James Wood receives special attention similar to Barry Bonds
James Wood’s Standout Performance in Nationals’ Victory In a recent game against the Los Angeles Angels, Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood, who has already hit 22 home runs this season, was hoping to add to that tally while at bat. Interestingly, the Angels’ pitcher chose to walk Wood most of the time. Wood appeared at […]
The benefits of purchasing NYC bonds, even if Zohran Mamdani ends up as mayor
Thoughts on NYC Bonds Amid Potential Political Changes So, there’s this enormous concern with a certain political figure who, you might say, doesn’t have a strong grip on private sector employment. It raises questions about who’s really running New York City. If you’re one of those folks holding “tax-free” city bonds, you might want to […]
Federal Reserve official cautions that markets are seeking higher rates on US Treasury bonds
Discussion on Economic Impacts of Tariffs and Interest Rates Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller recently spoke with Edward Lawrence from Fox Business about how President Donald Trump’s tariffs are affecting the US economy, particularly in relation to interest rates. Waller pointed out that financial markets reacted to the anticipated deficit from the Congressional Republican tax […]
Bitcoin reaches an all-time high while stocks and bonds decline in uncertain times
Bitcoin Prices Surge Amid Economic Uncertainty Bitcoin reached new heights on Wednesday, soaring to around $110,000, surpassing previous records set in January as market sentiment shifted positively following recent tariff-related sales. However, during the afternoon, it settled back to about $106,000 after briefly hitting $109,693, a 2.2% increase. Concerns about rising Treasury Department yields, consumer […]
The most intimidating batter in NCAA softball is achieving stats like Barry Bonds.
College softball pitchers have a strong aversion to facing Brieris. Given the option, many pitchers would rather walk her than throw a pitch. And if they must throw to Arkansas’s formidable player, they prefer to avoid the strike zone entirely. That’s because if Ellis hits the ball, it’s likely to go far—very far. She’s currently […]
Why Trump’s Treasury sec would have zero interest in using ‘forever bonds’ to refinance the nation’s staggering debt
Among the crazy things being discussed on the edge of the Trump economic team these days is the issue of “eternal bonds” to refinance the country’s incredible debt, and the Post has learned to do so as part of current trade negotiations. I have been asserted by people close to Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent, Trump’s […]
What are bonds and why have they spooked Donald Trump? | Bonds
Donald Trump's tariff war shocked the stock market and raised fears about the US and European recession. But neither of the factors seemed to motivate the president's sudden Volte face when he suspended most of the border tax on the 90-day “liberation day”; What is a bond? A bond is a certificate that confirms that […]
Trump may create regulatory framework for ‘digitized’ stocks and bonds
President Trump is such a crypto convert that Wall Street executives believe he is ready to create a regulatory framework for “digitized” stocks and bonds that can be traded through blockchain. Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, spoke late last month to clear the need for digitalized […]
Trump versus the bond market: president-elect’s campaign rhetoric puts investors on edge | Bonds
DDonald Trump's return to the White House on Monday has put the global economy under stress. Will the 47th President of the United States be able to govern as broadly as last time, when the most extreme threats were finally abated? Or will it be different this time? While America's corporate titans have stood by […]
Lou Carnesecca’s bonds with Chris Mullin and Mark Jackson went beyond St. John’s
They were two high school basketball players in New York City in the early 1980s who could have gone on to various nationally renowned college programs. But Chris Mullin and Mark Jackson had one goal in common. It was about wanting to play for St. John's and head coach Lou Carnesecca. Asked about the first […]