Job Cuts Expand in Entertainment and Media in 2025: 17,000 Positions Eliminated
The year 2025 marked a significant downturn for Hollywood’s film, streaming, television, and news sectors, as they continued to decline from their previously unassailable position as key pillars in American culture. According to a report from The Wrap, the entertainment industry is expected to shed up to 17,000 jobs in 2025, which represents an 18% […]
Today’s Forex: FOMC officials considering additional rate cuts, USD stronger
Here’s what you need to know on Wednesday, December 31st. The main event today was the release of the December Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes, which came out in the afternoon. These minutes revealed that many participants are open to further rate cuts if inflation shows signs of declining in the future. Additionally, the […]
Most Fed officials expect additional rate cuts if inflation decreases, minutes show
Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s meetings on December 9th and 10th indicate that many officials believe additional rate cuts could be necessary if inflation continues to decline. Earlier in December, policymakers voted 9-3 to reduce interest rates to a target range of 3.5% to 3.75%. This division reflects the most dissent since 2019, as debates […]
California Withdraws Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over Funding Cuts for High-Speed Train
California Withdraws Lawsuit Over High-Speed Rail Funding California has decided to abandon its lawsuit against the Trump administration, which sought nearly $4 billion in federal funds for the state’s delayed high-speed rail project. Instead of addressing the ongoing challenges associated with this substantial bullet train initiative, state representatives have accused the federal government of not […]
California withdraws lawsuit against Trump administration over funding cuts for high-speed railway.
California Abandons Lawsuit Over High-Speed Rail Funding Cuts California has decided to drop a lawsuit that challenged the Trump administration’s cancellation of over $4 billion in federal funds for high-speed rail projects in the state. The California High-Speed Rail Authority had initiated the lawsuit back in July. However, on Friday, the agency announced that its […]
Bill Gates Attributes Numerous Deaths to Global Aid Cuts by the Trump Administration
Bill Gates Raises Alarm on Child Deaths Linked to Aid Cuts Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, has positioned himself as a notable advocate for climate change and various progressive causes. Recently, he voiced concerns about a potential rise in preventable child deaths, attributing this issue partly to funding cuts in global health care made during […]
Changes to Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment After Federal Rate Cuts
In October 2025, a 2.8% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026 was revealed. Looking ahead, projections suggest that COLA for 2027 might fall between 2.3% and 2.6% if the Consumer Price Index (CPI) slightly surpasses the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE). Many retirees depending on interest from CDs and savings accounts have seen their income […]
DHS head Noem and Rep. Kennedy disagree on cuts to NYC security funding
Contentious Hearing on Asylum Laws A recent Homeland Security hearing took a dramatic turn as Democratic lawmakers clashed with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over allegations of neglecting asylum laws, particularly concerning New York City. This dispute unfolded Thursday morning with accusations that Noem’s actions were politically motivated, thereby compromising the safety of the nation’s […]
USD/JPY drops close to 156.00 following Fed rate cuts
USD/JPY Exchange Rate Overview In early Asian trading on Thursday, the USD/JPY pair dropped to around 156.00. This decline followed the US dollar’s weakening against the Japanese yen, prompted by the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates, a move that was anticipated by many. The release of weekly U.S. jobless claims is expected later […]
Bitcoin remains steady as small caps see a rise in rate cuts: Key insights from the market
S&P 500 Market Update The S&P 500 wrapped up just shy of its highest point ever following the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cuts. Yahoo Finance’s Jared Blickery has a few insights on the current trends. Thank you, Josh. It seems there was a positive reception to Paul’s comments, which led us into a discussion about […]