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Small Business Optimism Surges to Six-Year High, Buoyed by Trump Policies

U.S. small business confidence rose in December to its highest level since late 2018, as expectations for a more business-friendly environment under President-elect Donald Trump continued to boost sentiment. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reported that its optimism index rose 3.4 points to 105.1, following a historic monthly increase in November. The index […]

Egg inflation surges 8.5% in December as bird flu, demand strain supply

Egg prices are on the rise again, with experts warning that they are unlikely to ease until at least next year. Rapid increase in demand and decrease in supply due to the spread of avian influenza Egg prices rose 8.5% month-on-monthAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In California, local restaurant owners are struggling to […]

Gold surges on mixed US jobs data and FOMC minutes – FXStreet

Gold rose after Fed minutes signaled a possible slowdown in the rate cutting cycle. The U.S. dollar index continues to rise, while U.S. Treasury yields have retreated slightly from recent highs. Gold market watchers will be keeping an eye on the US non-farm payrolls report and consumer sentiment data. North American trading comes after the […]

Georgia ACA health insurance enrollment surges again, to 1.5 million – The Atlanta Journal Constitution

“Enrollment has nearly doubled since I took office,” President Joe Biden said in a written statement. “That's not a coincidence,” he said, noting the administration's focus on making enrollment easier and more affordable. This includes extending enrollment periods, increasing funding for assistance and support, and increasing subsidies to lower premiums. The news also marks the […]

Man, 35, killed in Hell’s Kitchen as crime surges in neighborhood

A 35-year-old man was shot and killed Saturday in Hell's Kitchen after an altercation with a rival, police and witnesses said, as crime continued to rise in the neighborhood. Shareef Jackson was shot twice in the chest just before 3 a.m. inside his apartment on 49th Street between Eighth and Ninth Avenues, NYPD and residents […]

Mega Millions jackpot surges to $1.15B following Christmas Eve drawing

Mega Millions ticket holders looking to win a $1 billion jackpot are in for a blue Christmas. No one matched all six numbers in Tuesday's drawing as the lottery's top prize soared to $1.15 billion, the fifth-largest prize in the game's history. Tuesday's winning numbers were 11, 14, 38, 45, 46, Mega Ball 3. No […]

AfD Leader Alice Weidel Surges to Top of German Chancellor Polls

Alice Weidel, leader of the anti-mass immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, has risen to the top of the polls for prime minister in the upcoming February election. by questionnaire carried out According to INSA polling company build newspaper, AfD leader Alice Weidel rose 3 points from last week to 24 points, while centrist neoliberal […]

Retail theft surges 93% since before COVID-19 pandemic

The average number of shoplifting incidents in 2023 increased by 93% compared to pre-pandemic levels, and financial losses for retailers increased by 90%, according to the nation's largest retail trade association. The National Retail Federation (NRF) highlights the seriousness of this problem in its 2024 Retail Theft and Violence Impact study. For example, despite retailers' […]