Fed up with reaching 10,000 steps daily? You might consider this goal instead, according to research.
There’s been a lot of chatter about getting those thousands of steps in daily, right? You probably check your smartwatch to keep track, aiming for that ever-looming benchmark. But—here’s a thought—if hitting 10,000 steps feels overwhelming, new research suggests you might still reap significant benefits with fewer steps. An interesting study led by Professor Melody […]
Tariff Doubts Are a Minor Issue, Fed Deserves Praise for ‘Gentle Landing’
Sen. Kennedy Discusses Economic Outlook on Fox News During an appearance on Fox News Channel’s “America Reports,” Senator John Kennedy from Louisiana shared his perspective on the current state of the economy. He noted that while tariff uncertainties are “holding our economy down a bit,” he hasn’t observed any significant negative impacts. Additionally, he offered […]
Senior Fed Official Resigns, Presenting Trump with Important Position to Appoint
Federal Reserve Board Member Steps Down Adriana Coogler will resign from her role at the Federal Reserve later this month, the organization announced on Friday. Coogler has been part of the board since September 2023 and is set to return to Georgetown University as a professor this fall. In a statement, she expressed her gratitude […]
Trump criticizes Fed Chair Powell for the stalemate on interest rates
Tensions Rise Between Trump and Powell Recently, tensions have escalated between President Trump and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. This follows Trump’s visit to the large construction site at the Federal Reserve headquarters last week. Trump’s critiques of Powell’s leadership, particularly his refusal to lower interest rates, have sparked some heated exchanges. This past Friday, […]
Trump calls on the Fed board to take charge if Jerome Powell doesn’t cut rates soon
President Trump urged the Federal Reserve on Friday to take decisive action if Jerome Powell doesn’t reduce interest rates immediately. In a post on Truth Social, he referred to Powell as “the stubborn idiot Jerome ‘too late’ Powell,” insisting that the Fed must act swiftly. He warned that if Powell continues to hesitate, the board […]
Americans Fed Up with This Nonsense
Controversy Surrounds American Eagle Ad Featuring Sidney Sweeney The White House stirred up significant backlash regarding an American Eagle advertisement with Sidney Sweeney, suggesting it’s a key reason for Trump’s success in the 2024 election. This week, Breitbart News highlighted how some executives became outraged over the ad, which includes a play on words—”Sydney Sweeney […]
GBP/USD declines as Fed delays September cut, US data bolsters Dollar
GBP/USD declines following a Federal Reserve decision to maintain interest rates without guidance for September. US unemployment claims decrease to 218k, reflecting a robust labor market that supports the USD. Year-on-year Core PCE in June rises to 2.8%, with headline PCE at 2.6%, both figures exceeding estimates. During Thursday’s North American session, GBP/USD experienced modest […]
The inflation measure favored by the Fed rises as tariffs increase prices, raising doubts about a rate cut in September.
The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation saw a slight decline in June as tariffs on imported goods began raising costs for some products. The Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) price index climbed by 0.3% last month, aligning with economists’ predictions from a Reuters survey. Year-over-year, PCE increased by 2.6%. Core PCE, which strips out the […]
Forex Today: US Dollar strengthens from Fed impact, important data ahead
Thursday, July 31st Update The US Dollar (USD) has seen a slight correction today after experiencing a strong rally against its competitors on Wednesday. This strength was supported by solid economic data and a cautious approach from the Federal Reserve regarding its monetary policy. Today’s economic calendar for Europe includes inflation figures from Germany for […]
GBP/USD continues to decline as the Fed lowers expectations for rate cuts
GBP/USD continued its downward trend on Wednesday, marking five consecutive days of decline. Traders are facing increasing challenges in the currency exchange market. This week, US economic data will play a critical role, influenced by the cautious stance of the Federal Reserve. The GBP/USD pair fell for the fifth day in a row on Wednesday, […]