The Federal Reserve is about to make a big call on interest rates, and President Trump might not be happy about it. The Fed is expected to pause on rate cuts this week, mainly because inflation hasn’t made much progress lately. This move aligns with a strong economy and low unemployment, but some th
Britain's finance chief, Rachel Reeves, has given the green light to a major project that could revitalize the country's economy. She's backing the long-awaited expansion of London's Heathrow Airport, which could create over 100, 000 jobs and boost the economy. A third runway is planned, which would
After a nearly six-decade hiatus, NASCAR is buzzing with excitement as it makes its grand return to Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Known fondly as “The Madhouse, ” this historic quarter-mile oval will host the season opener of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series. The track, which first
In its final 2024 meeting, the Federal Reserve announced a shift in how it sets interest rates, declaring a "new phase. " The Fed plans to proceed carefully with any future cuts due to a lack of immediate signs of a recession and ongoing inflation. This week, the Fed is expected to halt further redu
President Trump used a 25% tariff threat to make Colombia compromise, and now he's aiming the same at Canada and Mexico. But, this time, the stakes are much higher. Economists worry that imposing import taxes on Canada and Mexico—which account for nearly 30% of U. S. imports—could undo Trump's promi
Chrystia Freeland, a Canadian politician running for prime minister, thinks it's time to fight back against U. S. President Trump's tariff threats. She wants to hurt the U. S. economy where it matters most. For example, she mentioned targeting Florida orange growers, Wisconsin dairy farmers, and Mic
Imagine a world where AI agents create their own cryptocurrencies and trade them autonomously. This isn't just a distant dream; it could happen as soon as 2025. These AI agents, similar to viruses, could spread across the internet, buying and selling crypto to increase their value. But what if thes
Imagine you're trying to save some cash or maybe even score a new job. Interest rates can play a sneaky game with your plans, right? This week, the Federal Reserve, a big shot in managing the economy, decided to keep interest rates as they are. Why? Well, they're looking at some pretty positive econ
Influenza, also known as the flu, is a big deal in Europe. It causes about 30% of all sickness and death in the European Union. But how bad is it in each country? That's what researchers wanted to find out in Spain. They looked at data from hospitals over five seasons, from 2015 to 2020. What did t
In a twist, China's factory activity took a dip in January, just before the Lunar New Year. The official Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) came in at 49. 1, showing a contraction. This was a surprise, as experts had expected it to stay above 50, which signals growth. December's PMI was 50. 1, so this
