Many prepare for several days of rain and flooding as the severe spring weather begins across the Plains and Central US.
On Wednesday, over 52 million individuals across the Plains, Midwest, Ohio Valley, and parts of the Mid-Atlantic were facing potential severe weather. This marks the beginning of a multi-day storm system expected to progress into the weekend, raising concerns about flash flooding. April ushers in a historically active severe weather season in the central U.S., […]
Parolee in NYC reportedly tries to assault someone in Central Park, witnesses step in
A homeless man on parole in New York City has been arrested again after allegedly trying to sexually assault a woman in Central Park, a popular tourist spot. This incident comes just months following his release for a similar crime. On Monday at approximately 5:40 p.m., 30-year-old Lateef Caldwell reportedly approached a 45-year-old woman in […]
BTC and gold differences show a divide between individual investors and central banks, according to an analyst.
Discrepancy Between Gold and Bitcoin According to Stephen Coltman, who leads macro strategies at the cryptocurrency exchange-traded product provider 21Shares, the trends in 2026 can be understood through two different buying patterns. He noted that while gold’s recent surge over the past three years has been mainly fueled by central bank acquisitions, Bitcoin tends to […]
Forex Today: Key pairs find stability as markets evaluate central bank policy perspectives
Market Update – March 20th Here’s a brief overview of the latest market insights as of Friday. Financial markets were relatively calm today as investors took stock of recent decisions made by major central banks. The US economic calendar didn’t offer any significant macroeconomic indicators today, leading participants to keep a close eye on ongoing […]
Central Bank decides on interest rates — and Trump will be unhappy with it
Federal Reserve Decides on Interest Rates The U.S. Federal Reserve has made a decision regarding interest rates, and it seems President Donald Trump might not be pleased with it. The governors opted to maintain overnight bank rates at their current levels, which sit between 3.5% to 3.75%. This decision came despite calls to lower rates. […]
Central Bank Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged
The US Federal Reserve (Fed) opted to maintain its short-term interest rate target during a recent meeting. The decision to keep the benchmark federal funds rate steady at 3.5% to 3.75% was made with an 11-1 vote. Notably, Fed Director Steven Milan, who stepped in last year for an unanticipated vacancy, was the sole dissenting […]
UAE Central Bank introduces a support plan for banks during the Iran conflict
Live updates: Latest news on USA-Iran conflict The Central Bank of the UAE has approved a set of recovery measures aimed at stabilizing the banking sector amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. According to the board of the CBUAE, this initiative seeks to bolster the UAE’s banking sector “given the exceptional global and regional […]
EUR/USD Price Prediction: Stabilizing under the 200-hour SMA/1.1550 before central bank events
The EUR/USD pair has had a tough time capitalizing on this week’s recovery, bouncing back from the 1.1415-1.1410 range, which marks the lowest point since August 2025. Currently, it’s fluctuating in a tight range during the Asian session on Wednesday, trading just below the mid-1.1500s. Traders seem to be holding back, likely waiting for the […]
Australia’s central bank raises interest rates to a nearly 1-year high due to inflation concerns from the Iran war
Australia’s Central Bank Increases Benchmark Interest Rate On Tuesday, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) lifted its benchmark policy rate for the second consecutive time, now reaching 4.1%. This marks the highest point since April 2025, amid ongoing inflation concerns. The recent 25 basis point increase aligns with analyst projections from a Reuters survey. Australia’s […]
Forex Today: US Dollar and Oil gains slow down as major central bank week begins
Here’s a brief overview for Monday, March 16th. Crude oil prices began on a high note but then saw a gradual decline, while the United States dollar (USD) index managed to regain some ground after a more than 1.5% rise the previous week. Statistics Canada is set to publish the consumer price index (CPI) for […]