Home construction increases slightly in June after reaching a 5-year low
After reaching its lowest level in five years in May, new home construction saw a slight uptick in June. This marks the lowest construction rate since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. The Department of Commerce reported an annual rate of 1.32 million new homes, seasonally adjusted, for June. While this represents an increase of […]
XRP rises 22% as it enters new price territory with a market cap reaching a record $210 billion
Important Takeaways XRP prices have surged 22% in the last 24 hours, hitting a new peak of $3.66. A favored regulatory approach in the US is introducing tail fins. Indicators show that XRP still has potential for growth, with targets predicting it might hit $14. XRP reached a record high price on Friday, following the […]
XRP is on the verge of reaching a $200 billion market cap: price approaches record high
Key takeout: XRP is nearing a market cap of $200 billion for the first time. In July, XRP’s price surged by 35% compared to Bitcoin. If the current trend continues, XRP’s market cap could exceed $250 billion. XRP (XRP), for the first time, is on track to surpass a $200 billion market capitalization as Bitcoin […]
Colbert criticizes Paramount for reaching an agreement with Trump in the election lawsuit on ’60 Minutes’
Colbert’s Dig at Paramount Over Settlement with Trump Late-night host Stephen Colbert took a jab at his network, Paramount, during a “60 Minutes” interview regarding a settlement with former President Donald Trump related to election interference. Both “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and the “60 Minutes” program air on CBS, which is owned by […]
5 Secure and Affordable Dividend Stocks, Yields Reaching 9%
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Trump announces that the US will begin informing trade partners about tariffs reaching up to 70%
Tariff Notifications by Trump’s Administration President Trump announced that his administration will start notifying certain countries about unilateral tariffs set at 70%. “We will begin sending out letters to various nations tomorrow,” Trump told reporters late Thursday. “I think I might be making around 10 to 12 announcements tomorrow. I expect everything to be finalized […]
Border Arrests of Migrants Decrease by 41 Percent in June, Reaching a New Low with No Entries into the U.S.
Border Patrol Arrests Hit Record Low in June Social media posts by Tom Homan, a prominent figure in border enforcement, reveal that the number of immigrant arrests while illegally crossing into the United States fell below 6,000 in June. This marks the lowest figure recorded in modern border patrol history, representing a 41% decline from […]
Senate Approves Trump’s Major Bill, Awaiting One Last Step Before Reaching President
Senate Advances Key Legislation for Trump President Donald Trump is inching closer to enacting his hallmark legislation. The Senate passed a significant bill on Tuesday following a marathon 27-hour amendment voting period, setting a new record. Vice President JD Vance cast the decisive vote to break the tie during the final passage and for several […]
Traders enter the second part of the year with stocks reaching record levels, awaiting the jobs report.
Next week marks the beginning of a new trading month and the second half of 2025, with Wall Street eager to see if recent stock gains can hold. After experiencing a sharp drop in early April, spurred by investors’ concerns over President Donald Trump’s extensive tariff policies that brought the S&P 500 close to bear […]
What Does Small Business Confidence Reaching a Six-Year Peak Indicate for the US Economy?
Small Business Optimism Hits Six-Year High The National Federation of Independent Business reported that, in December, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) reached an optimism index of 105.1. This marks a six-year peak, surpassing the long-term average of 98 over the last 51 years. Reasons Behind the High Optimism This surge didn’t occur overnight. It may […]