February data reveals that wage increases surpass inflation.
Economic Update: Wages and Job Market Insights Kevin Hassett, the Director of the National Economic Council, shared his favorable view on President Trump’s recent State of the Union address during a segment on Kudlow. The latest employment report from the Department of Labor reveals that wage increases for American workers are outpacing inflation significantly. According […]
Consumer Protection Week highlights risks to privacy from legal data brokers
Every year during National Consumer Protection Week, we receive alerts about phishing emails and identity theft. While those issues are important, there’s another, less discussed risk that’s perfectly legal. Currently, numerous companies gather, compile, and resell personal information like your home address, phone number, estimated income, and even your daily routines. Their interest in your […]
Data centers add an unseen cost to your burger
Concerns Over Agricultural Land Use in the U.S. Last September, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins pointed out a significant issue: the United States exports a substantial amount of its food, including beef and citrus fruits. She emphasized, “If we can’t feed ourselves, it’s a national security issue.” So, it begs the question—why do many government land-use […]
One Billion Identity Records from 26 Countries Exposed in Data Breach
Around 1 billion sensitive records were exposed across 26 countries due to a major data breach, although affected companies assert that there’s no evidence of customer data being compromised. According to researchers, an unsecured database associated with IDMerit, a firm that assists businesses in verifying identities, exposed about 1 billion confidential records. Over 203 million […]
Will There Be a Stock Market Crash in 2026? Here’s What the Data Reveals.
In a February 2026 survey from Pew Research Center, a striking 72% of Americans expressed a negative perception of the economy, with around 40% believing that things will worsen in the next year. While short-term market predictions are inherently uncertain, it can be useful to reflect on historical trends. Unfortunately for investors, two significant stock […]
If you’re purchasing Bitcoin, it’s best to keep it for a minimum of three years to prevent losses, according to data.
Bitcoin Long-Term Holding Data Insights According to Andre Dragos, the head of research at Bitwise Europe, investors who hold Bitcoin (BTC) for a minimum of three years tend to reap the most significant rewards. Key Takeaways: If you hold BTC for at least three years, historical data shows that losses tend to drop to just […]
EUR/USD stabilizes as robust US PPI data does not boost the Dollar
EUR/USD Stability and Market Reactions The EUR/USD pair remained steady on Friday, continuing the range-bound movement observed throughout the week. The euro is holding firm, largely because the US dollar didn’t gain any ground despite better-than-expected data from the US producer price index (PPI). As of now, the exchange rate sits around 1.1815. Earlier today, […]
Five additional states are being sued for access to election data in an effort to obtain voter rolls.
Justice Department Sues States for Election Data The Justice Department has initiated a lawsuit against five additional states, pushing for them to share election data with the Trump administration. This move aims to gain access to voter rolls in various states nationwide. The lawsuit includes four states that Trump carried in the last three presidential […]
US Dollar Index drops to close to 97.50 before PPI data
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the value of the USD against six major currencies, is hovering around 97.70 during Friday’s Asian trading session, slightly lower than recent increases noted in the prior day. Attention is now turning towards the January data for the US Producer Price Index (PPI), set to be released later […]
Trump yields to cross-party demands regarding electricity costs for major data centers
Trump Raises Concerns Over AI Data Centers and Energy Costs President Donald Trump expressed his worries, similar to many Americans, regarding energy demands and the potential pressure AI data centers could exert on the power grid. During the 2026 State of the Union address, he commented on an issue that, while brief, could lead to […]