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Blakeman seeks support from wealthy New York figures at Hamptons breakfast meeting

Blakeman seeks support from wealthy New York figures at Hamptons breakfast meeting

Blakeman Courts Donors in the Hamptons This past Saturday, Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman aimed to win over wealthy donors in the Hamptons, vowing to scrap a tax on luxury second homes proposed by Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zoran Mamdani. Blakeman, the Nassau County executive, mingled with over 80 influential figures, including CEOs and […]

Pound beats Euro even with poor UK retail sales figures.

EUR/GBP rises as tensions in the Middle East increase volatility, while UK politics remain a key focus.

EUR/GBP Weekly Overview EUR/GBP experienced a decline on Friday, wrapping up the week in the negative. Strong economic indicators from Germany didn’t quite bolster the euro, while the pound performed better than some major competitors despite lackluster UK retail sales. At the moment, the cross is trading close to a one-week low of 0.8635. The […]

Australian Dollar struggles amid cautious sentiment and disappointing labor market figures

Australian Dollar struggles amid cautious sentiment and disappointing labor market figures

The Australian dollar (AUD) experienced a decline against major currencies on Thursday, slipping 0.28% to about 0.7130 against the US dollar (USD) during European trading hours. This downturn is attributed to a cautious market sentiment and disappointing employment figures from Australia for April. Market sentiments have shifted toward aversion to risk, particularly following remarks from […]

Japanese Yen stays weak even with better-than-anticipated GDP figures.

Japanese Yen stays weak even with better-than-anticipated GDP figures.

USD/JPY Continues Upward Trend Amid Economic Data The USD/JPY pair has climbed for seven consecutive days, hovering around 159.00 during Asian trading on Tuesday. This increase comes despite the Japanese Yen remaining relatively weak, even as Japan’s preliminary economic growth figures surpassed expectations. Japan’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the first quarter of 2026 […]

Sen. Mike Lee responds to Cato analyst regarding Fairfax deportation figures.

Sen. Mike Lee responds to Cato analyst regarding Fairfax deportation figures.

Immigration Hearing Sparks Controversy Over Prosecution Policies A recent hearing conducted by the House Judiciary subcommittee drew significant attention, particularly from immigration advocates and critics alike. The session featured Stephen Descano, the Fairfax County Attorney, and was chaired by Representative Thomas McClintock (R-Calif.). The discussion focused on allegations of Descano’s lenient prosecution approach towards illegal […]