Murders in the US reach the lowest rate since 1900, new data reveals a national trend
Crime Rates Drop in DC Post-Trump’s Policies Chad Bianco, the sheriff of Riverside County in California and a gubernatorial candidate, recently shared his insights on “Fox & Friends Weekend” regarding the shift in crime rates since President Trump’s administration. This discussion comes amidst Democratic leaders resisting Trump’s strict crime measures, particularly in relation to defunding […]
Murder Rate in the US Drops to Lowest Point in More Than a Century, Report Reveals
U.S. Homicide Rate at Historic Low in 2025 A recent report indicates that the homicide rate in the U.S. has dropped to its lowest level in over a century. The average homicide rate across 35 major U.S. cities is expected to decrease by 21% in 2025, marking the largest single-year decline ever, and likely the […]
Business Inflation Expectations Decline Again, Strengthening Trump’s Argument for Rate Reductions
Federal Reserve officials are feeling more pressure to rethink their interest rate approach, especially after recent surveys indicate that businesses anticipate costs to rise at the slowest rate since the pandemic began. At the same time, the Trump administration is highlighting this data in its push to lower borrowing costs. On Wednesday, the Atlanta Fed […]
Is your credit card company obligated to limit its interest rate to 10%?
Trump Proposes 10% Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates In light of growing voter worries about the economy and the cost of living, former President Donald Trump has proposed a policy that would limit credit card interest rates to 10% for a year. On January 10, he shared a post on Truth Social stating, “As […]
Saudi banks are borrowing from overseas at an unprecedented rate.
Saudi banks are currently restructuring their finances and seeking international loans at an unprecedented rate after years of robust economic growth in the kingdom. According to Fitch Ratings, it’s anticipated that these financial institutions will borrow around $33 billion in 2025, which is nearly three times the record $10.5 billion borrowed the previous year. “We […]
Citi warns of three potential BOJ interest rate increases in 2026 if the yen continues to weaken. Keep an eye on USD/JPY 160.
Citi Warns of Potential Bank of Japan Rate Hikes Amid Yen Weakness Citi has issued a caution that if the yen keeps declining, the Bank of Japan may increase interest rates for a third time. The firm emphasizes that the USD/JPY exchange rate is pivotal to the Bank of Japan’s decision-making process, suggesting that a […]
China Experiences Lowest Birth Rate Since 1949 Revolution
On Monday, China’s government unveiled alarming demographic statistics, indicating that the birth rate has plummeted to its lowest point since the 1949 communist revolution. Despite substantial efforts over the years to encourage more couples to have children, the population continues to decline. By the close of 2025, estimates suggest China’s population will stand at 1.4 […]
BOJ Keeps Yen Observers Anxious for Signs of Rate Increase
Impact of the Upcoming Bank of Japan Meeting on the Yen The upcoming meeting of the Bank of Japan is likely to cause some significant fluctuations in the yen, as investors are keenly watching for hints of an interest rate hike. There’s also the added complexity of an impending election, which could stir the pot […]
Stock market declines as financial sector faces worries over credit card interest rate plan
U.S. Stocks Decline as Financials Struggle On January 13, U.S. stocks finished lower, with financial stocks leading the decline. Concerns grew after comments from JPMorgan executives regarding President Trump’s recent proposal to impose a cap on credit card interest rates. Earlier reports indicated that December’s inflation figures met expectations, which helped mitigate the day’s losses […]
Mike Johnson Believes Trump May Not Have Considered the Credit Card Interest Rate Limit
Johnson Comments on Trump’s Credit Card Interest Rate Proposal On Tuesday, House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed skepticism regarding President Donald Trump’s suggestion to impose a temporary 10% cap on credit card interest rates. Johnson mentioned that the president has likely considered the potential negative effects for consumers. Trump had announced the plan on Friday, wanting […]