Trump administration informs Congress that the U.S. is engaged in ‘armed conflict’ with ‘terrorist’ drug cartels after boat airstrikes.
Trump Administration Declares Conflict with Drug Cartels This week, the Trump administration informed Congress about the United States’ status as being in a “non-international armed conflict” with drug cartels. This announcement was reported by the New York Times. “The cartels involved have become more armed, organized, and violent,” the notification indicated. “They have the financial […]
Fresh Migrant Caravan Heading to Mexico City — Trump’s Border Policies Preventing Their Entry into the U.S.
Immigrants Marching from Guatemala to Mexico City A group of about 1,200 immigrants has started a long journey from the tropical border of Mexico with Guatemala, aiming to reach the Mexican capital. They’ve stated that they have received asylum in Mexico City and want to clarify that they are not planning to go to the […]
The $29 trillion U.S. economy can thrive without foreign competition for quality.
American Quality Doesn’t Depend on Global Competition Next time you grab a pint of double IPA, it’s a moment to appreciate the vibrancy and competitiveness of the U.S. economy. According to Scott Burns from Texas Christian University and Caleb Fullers from Grove City College, foreign competition is often credited for advancements in American brewing. They […]
Couple in New York City coerced young mother into sex work to fund bringing their 10-year-old daughter to the U.S., say prosecutors.
A couple from Queens, along with their accomplice, allegedly coerced a young Colombian mother into prostitution. Prosecutors claimed that the woman was told she needed to repay a $14,000 fee tied to bringing her ten-year-old daughter to the U.S. Qwai Lin Chang, 47, and her husband, Bobby Chen, 38, have been charged with sex trafficking, […]
Alpaca launches a network for direct tokenization of U.S. stocks
Alpaca Introduces Instant Tokenization Network for US Stocks US broker-dealer Alpaca has unveiled a new Instant Tokenization Network (ITN) designed for institutions to easily create and redeem US stocks. The ITN enables institutions to tokenize their portfolios with a single API call, allowing for the smooth suppression of underlying stock tokens without any payment delays, […]
Items related to St. Thérèse start U.S. tour at a historic Catholic church in Michigan named after the cherished French saint.
The revered relics of St. Therese of Lisieux, a beloved French Carmelite nun and Catholic saint, have begun a tour in the United States, starting at a historic parish in Michigan named in her honor. A portion of her remains is being displayed at the National Shrine of Little Flower Basilica in Royal Oak, Michigan. […]
EUR/USD remains stable as disappointing U.S. employment figures counteract shutdown concerns
The EUR/USD remains stable as US private employment figures in September were disappointing, revealing ongoing weaknesses in the labor market. Fitch Ratings noted that a government shutdown could reduce GDP growth by 0.1-0.2% weekly, but the outlook for the debt credit rating stays the same. While the Eurozone PMI surpassed expectations along with inflation data, […]
Houthi militants in Yemen warn of ‘sanctions’ aimed at U.S. oil firms
Houthi militants in Yemen have issued threats against 13 American oil companies, including big names like ExxonMobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, and Marathon Oil. When the Houthis reference “sanctions,” they often imply terrorist actions or claims of infringement, hinting at a potential breach of the ceasefire agreement established with the Trump administration back in May. The Houthis […]
Cuba expresses concern over U.S. refusal to issue visas for officials to attend W.H.O. regional meeting.
Cuba’s communist government has accused the United States of “discriminatory treatment” for purportedly barring Deputy Health Minister Tania Margarita Cruz from attending events at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), which is linked to the World Health Organization (WHO). Cruz also claimed that the US had refused to issue visas to her delegation based in […]
U.S. Dollar Recovers as ISM Manufacturing PMI Exceeds Expectations: Insights for EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY
Recently, a significant report emerged regarding global economic trends. It highlighted some troubling statistics about inflation rates which seem to be affecting many countries. Although the numbers vary from region to region, the overarching theme remains clear: costs are increasing, and people are feeling the pinch in their everyday lives. This is particularly evident in […]