 could be higher than expected
Payments to Social Security recipients may increase a bit more than expected in 2024, but an advocacy group says they’ll still fall short of what retirees need. The Senior Citizens League said Wednesday
Inflation ticks upward to 3.7% in August as the Fed’s fight to tame high prices rolls on
Prices for U.S. consumers grew 3.7% in August compared to a year ago as gasoline prices spiked, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Inflation was about equal to expert projections, and prices
Inflation is driving up consumer credit card debt by billions of dollars
A combination of inflation and climbing interest rates seems to be stretching consumers’ balance sheets, but it’s not clear yet whether they’re getting to a breaking point. Newly released data from WalletHub says
The Euro Rate Dilemma: ECB Decision Looms Large
The Euro-Dollar exchange rate is once again in the spotlight as the European Central Bank (ECB) prepares for its upcoming decision. Recent reports suggest that the ECB may revise its 2024 inflation forecasts higher, leading markets to price in a
The Yuan Coin: Insights into China’s Currency Strategies
The Yuan Coin: Insights into China’s Currency StrategiesIn the ever-evolving landscape of global finance, the yuan coin stands tall as an emblem of China’s economic prowess. Recently, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has been making waves, not only by
Impacts Of Inflation: Dollar Is Steady
In today’s ever-changing economic landscape, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for businesses of all sizes. One of the most significant challenges that companies face in 2023 is the impact of inflation. As we eagerly await the latest US