Trump’s guilty verdict gives Biden a small boost: Poll

While Donald Trump’s conviction in the New York hush money may have fueled more donations from his base, and cemented backing from many of the country’s top billionaires, a new poll appears to show that the former president has lost some voters since his guilty verdict. A New York Times poll conducted between April and […]
Balance of Power: Messy GOP primaries could boost Democrats in swing state races

Republicans are trying to take advantage of an electoral map that will be tough for Democrats in November’s Senate elections, but some experts say crowded primaries in key battleground states could hurt Republican attempts to pick up key Senate seats. “Campaign lore dictates that any ‘divisive primary’ will give the other party an advantage in […]
Despite Surprise Boost in Consumer Confidence, Recession Fears Rose in May

U.S. consumer confidence unexpectedly improved in May, snapping a three-month slump as consumers expressed a more positive view of the job market and became more optimistic about jobs, the economy and their incomes in the coming months. At the same time, consumers’ financial situations have worsened, they expect inflation and interest rates to rise, and […]
Insiders predict this ‘powerhouse’ Republican would bring major boost as Trump VP pick

Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of profiles of possible vice presidential candidates for 2024 Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Political insiders have described the names on former President Trump’s shortlist to be his running mate as “strongmen” who could significantly improve Trump’s chances of retaking the White House. The race to […]
Biden’s abortion script flipped by businesswoman’s boost to pro-life groups

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Ether ETF gets surprise approval from regulators in boost for crypto

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday approved applications from Nasdaq, CBOE and the New York Stock Exchange to list exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to the price of Ethereum, potentially paving the way for these products to begin trading later this year. ETF issuers also need to get approval before they can launch their […]
Mortgage rates fall below 7% in boost for homebuyers

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell this week to just below 7% for the first time since mid-April, providing a slight boost to homebuyers trying to weather a housing market slumped by rising prices and relatively few homes available. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that interest rates fell to 6.94 percent from […]
Asia FX weakens as Fed minutes brew rate fears, boost dollar – Investing.com

Investing.com — Most Asian currencies traded in narrow ranges on Thursday, recouping some overnight losses as minutes from the U.S. Federal Reserve’s latest meeting boosted the dollar amid growing concerns about higher interest rates for a long time. The prospect of a renewed trade war between the U.S. and China after China retaliated against higher […]
New Study Calls into Question Whether DEI Programs Really Boost Corporate Earnings

The replication crisis strikes again. It’s safe to say that diversity, equity, and inclusion is one of the more controversial ideas of our time (and a multibillion-dollar industry). Some such as Elon Musk argue that DEI — which definitionally speaking means addressing structural inequalities in society — constitutes blatant racism. Others contend that DEI is simply about creating more […]
‘Only Hamas can defend us’: Israeli raids and Fatah failures boost support in West Bank | Israel-Gaza war

Khalil, limping around his family home in the hills surrounding Ramallah, was nervous after being released the day before. His mother also feared he would be rearrested. Khalil, a shy 21-year-old whose name has been changed, was arrested in a pre-dawn raid last October for his allegiance to Hamas. However, when Israeli forces broke down […]