Monday morning forex rates update – JPY and EUR increase

I shared some early rate signs here: Opening Levels for Monday, Indicator FX Prices, May 19, 2025 The weekend brought quite a bit of news: The information didn’t really boost market confidence. UK Prime Minister Starmer is set to unveil a “reset” deal regarding Brexit on Monday. (Can we even say “Brexin”?) Australian PM Albanese […]

Monday morning foreign exchange rates update – JPY and EUR rise

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10 Friday Morning Reads – The Overall Perspective

My weekend morning WFH reads: Consumers are crucial for the economy but feel the strain: American consumers have been spending amid rising inflation and soaring borrowing costs, which is notable. This resilience has surprisingly helped delay a recession many anticipated following the pandemic. Walmart is set to become the largest retailer not passing on tariff […]

Panelist on ‘Morning Joe’ Claims Trump Might Be Correct About Birthright Citizenship Debate

Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order Under Legal Scrutiny On Thursday, former US lawyer Chuck Rosenberg acknowledged that President Donald Trump might be “right” regarding the legality of repealing birthright citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants. The Supreme Court is preparing to review an executive order signed by Trump on January 20, which asserts that the […]

Morning Glory: Regarding the undocumented immigrants in the United States

No one truly knows how many “illegal immigrants” there are in the United States, or the various categories they may fall into. Millions have entered the country legally but have overstayed their visas, and they too are classified as “illegal immigrants.” Some came with their families, crossing through borders or arriving by plane, making them […]

Morning Glory: A remarkable papacy

The world and the media respond to Pope Leo XIV’s election In an unexpected twist of events, Pope Leo XIV’s election has sparked diverse reactions among Catholics globally. The American media’s take included discussions about baseball and deep-dish pizza, reflecting a uniquely American perspective, while some sentiments involved alumni connections from Villanova, Notre Dame, and […]

Fitness expert Brooke Burke’s morning habits feature belly patches and a cold plunge.

Brooke Burke recently shared her unique three-hour morning routine, describing it as “strange” yet rewarding. In an interview, she discussed her approach to health and beauty, highlighting a popular detox method using castor oil. Burke explained that it’s more about connecting with one’s body and the warmth it brings rather than the oil itself. She […]

Morning Glory: Please God, a pope younger than I am

Who expected Pope Francis to serve until 2025 after his election in 2013? Born in 1936, he became a priest in 1969, later rising to Archbishop of Buenos Aires in 1998, and then elevated to the College of Cardinals three years later. His election surprised many—not just because he was from South America, but due […]