EUR/USD inches up as tariff uncertainty begins to affect the US Dollar.
The Euro Gains Strength Thanks to ECB Survey and Weaker US Dollar The Euro appreciates further due to a favorable ECB loan survey and a declining US dollar. Concerns over Trump’s tariffs contribute to a loss of momentum for the US dollar. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is set to speak on Tuesday as pressure […]
In This Town, You Need a Permit to Wear Heels Taller Than 2 Inches
When a travel blogger posted a video from a charming town in California, few thought her fashion advice would lead to a legal revelation. “Did you know that in this Californian town, high heels are illegal?” asked Zory, who’s known as Zory Mori to her followers. Her videos, a mix of travel commentary and style […]
Consumer Sentiment Inches Up From Midmonth But Remains Near Historic Lows
Consumer sentiment improved slightly from the beginning of the month in late April, but was deeply depressed by widespread concerns over historic decline in inflation, tariffs and trust among Democrats. The final read on the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index rose to 52.2 in April. It marked the fourth consecutive monthly decline since July […]
Congress plays blame game as government shutdown threat inches closer
Congressional Democrats and Republicans are preparing to take responsibility for a potential partial government shutdown next month, despite negotiations to avoid pitfalls. “The federal government will run out of money on March 14th. Republicans who will control Congress and decide whether or not the government will close will bring about one of the worst budget […]
Tulsi Gabbard inches closer to confirmation
National Intelligence candidate Tulsi Gabbard cleared yet another confirmation hurdle in the Senate on Monday night. Last Tuesday, after Gabbard's nomination was approved by the Intelligence Election Committee's partisan vote, the Senate voted between 52 and 46 votes to call for a Cloture on Gabbard's nomination. The Senate could potentially win Gabbard's final confirmation vote […]
Tulsi Gabbard faces next Senate challenge as she inches closer to confirmation
Former Democrat Tarshi Gabbard will face another test in the Senate Monday night as he hopes to be confirmed by one of the most important national security positions in the US government. President Donald Trump's candidate will become Director of National Intelligence (DNI) at 5:30pm when he needs to win more than 50 votes to […]
Several inches of snow expected in NY over the weekend
The Big Apple is expected to bump into 3-5 inches of snow over the weekend. Or, under the winter storm formula, there's a mix of ice-like winter ice, a meteorologist said Friday. Fox meteorologist Stephanie Van Oppen said the powerful storm exploded from the Great Lakes, slamming the city on Saturday night and Sunday morning, […]
Trump’s AG nominee Pam Bondi inches closer to Senate confirmation, passing key vote
President Trump's choice to the U.S. Corporate Secretary Pam Bondy approached the Senate confirmation after a member of the Diet on Monday to end the debate over the nomination. The members of the Diet voted 52-46 along the party line and set a final confirmation slip early on Wednesday, without agreement with the Democratic Party. […]
EUR/USD inches higher to near 1.0450, upside seems limited amid a risk-off mood – FXStreet
EUR/USD may lose the ground as an increase in risk avoidance prior to Fed's Fed's policy decision on Wednesday. The CME Fedwatch tool suggests almost 100 % of the odds that maintain policy rates within a target range of 4.25 % to 4.50 % for Fed. Traders hope that European Central Bank will provide a […]
NYC faces 6 inches of snow from polar vortex. Here’s when it will start
A powerful polar vortex blanketed the Big Apple with 6 inches of snow Sunday afternoon, bringing bone-chilling temperatures and wind chills of -15 degrees that are expected to continue into next week. A winter weather warning will be in effect for New York City from 1 p.m. until Monday morning as temperatures drop below freezing […]