State Farm exec fired over comments on premium hikes
The former million-dollar listing star and Los Angeles real estate agent Josh Altman will provide updates on wildfire recovery and reconstruction efforts, and a preview of President Donald Trump visiting disaster sites. This week, after an executive at a major insurance state farm was fired, it was recorded in a secret investigation video commenting on […]
Ontario hikes electricity prices for New York, Michigan and Minnesota
Leaders of Canada's most populous states continue on their pledge that residents of US border nations, as residents of New York, Minnesota and Michigan, will try to raise electricity prices for Americans in response to President Trump's tariffs. Canada's Ontario raised electricity export prices by 25% in three American provinces on Monday. Ontario Premier Dougford […]
Socialist NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani plans for major corporate tax hikes
Socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani wants to raise corporate taxes to pay New Yorkers billions of dollars in freebillions, he posted in an exclusive sit-in. Queens, 33, said his socialist utopia plans include assisting with free transportation and childcare with higher taxes on businesses, establishing city-run grocery stores, freezing rent for millions of New Yorkers […]
BoJ’s Uchida: Don't have a preset idea in mind on the pace of future rate hikes – FXStreet
The Lieutenant Governor of the Bank of Japan (BOJ) said on Wednesday that I “do not have pre-set ideas in mind as to the pace of future rate hikes.” More comments Do not keep preset ideas in mind when it comes to the pace of your future rate hikes. It's not that fees will be […]
Tariffs to spike prices on produce, electronics, gas and toys — with some hikes this week
Shoppers can expect to see higher prices at the checkout counter for products ranging from avocados to computers to tonka trucks. Target CEO Brian Cornell was one of the first to raise the alarm after the Trump administration on Tuesday placed a 25% job on Canadian and Mexican products, doubling China's toll to 20%. Cornell […]
Target CEO warns of price hikes on produce in coming days following Mexico tariffs
According to Target's chief executive, Americans can expect to pay higher prices in the coming days for agricultural products such as strawberries, bananas and avocados imported from Mexico as Trump's tariffs. The Minneapolis-based retailer warned that new tariffs and economic uncertainty will put pressure on first-quarter profits as consumers continue to take over their spending. […]
Genworth proposes rate hikes up to 233% for Maine policyholders – WGME
Augusta, Maine – Long-term care insurance company Genworth has proposed a significant interest rate hike for policyholders in Maine, offering an incredible 233% increase from a staggering 1.8%. According to the state's health department, about half, or about 1,200 individuals, could face a maximum increase of 233%, due to the impact of these proposed hikes. […]
Denny’s hikes menu prices for eggs as costs soar
Popular breakfast chain Denny has become the latest restaurant to add an extra fee for menu items that include eggs Deficiency caused by avian influenza, The company said. The South Carolina-based restaurant chain said rates vary at 1,500 locations nationwide, based on restaurant regional impacts from rising egg costs. According to Bloomberg. The move by […]
Kathy Hochul does apparent about-face on natural gas as NYC utility signals major rate hikes
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has approved permission to expand the capacity of major two-way pipelines despite years of pushing green policies, including a ban on the use of natural gas in new construction. . The Hochul administration has approved a permit to increase the capacity of the Iroquois Pipeline, a key 414-mile route from […]
Hochul blasts Con Edison over ‘shocking’ rate hikes
The fever is Hotulle. Gov. Kathy Hochul hit Con Edison's plan to hike gas and electricity bills for locals tapped out on Tuesday, but critics have found several solutions to stop the bill's surge Zapped her for providing a plan. Democrats held a press conference in their Manhattan office after winning several days of anger […]