Trump rally shooter not affiliated with military, force posture unchanged: Pentagon

The gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday was not affiliated with any military branch, the Pentagon confirmed Monday. “We have checked with each of the military branches and their respective databases do not have a suspect with that name and date of birth serving in any […]
Trump lead over Biden unchanged since debate: Poll

A new survey shows former President Trump’s lead over President Biden in national opinion polls remains unchanged after last week’s candidates’ debate. A Harvard CAPS/Harris poll conducted after the debate and released Monday showed Trump leading Biden head-to-head by six percentage points, 47 percent to 41 percent, with 12 percent undecided. That’s the same margin […]
Fed leaves interest rates unchanged with just one cut projected by the end of 2024

Deflation is happening, but the Fed wants to wait for more evidence to lower interest rates. (iStock) The central bank said on Wednesday it would keep the federal funds rate in a range of 5.25% to 5.5%, the same as it has been since July last year. The decision was not unexpected and comes amid […]
Inflation levels remain unchanged in May, brings 2% target into focus

Gasoline prices fell sharply in May, creating more room in consumers’ wallets. (iStock) Inflation rose year-on-year in May but remained unchanged from the previous month as lower gasoline prices helped lower energy costs. Consumer Price Index The Consumer Price Index (CPI) released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). On an annualized basis, prices rose […]
Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged, Noting Progress on Inflation Has Stalled

Federal Reserve officials agreed on Wednesday to keep interest rates on hold for the sixth straight meeting, signaling they intend to keep interest rates at their highest levels in more than 20 years for longer than previously expected and slowing inflation. He pointed out that progress in curbing the outbreak has stalled. The central bank […]
Mike Gallagher decision to leave House unchanged despite plea from leadership

EXCLUSIVE — Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) will still retire early from Congress in April despite urges from House GOP leadership to remain in office. A source close to Gallagher told the Washington Examiner that Gallagher has been in touch with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and House leaders “throughout this process, including before this decision […]
Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged But Still Sees Three Cuts This Year

Fed officials indicated they still expect to cut rates three times this year, but continued to say they would wait to cut rates until they had more convincing evidence that inflation was progressing. The Fed said in a statement at the end of its two-day monetary policy meeting: “Until there is greater confidence that inflation […]
Fed leaves rates unchanged, says three cuts still planned

The Fed chairman gave a speech following the central bank’s interest rate decision. With inflation remaining high for many Americans, the Fed kept interest rates on hold for the fifth straight time at its March meeting. Policymakers also said they remain committed to delivering three rate cuts this year, although plans for rate cuts may […]
Fed keeps interest rates unchanged, still expects three cuts this year

The US Federal Reserve (Fed) left interest rates unchanged after its meeting on Wednesday. The move was widely expected after the central bank had warned that it “does not expect” rate cuts to be appropriate until it has greater confidence that inflation is sustainable. Towards 2%. ” Central bank officials have signaled they still expect […]
ECB Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged, EUR/USD Listless Ahead of Press Conference and US Q4 GDP – DailyFX
EUR/USD Forecast – Prices, Charts, Analysis The ECB will leave all policy instruments in place. EUR/USD is currently stuck within a 30-tick range. Recommended by Nick Corey Get free euro predictions Most read: Euro Q1 technical forecast: mixed picture As expected, the European Central Bank has so far left all policy settings unchanged. In a […]