U.S. Dollar Index rises before the weekly Initial Jobless Claims report

US Dollar Index rises after strong US CPI data supports a tough Fed stance

US Dollar Index Gains for Fourth Straight Day The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the US Dollar’s value against six key currencies, is on an upward trajectory for the fourth consecutive day, trading close to 101.20 during European hours on Thursday. The Greenback’s rise is fueled by a prevailing hawkish sentiment regarding the Federal […]

Dollar Index rises close to 100.70 as Fed keeps up aggressive stance

US Dollar Index climbs close to 98.00 as Fed hints at tighter policy

The US Dollar is showing signs of strength on Wednesday, with strong expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will implement more interest rate hikes this year. During Asian trading, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the Dollar’s value against six major currencies, rose by 0.15% to around 100.70, marking its highest level in over […]

Davante Adams rises to the occasion for injured Rams, but worries remain

Davante Adams rises to the occasion for injured Rams, but worries remain

On Monday night, Davante Adams reminded everyone of his elite status as one of the top wide receivers in football. The Rams, however, still have some convincing to do if they want to be seen as Super Bowl contenders. These are distinct issues, and it’s important not to let a strong performance against the Giants […]

Card Installment Usage Rises by 13 Percentage Points While BNPL Remains Steady

Card Installment Usage Rises by 13 Percentage Points While BNPL Remains Steady

Credit Card Installment Plans Gain Traction Over BNPL Credit card installment plans are positioning themselves as a significant player in the buy now, pay later (BNPL) landscape, offering the card industry new advantages. A recent PYMNTS Intelligence report titled “The Pay Later Data Shift: Credit Card Installments Take the Lead” reveals that, as of March […]

SpaceX rises 5% following announcement of Starship reusable rocket launch date

SpaceX rises 5% following announcement of Starship reusable rocket launch date

SpaceX’s shares rose by over 5% on Wednesday following the announcement of a new launch date for Starship, a massive rocket crucial to the company’s future plans. The 14th test of this rocket is set for next Tuesday morning. Assuming everything goes well, Starship will undertake a ten-hour mission, completing six orbits and deploying Starlink […]

Costco motor oil price rises to $58 with a new weekly purchase limit

Costco motor oil price rises to $58 with a new weekly purchase limit

Costco has recently increased the price of motor oil under its Kirkland brand and imposed a purchasing limit due to rising oil costs. A 10-quart case of Kirkland Signature full synthetic motor oil now costs $58. This is a notable jump from the roughly $30 to $35 range it had maintained for several years. Moreover, […]