The Fed Could Be Raising Rates at an Inopportune Time
Hey, Chairman Warsh: What’s the Rush? It seems likely that the Federal Reserve will increase interest rates on Wednesday. While raising rates by a quarter point or even a couple of times before the year’s end might not cause major issues for the economy, there isn’t a compelling reason to do it right now. The […]
Health insurance rates are set to increase once more as Pennsylvania regulators say they have limited ability to manage the hikes.
Health Insurance Rate Hikes in Pennsylvania Prompt Calls for Federal Action HARRISBURG — With health insurance companies proposing significant rate increases, the Shapiro administration finds itself limited in its ability to cap these hikes and is urging federal action. In the past nine months, nearly 202,000 individuals have dropped their plans through the state’s marketplace, […]
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh faces pressure to increase rates as inflation continues to rise
Recent inflation figures that came in unexpectedly high may leave many US central bankers feeling let down. They had been hoping for a natural easing of price pressures, but this could lead to an interest-rate hike at the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting, with more increases likely to follow. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, […]
Trump Files Lawsuit Against George Soros-Backed Center for American Progress Over Statement That National Guard Did Not Affect Crime Rates
President Donald Trump has initiated legal action against the Center for American Progress (CAP), a left-leaning think tank, after it claimed that deploying the National Guard in various cities did not affect crime rates. In a post on Truth Social, Trump cited remarks from Chandler Hall, CAP’s Associate Director of Public Safety. He mentioned that […]
Mortgage rates increase to 6.71%
Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Level in Over a Year Freddie Mac reported on Thursday that mortgage rates rose to their highest point in more than a year. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage has increased to 6.71%, up from last week’s 6.66%. This marks the highest rate since July 31, 2025, when it […]
‘Leadership Is Unaware’: What Contributes to the High Suicide Rates in the US Military?
A 19-year-old sailor from the U.S. Navy fell overboard from the USS Abraham Lincoln on August 3, apparently attempting suicide. Fortunately, he survived, but now he faces disciplinary charges, as indicated in documents reviewed by MS NOW. This incident brings attention to a pressing debate among military health experts and government analysts: Are the military […]
Best CD rates on August 25, 2026: Secure rates as high as 4.50%
As of August 25, 2026, some of the highest rates on certificates of deposit are reaching up to 4.50% APY (annual percentage yield). With the Federal Reserve cutting its benchmark federal funds rate three times in 2025, many banks have subsequently lowered their interest rates on CDs and savings accounts. Therefore, securing CDs at current […]
Gold rates in India on August 25
Gold Prices Decline in India On Tuesday, gold prices in India experienced a drop, as noted by data from FXStreet. The current price for gold is at 14,243.41 Indian Rupees (INR) per gram, a decrease from Monday’s price of 14,315.82 INR. For tola, the gold price fell to INR 166,130.60, down from the previous day’s […]
Business Digest: Liberal Disappointment and Bond Rates
Why Liberals View Rising Bond Yields as Negative News The surge in longer-term bond yields has prompted a largely negative response from many in the financial media. But why is that the case? Financial outlets have often connected rising bond yields to investor concern over inflation or the scale of the U.S. government’s debt. A […]
Mortgage rates decrease to 6.65%
Mortgage Rates Drop for Second Consecutive Week Freddie Mac reported on Thursday that mortgage rates have fallen for the second week in a row. According to their latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage decreased to 6.65%, down slightly from 6.67% last week. To put this into perspective, the […]