Americas FX news summary for 15 Oct: USD declines, but China continues to be a worry.
US Dollar Trends and Economic Updates The US dollar is set to finish the trading day lower, mirroring its initial performance as it entered the session. A notable shift was observed in GBPUSD, which increased by 0.52%. Meanwhile, the dollar slipped 0.37% against the yen, 0.46% against the Swiss franc, and 0.31% against the Australian […]
Social Security is issuing payments today, Wednesday, Oct. 15: here’s who will receive a check.
Millions of Social Security recipients will continue to receive their monthly benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced today that it will maintain regular payment schedules despite the ongoing government shutdown. SSA confirms payment dates remain unchanged In a statement dated October 1, the SSA emphasized that the payment dates will not change. The announcement […]
Who will receive Social Security payments this week on Oct. 15?
Social Security Payment Updates for October This week marks the distribution of the second round of Social Security payments for October, and it’s also the first month under the new paperless initiative by the agency. Beginning in October, the majority of recipients are required to establish direct deposit into their bank accounts or utilize a […]
Pro-Hamas Groups Spray Paint ‘Oct. 7, Do It Again’ in Australia, Host ‘Glory to Our Martyrs’ Event
A group called Palestinian-Australia Stand is set to organize a rally titled “Glory to Martialists” on October 7. This date marks the anniversary of the devastating Hamas attack that ignited the Gaza War, occurring near Bankstown. New South Wales (NSW) Prime Minister Chris Mins expressed his shock at what he described as the “bad timing” […]
Senators recognize the two-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack with a resolution against Hamas
Republican Senators Mark Two-Year Anniversary of Hamas Attacks Washington – On October 7, 2023, numerous Republican senators observed the second anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel by passing a resolution that condemned terrorist groups responsible for what they described as mass genocide. The resolution not only denounces Hamas but also reaffirms the Senate’s support […]
University cancels talk by Jewish-conservative speaker planned for Oct 7
NYU Cancels Conservative Speaker’s Event Amid Safety Concerns New York University (NYU) is facing criticism after its Law School canceled an on-campus event featuring conservative Jewish legal analyst Ilya Shapiro. The discussion was to coincide with the anniversary of the October 7, 2023, attack. The Federalist Association at NYU had organized this noon event but […]
What to know if the government closes on Oct. 1
Government Shutdown Looms as Parties Remain Divided In Washington, tensions are high between Democrats and Republicans as a potential government shutdown approaches later this week. Democratic leaders in Congress are against the proposed suspension law that aims to fund the government at existing levels until November 21. Their main point of contention? The failure to […]
Netanyahu Commends U.S.-Israel Partnership, States Doha Attack Honored Oct. 7 Commitment, Calls on Palestinians to Stand Up Against Hamas
Netanyahu Addresses US Independence Day in Jerusalem On Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at a US embassy event in Jerusalem to celebrate American Independence Day. He took this opportunity to highlight the strong ties between the US and Israel, as well as address Israeli military actions targeting Hamas leaders based in Qatar. During […]
Congress comes back from break with an Oct. 1 deadline for government funding.
Congress Returns to Session with Key Deadlines Ahead Both the House and Senate resumed their sessions on Tuesday after a lengthy summer recess. There’s a pressing deadline approaching to fund government activities for the busy autumn season. The government funding is due by October 1st. Crucially, Democrats will need to secure votes to break the […]
Deli in Queens raises concerns for Jewish New Yorkers, including Oct. 7 survivor: ‘I still don’t feel safe’
Queen’s Deli stands firm on its contentious name. The Gaza Deli And Grill located on 48th Avenue in Woodside showcases slogans like “Save Gaza” and “Free Al Aqsa.” These phrases echo calls for the removal of Jerusalem from Israeli governance, paired with imagery of women and watermelons adorned with keffiyehs. Natalie Sanandaji expressed her dismay […]