Gas Prices Increase as Major Midterm Concern; California Highlights the Price of Democratic Leadership
Midterm Elections and Gas Prices The upcoming midterm elections are shaping up to be a referendum on gas prices, which seems to be putting a lot of pressure on Republicans. Yet, there’s something important that voters might be overlooking. According to a recent Fox News poll, a significant 61 percent of voters see gas prices […]
Biggs believes that removing personal income tax will eventually increase tax revenue for Arizona.
On Tuesday, Congressman Andy Biggs announced that if he becomes governor, he plans to abolish the income tax, claiming that this move would actually boost the state’s tax revenue. Biggs has long pushed for a gradual phase-out of the income tax, which currently makes up roughly 33% of the state’s budget, or about $5.7 billion, […]
Social Security beneficiaries could see a larger increase in their benefits in 2027.
Social Security recipients are likely to receive a higher cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2027 than what was given this year, based on recent estimates following the inflation data released for August. The COLA is determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) using consumer price index (CPI) inflation data specifically for the months of July, […]
Trump Signs Executive Order to Increase Hunting and Fishing Access
Trump Expands Federal Land Access for Hunters and Fishermen On Thursday, President Trump signed a new executive order that increases the federal land available for hunters and fishermen while rolling back several regulations that have restricted hunting practices over the years. The White House mentioned that this order eliminates previous regulatory measures aimed at limiting […]
Study: Testing of North Korean nuclear bombs could be linked to an increase in earthquakes
North Korea’s Nuclear Tests Linked to Increased Earthquakes A recent study suggests that North Korea’s nuclear testing could be linked to an increase in seismic activity near its primary test site, particularly after the last tests in 2017. The research highlights data collected from seismic waves, supported by institutions such as the National Science Foundation […]
S&P 500 remains mostly stable as Treasury yields increase; index approaches a losing week: Live updates
Market Update on September 16, 2026 Traders were active on the New York Stock Exchange as morning trading wrapped up on September 16, 2026. The S&P 500 ended Friday relatively flat, marking the conclusion of a turbulent week characterized by rising Treasury yields and oil prices, alongside the Federal Reserve’s first interest rate hike in […]
Energy Experts Warn That America Needs to Increase Power to Compete in the Global AI Race
Experts Warn U.S. Energy Needs Critical for AI Competition WASHINGTON — The race to lead in artificial intelligence might hinge on which nation can maintain a reliable energy supply, specialists caution. During a discussion at a recent event co-hosted by the Daily Caller and the Daily Caller News Foundation, industry leaders suggested that America’s AI […]
Most stocks increase as the Fed raises rates and oil prices fall
Market Reactions Following Federal Reserve Rate Hike On Thursday, most stock markets experienced an upswing after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s remarks hinted that additional hikes may be on the way as officials strive to combat rising inflation. Investor optimism was further buoyed […]
What a Fed Rate Increase Means for Your Finances
The Federal Reserve’s interest-rate increase on Wednesday is likely to make carrying credit card balances and taking out certain loans more costly. On the flip side, it may provide slightly better returns for savers. The Fed’s quarter-point hike will set its target rate between 3.75% and 4%. However, the impact won’t be the same for […]
Australian Dollar maintains strength around 0.7100 in spite of Fed interest rate increase, IMF advises RBA to remain aggressive.
The AUD/USD pair climbed to about 0.7090 during the early hours of trading in Asia on Thursday. Traders are closely monitoring the implications of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike and comments made by former President Donald Trump. Later today, the US Initial Jobless Claims data is expected to be released. The Fed raised interest […]