Justice Department Reduces Asylum Approval Rates to 10 Percent
Decline in Asylum Approval Rates under Trump Administration Representatives of former President Donald Trump have significantly lowered the success rate for economic immigrants seeking asylum in refugee courts, with only 10% of these immigrants winning their cases as of December 2025. In contrast, under President Joe Biden, just over 50% of asylum applications were approved […]
Mortgage rates drop to 6.09%
Mortgage Rates Decline as Housing Market Shifts In an update from mortgage buyer Freddie Mac, it’s been reported that interest rates have slightly decreased this week. The latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey indicates that the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage has dipped to 6.09%, down from 6.11% the previous week. This is a […]
Gold prices in India: Rates for February 12
Gold Prices Decline in India On Thursday, gold prices in India experienced a drop, as reported by FXStreet. The price for gold fell to INR 14,734.76 per gram, down from INR 14,827.78 the previous day. Over on the tola side, it dipped from Rs 172,948.30 to Rs 171,863.00. Unit Measurement Gold Price in INR 1 […]
Lower tax rates drive US stock market surge from 800 to 50,000 Dow milestone
Reflections on Economic Growth When I arrived in Washington back in 1982, the Dow Jones was at a mere $800. It sounds unbelievable, but you really can check it out. If someone had suggested that, in just over 40 years, the Dow would soar past $50,000, they might have been dismissed as unrealistic. Yet, U.S. […]
Next week, the focus shifts to interest rates as we await jobs and inflation data. Here’s what to expect.
Due to a recent delay in government data, both employment and inflation figures are set to be released simultaneously next week, drawing attention from investors regarding interest rate predictions. The non-farm payrolls report and consumer price index, initially scheduled for an earlier date, are anticipated to restore some confidence in the market following a period […]
Murder Rates in Major Cities Reach Lowest Level in 126 Years
Study Shows Decline in Homicide Rates in Major U.S. Cities White House press secretary Caroline Levitt highlighted a recent study indicating that homicide rates in major American cities have dropped to their lowest levels in over 125 years during a press conference on Thursday. During the conference, Levitt referred to a report from the Council […]
Homicide rates reach their lowest point since 1900 during Donald Trump’s presidency, according to data.
Crime Rates at Historic Lows, White House Claims White House press secretary Caroline Levitt recently stated that homicides in major U.S. cities have dropped to their lowest levels since at least 1900. This decline, she noted, comes alongside increased federal arrests, gang crackdowns, and deportations, all part of President Donald Trump’s commitment to “restore law […]
Mortgage rates increase to 6.11%
Mortgage Interest Rates Update Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported that stock prices have increased this week. According to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Study released, the average interest rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage rose slightly to 6.11%, up from 6.10% last week. Comparatively, a year ago this rate was at 6.89%. Home Delistings Increase […]
Miran advocates for more than a 1-point reduction in interest rates to enhance the economy
Federal Reserve President Advocates for Interest Rate Cuts Federal Reserve President Stephen Milan made a strong case for cutting interest rates more aggressively this year during an interview on FOX Business Network’s “Morning with Maria.” “I think we’re probably looking at a rate cut a bit later this year,” he remarked. His comments follow his […]
Sen. Sanders supports President Trump’s proposal to limit credit card interest rates
Trump to Speak on Economy and Energy in Iowa Representative Zach Nunn from Iowa recently appeared on “Fox & Friends First” to talk about President Trump’s upcoming visit to Iowa. The president plans to address several pressing issues, including the economy, energy, health insurance premium hikes, and the potential for a partial government shutdown. Over […]