Recent assassination attempt on Trump receives little attention — is America numb or is the media being cautious?
Security Incident at Mar-a-Lago On February 22, a 21-year-old named Austin Tucker Martin reportedly breached the perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, armed with a shotgun and a gas can. The U.S. Secret Service shot him on-site. At the time, President Trump was not present at his Florida residence. Christopher Rufo, co-host of “Rufo & Romes,” expressed surprise […]
Pound Sterling rises in value compared to other currencies despite BoE Bailey’s cautious comments.
On Wednesday, during European trading, the British pound (GBP) appreciated against key non-antipodean currencies, climbing 0.23% against the US dollar (USD), hovering around 1.3520. This surge in the UK currency occurred despite dovish remarks from Bank of England (BoE) Governor Andrew Bailey regarding the future of monetary policy. In statements made to Parliament’s Treasury Committee […]
Los Angeles small business owner adopts a cautious stance following the reversal of Trump’s tariffs.
Small Business Owners React to Supreme Court’s Tariff Decision Small business proprietors, including Melkon Khosrovian of Los Angeles’s Greenbar Distillery, are adopting a cautious stance following the Supreme Court’s rejection of President Donald Trump’s significant tariffs. Many are still feeling the financial pinch from a challenging year and aren’t particularly hopeful about receiving rebate checks […]
Japanese Yen sellers appear cautious; USD/JPY stays under 153.00
Market Update: USD/JPY Movement During the Asian trading session on Friday, the USD/JPY showed some signs of recovery, bouncing back from a two-week low around 152.30-152.25. Despite that, the currency pair seems to lack a clear upward momentum, currently trading below the 153.00 level due to mixed signals. There’s some optimism among investors that Japan’s […]
EUR/USD stays close to two-week lows in cautious markets
The euro (EUR) saw an uptick against the US dollar (USD) on Friday, hovering around 1.1800 after touching a two-week low of 1.1765 earlier in the day. As stock markets dipped, there was a heightened sense of risk aversion, bolstering the safe-haven US dollar, and in Europe, disappointing figures from German industrial production contributed to […]
As the legislative session starts, lawmakers need to be cautious regarding PBM changes.
Key Issues for State Legislators This Week This week, as state legislators head back to work, several important issues will be closely examined. One significant topic, which may not have garnered much attention given its technical nature, is the reform of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). In fact, reform-minded leaders ought to collaborate with PBMs to […]
Trump files a lawsuit against JPMorgan, Intel’s cautious outlook, TikTok’s partnership, and more in Morning Squawk.
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Friday! With TikTok establishing its foothold in the US, I think my time spent on the app might stretch a bit longer than it should. This morning, stock futures are down, but it seems like the market is gearing […]
US Dollar Index stays under 98.50 because of cautious sentiment, watch for S&P Global PMI
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the US dollar’s value against six key currencies, held steady after dropping 0.5% in the previous session. As of Friday morning in Asia, it’s lingering around 98.30. Traders are currently waiting for the early results of the US S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), set to be released […]
Be cautious of Beijing’s aggression, the shift of progressive teachers towards violence, and additional opinions
Liberals: Pay Attention to China’s Increasing AggressionAs the situation in Venezuela draws renewed attention, it’s important for Washington to keep an eye on an even greater rival: China. Michael D. Purzycki notes at Liberal Patriot that national security analysts believe China could be ready to invade Taiwan by 2027. This means Americans should start preparing […]
Governor Kathy Hochul avoids election-year challenges in cautious 2026 ‘State of the State’ speech
Hochul’s Cautious Approach in 2026 Address Governor Cathy Hochul seems to be opting for a cautious strategy. During her State of the State address on Tuesday, she appeared to steer clear of contentious election-year topics, focusing instead on more popular policies like universal child care. Before Hochul’s speech in Albany, the State Department’s agenda indicated […]