New estimates for Social Security COLA emerge following updated inflation figures
Cheryl Casson has reviewed the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation report for July, and it seems to meet expectations. He noted that both energy and gasoline prices are declining, coinciding with rising stock futures and new economic data coming from the Labor Department. Social Security recipients might see a higher cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2027 […]
Euro reduces losses against the British Pound after strong German inflation figures
The euro (EUR) gained some ground against the British pound (GBP) after hitting lows earlier this week. This came as higher inflation figures from Germany provided some support, even as anxieties rose in the Middle East. Currently, EUR/GBP is above 0.8540 but has pulled back from last week’s peak of over 0.8580, keeping a bearish […]
Measles cases in the US exceed 2,000, outpacing last year’s figures.
Measles Cases Surge in the U.S. Measles is making a troubling comeback in the United States, showing no signs of slowing down over the past two years. As of July 22, the Johns Hopkins University Tracker noted a total of 2,295 confirmed cases of measles in the country, surpassing the previous year’s total of 2,286 […]
Japanese Yen remains steady close to multi-decade low following CPI inflation figures.
Market Update on USD/JPY and Japanese Economic Indicators During early trading on Friday in Asia, the USD/JPY exchange rate remained steady around 163.90. However, the Japanese yen is currently near its lowest points against the US dollar in decades. Traders are awaiting the preliminary data for the US S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), set […]
MSNBC celebrates 30 years of moving left with figures like Olbermann and Maddow
MSNBC Celebrates 30 Years Despite Recent Rebranding MSNBC first hit cable television on July 15, 1996, and now, interestingly, a show called MS NOW is commemorating its 30th anniversary—notably, it was renamed just last November. The announcer enthusiastically declares, “Celebrating 30 years…bringing journalism that informs, empowers, and strengthens our democracy.” Initially, MSNBC seemed like a […]
Crypto Update for July 15: Bitcoin Approaches $65,000 as Cryptocurrency Rises on Lower Inflation Figures
Crypto Market Update – July 15 As of the evening of July 15th, Bitcoin (BTC) saw a slight increase of 0.6%, valued at $64,939.64. Meanwhile, Ethereum climbed 2.6% to reach $1,923.23, and Solana rose 0.3%, now priced at $77.35. Today’s Highlights Today’s shift in prices shows Bitcoin has decreased by 0.25%, settling at $64,559.00, with […]
Stock futures remain mostly steady as traders anticipate retail sales and job figures: Live updates
Stock Market Update Traders were actively engaged at the New York Stock Exchange on July 15, 2026. As of Wednesday night, U.S. stock futures showed little movement after a day of growth fueled by slower inflation, lower Treasury yields, and positive earnings reports. Specifically, Dow futures increased by 15 points (0.03%), aligning with the Dow […]
New Zealand Dollar stays strong above 0.5800 even with poor China GDP figures.
NZD/USD Update Amid China’s Economic Data In the Asian trading session on Wednesday, the NZD/USD pair is showing some strength, hovering around 0.5825. This rise appears to be in response to China’s recent economic indicators, which are influencing the New Zealand dollar’s performance against the US dollar. Investors are eagerly awaiting the U.S. Producer Price […]
US stocks remain stable following inflation figures, despite a drop in IBM.
Stocks Steady Amid Inflation Report On Tuesday, stocks continued to show resilience following a report indicating that US inflation wasn’t as severe as some had feared. The numbers from last month met economists’ predictions, despite rising oil prices, which have sparked concerns about potential conflicts involving the U.S. and Iran. The S&P 500 increased by […]
Today’s Forex Focus: Attention on US inflation figures and Fed Chair Warsh’s testimony as oil prices rise
Here’s the latest as of Tuesday, July 14th. Crude oil prices continued to rise for a second day as concerns about the stability of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire mounted. Later, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is expected to release the Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures for June. Additionally, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh is […]