Who will receive Social Security payments this week on October 22
Social Security Payments Transitioning to Paperless System This week marks the distribution of the third round of Social Security payments for October. What’s notable is that it’s the first month operating under the new paperless policy introduced by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Beginning this October, the majority of recipients are now required to set […]
Shutdown approaches 4th week as Senate Democrats once more turn down funding bill
Senate Democrats Block Another GOP Effort to Reopen Government After a weekend filled with anti-Trump protests, Senate Democrats have once again prevented Republicans from reopening the government for the eleventh time, as the shutdown nears its fourth week. Initially, Senate Republicans hoped their counterparts would reconsider following the “No Kings” rallies nationwide. However, led by […]
Top DFS selections for Buccaneers versus Lions in Week 7
Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season wrapped up, and tonight features a Monday night doubleheader. The first game has the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visiting the Detroit Lions. Detroit is favored to win by 6.5 points, with an over/under set at 53.5. This matchup pits the top two NFC teams against each other, which could […]
Leading Economic Advisor at the White House Anticipates Government Shutdown Will Conclude This Week, Cautions About ‘Tougher Actions’
Hassett Predicts Government Shutdown May End Soon Kevin Hassett, the Director of the National Economic Council, shared on Monday that the ongoing government shutdown might conclude this week. However, he cautioned that the Trump administration may resort to “stronger action” should the funding deadlock persist. During an appearance on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Hassett indicated that […]
Trump comes back to DC as government shutdown enters its third week.
With the federal government currently in a shutdown, the political landscape remains tense as the Trump administration faces off against Democrats over healthcare funding. This deadlock has extended into its third week, leaving many concerned about the ongoing implications. President Trump has openly criticized Democrats, asserting that they are responsible for the shutdown that has […]
Top fantasy football waiver wire additions for Week 8
Week 8 Exemption Wire Watch The NFL weekend games are nearly complete, and we’re approaching the midpoint of the 2025 regular season. While there are still two games left on Monday night, now’s a good time to think about bolstering your roster for the upcoming week. Here’s a look at some players from Week 7 […]
Pound Sterling strengthens against the US Dollar as UK-US inflation week begins
During European trading on Monday, the British pound (GBP) dipped to approximately 1.3415 against the US dollar (USD). This decline comes as the US dollar stabilizes, thanks to a reduction in trade tensions between the US and China. At this point, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar against six major currencies, was […]
European markets begin the week with gains, overlooking credit worries
European Stock Markets Gain After Recent Volatility LONDON — On Monday morning, European stock markets swung back into the positive after a few unpredictable days, with investors contemplating worries over troubled loans in the U.S. financial sector. The pan-European index was up about 0.8% as of 8:30 a.m. ET in London, recovering from a 0.95% […]
Forex Today: Optimism rises in calm beginning to the week
Market Update – October 20 Here’s your overview for Monday, October 20. Major currency pairs have been relatively stable today following last week’s fluctuations. There’s nothing too significant on the economic calendar today, so investors will likely keep an eye on developments regarding U.S.-China trade relations. During the Asian trading hours, China released data indicating […]
Insights and evaluation from the Giants’ Week 7 defeat to the Broncos
A look back at the Giants’ 33-32 defeat against the Broncos on Sunday: 1. This isn’t about kicking a downed player, but when Graham Gano went down with a groin injury, it seemed pretty clear the Giants were lacking a reliable NFL kicker. They just pulled Jude McAtamny from the practice squad, which didn’t give […]