In September, inflation inched up, drawing closer to the Federal Reserve’s target. The personal consumption expenditures price index saw a 0. 2% increase, with an annual rate of 2. 1%, right in line with predictions. The Fed heavily relies on PCE readings, though they also consider other indicators.
Israel's top military brass has sent clear signals that the country has done all it can on the battlefield in Gaza and Lebanon. They're urging political leaders to step in and negotiate a deal. This comes as Lebanon's prime minister hints at a possible ceasefire with Hezbollah. Both U. S. presidenti
On October 26, Israel made history by carrying out its first overt aerial attack on Iran. The move came after months of Iranian missile and drone strikes on Israel. Israel's Air Force, using over 100 aircraft, targeted Iran's ballistic missile production facilities and key air defense systems. This
Election Day is creating a tough dilemma for supporters of Nikki Haley. Kamala Harris has tried to attract them by showcasing Republicans who are critical of Donald Trump, but the strategy hasn’t stuck. Many Haley fans dislike Trump's controversial remarks, like those made during his New York rally.
British businesses are feeling the pinch after the UK's Finance Minister, Rachel Reeves, announced a tax-hiking budget. The biggest change is an increase in National Insurance (NI) payroll tax for employers. This will rise from 13. 8% to 15% from April 2025 and will start at a lower income threshold
Anthony Scaramucci, the founder of SkyBridge Capital, believes the US can manage its debt crisis by allowing inflation to rise slightly. This strategy might not be great for savers and lower- to middle-income households, but Scaramucci thinks it's the way to go. He made these comments just before th
Imagine you live in a place where there's almost no government. That's Gaza, and a big help there is UNRWA, a United Nations group that does lots of stuff like teaching kids, giving healthcare, and even helping people with their feelings. But recently, Israel said "no more" to UNRWA, claiming the gr
Looking for the best wide receivers to start in your fantasy football lineup this week? Josh Downs from the Indianapolis Colts and Romeo Doubs from the Green Bay Packers are among the top picks. Both players have shown impressive performance in recent games, making them solid choices for Week 9. Jo
You might think high interest rates would slow down the economy. But surprisingly, the U. S. economy grew at a steady 2. 8% pace from July through September. Consumers were the big spenders, driving growth even with higher interest rates. While business investments cooled off a bit, exports picked u
Newspapers are shutting down faster than you can say "breaking news. " In just one year, 127 newspapers vanished, leaving behind "news deserts" where people don't have access to local news. This trend isn't slowing down, either. Since 2005, the U. S. has lost over a third of its newspapers. Ouch! W
