Post Office to close 115 branches and cut jobs to fund subpostmaster pay rise | Post Office
The Post Office says it plans to close 115 branches, putting around 2,000 jobs at risk, as part of plans to increase postal workers' pay by £250m over the next five years. The Post Office confirmed on Wednesday that it was looking to abolish the 115 branches it currently centrally owns, known as Crown Post […]
Biden-Harris Administration Decides Not to Cut Arms to Israel, After Threat
The State Department announced Tuesday that the Biden-Harris administration will not cut off arms supplies to Israel, pushing back against the perception that Israel's mitigation efforts are worsening the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. As Breitbart News reported in October, the Biden-Harris administration threatened a partial arms embargo if Israel did not take steps […]
Caitlin Clark says Taylor Swift friendship bracelets cut off blood circulation in her arm at Eras Tour
Despite being a professional athlete, Caitlin Clark prioritized being a Taylor Swift fan over her own blood. Clark said she attended three concerts on Swift's Ellas tour, including two nights in a row when Swift was in Indianapolis earlier this month. Clark said fans there threw so many friendship bracelets at her that when she […]
Trump's plan for Social Security will help baby boomers in the short term and cut benefits for anyone younger – Business Insider
President Trump wants to cut taxes on Social Security benefits, affecting current and future beneficiaries. Experts have warned that these cuts could deplete Social Security funds three years sooner than expected. Low-income baby boomers and young people will be hardest hit by Mr. Trump's proposal. Thank you for registering! Access your favorite topics in a […]
The Fed just cut interest rates again, this time by a quarter of a percentage point
The Fed's rate cut comes as inflation approaches the 2% level. (iStock ) of the fed just cut interest rates This is the second time this year, and the move was largely expected as inflation continues to decline. The Federal Reserve cut its policy rate by a quarter of a point from 4.5% to 4.75%. […]
Voters Want Donald Trump to Fix Migration Before Tax Cut
Voters want President-elect Donald Trump to resolve the immigration crisis before passing a tax bill, according to a post-election poll by Ipsos and Reuters. “Twenty-five percent of respondents said immigration should be a priority, far more than any other issue.” Reuters reported Thursday. The report adds: About 14% of respondents said Trump should focus on […]
Gold prices steady near $2,700 as markets digest Fed rate cut, Trump 2.0 – Investing.com
Investing.com — Gold prices fell in Asian trading on Friday, as markets digested the effects of Donald Trump's second term as president, even as the dollar weakened following a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. Despite this, I felt little sense of security. The yellow metal took a hit this week as the dollar soared following […]
Gold price surges above $2,700 as Fed cut rates weighed on US yields – FXStreet
Gold benefited from the Fed's dovish rate cuts and hints of flexibility in future policy direction. Investors are becoming cautious as Chairman Powell has suggested that rate cuts may be adjusted to changes in the labor market. The upcoming UoM consumer sentiment report and inflation expectations could further impact gold momentum. Gold prices rose above […]
EUR/USD grapples with 1.08 after Fed deals out another interest rate cut – FXStreet
EUR/USD pared gains on Thursday after the Federal Reserve met market expectations for further interest rate cuts. As most investors expected, the Fed cut its key policy rate by 25 basis points. Market participants are now focused on whether the Fed will cut rates one more time in 2024. On Thursday, EUR/USD pared its gains […]
Report: Rory McIlroy to cut back 2025 PGA Tour schedule severely
After a year of playing significantly more golf than in the past, Rory McIlroy says he intends to significantly reduce his schedule in 2025. Talk to James Corrigan telegraph paperMcIlroy said he hopes to compete in 18 or 19 tournaments in 2025. Next week's DP World Tour Championship will almost certainly see McIlroy earn his […]