Homelessness crisis in New York City reaches City Hall as a person experiencing homelessness points out ‘people on the ground dead’ in the extreme cold
Homelessness Crisis Observed by Mayor Mamdani From his city hall window, Mayor Mamdani has a front-row seat to the ongoing homelessness crisis. This Thursday, a 52-year-old man, homeless and alone, was found sleeping on a frigid sidewalk across from City Hall in lower Manhattan. He’s just one among many facing brutal conditions as the mayor’s […]
Silver Reaches All-Time High of $120, Gold Approaches $5,600 as Price Surge Sets New Records
Top Line Early Thursday saw a significant rise in gold and silver prices as tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalated, accompanied by a weakening dollar. Silver surpassed the $120 mark, while gold increased by over $200, inching closer to a record high of $5,600. Important Facts As of 9:30 a.m. ET, gold was priced […]
Homelessness in Long Island reaches its highest point in almost two decades as seniors and working families can no longer afford to live in the area.
Long Island is facing a significant rise in its homeless population, with new data indicating housing instability is at the highest level in almost two decades. According to the Long Island Homeless Coalition, projections suggest that over 4,500 individuals will be homeless across Nassau and Suffolk counties by 2025. This marks a 13% increase from […]
US population growth reaches its lowest rate since the COVID pandemic due to a decline in migration.
U.S. Population Growth Slows The U.S. Census Bureau has announced that the country’s population growth rate is experiencing its slowest increase since the pandemic, largely due to a drop in immigration. In 2023, there was a temporary post-pandemic growth rate of 0.8%, which rose to 1.0% in 2024. However, this rate is expected to decline […]
S&P 500 reaches 7,000 for the first time as traders look forward to Fed decision and tech earnings: Live updates
Market Highlights: S&P 500 Hits 7,000 On Wednesday, the S&P 500 made headlines by reaching a new milestone of 7,000 for the first time, just ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and significant earnings reports from major tech companies. The index ended up 0.1%, after peaking at an intraday high of 7,002.28 earlier […]
Gold reaches all-time high over $5,300 as the dollar weakens.
Gold Surpasses $5,300 Amid Dollar Decline On Wednesday, gold prices rose above $5,300 per ounce for the first time, driven by waning confidence in the U.S. dollar and worries about the Federal Reserve’s autonomy. Spot gold increased by 1.7% to reach $5,275.68 an ounce by 0940 GMT, after reaching a record of $5,311.31. In the […]
Trump claims the dollar’s value is ‘great’ as it reaches a 4-year low.
Dollar Weakness and Trump’s Perspective On January 27, President Donald Trump addressed the recent decline of the dollar, stating his belief that its value remains “fantastic.” This assertion comes amid significant dollar weakness, which has recently hit its lowest point in four years. The dollar’s recent downturn can be attributed to various factors, including expectations […]
Asian markets show varied trends after the S&P 500 reaches a record high, South Korea achieves new peaks.
Market Update: Volatility in Asia-Pacific and US Indices In Melbourne, Australia, the Kospi index from South Korea reached a new record for the second consecutive day on Wednesday. This surge followed US President Donald Trump’s seemingly softer stance on possible tariffs against South Korea. “I would like to somehow resolve this with South Korea,” he […]
S&P 500 Reaches an All-Time High Driven by Strong Technology and Robust Company Earnings
Market Overview and Economic Data The S&P 500 Index saw a solid increase, closing at an all-time high on Tuesday, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged down by 0.83%. The Nasdaq 100 ended the day up by 0.88%. In the futures market, March E-mini S&P futures rose by 0.42%, with March E-mini NASDAQ futures […]
Swiss franc reaches a ten-year peak as traders look for a dependable safe haven.
Swiss Franc Hits Strongest Level Against Dollar in Over a Decade The Swiss franc has surged to its highest value against the U.S. dollar in more than ten years. This increase, driven by traders seeking a reliable haven amidst ongoing political uncertainties, has created challenges for the Swiss National Bank. Last year, the franc rose […]