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Consequences for universities that made agreements with Trump bring up questions and worries.

Consequences for universities that made agreements with Trump bring up questions and worries.

Three universities have announced a recovery of federal funds as part of a significant agreement with the Trump administration, but there’s uncertainty among faculty and observers about whether all financial benefits have materialized for these institutions. Leadership at the University of Pennsylvania, Brown, and Columbia claim they’ve seen funds restored along with the administration; however, […]

USD/CAD decreases near 1.3750 as US Dollar weakens due to Fed worries

USD/CAD decreases near 1.3750 as US Dollar weakens due to Fed worries

Concerns grow over the Fed’s independence, likely leading to depreciation of USD/CAD. Fed Governor Cook’s departure may increase the likelihood of interest rate cuts. BOC Governor McClem reaffirms commitment to a 2% inflation target. USD/CAD continues to decline for the third straight session, hovering around 1.3770 during early trading in Asia on Thursday. The pair […]

Japanese Yen rises above 147.00 as worries about the Fed’s independence continue

Japanese Yen rises above 147.00 as worries about the Fed's independence continue

The USD/JPY pair is trading lower, around 147.20, in the early Asian sessions on Thursday. Concerns over Trump’s attempts to influence the Federal Reserve are impacting the US dollar. Comments from Ueda suggest conditions are ripe for another interest rate hike. The USD/JPY currency pair is dipping to about 147.20 during the early trading hours […]

Limited support for federal control of police amid crime worries: Survey

Limited support for federal control of police amid crime worries: Survey

Amid growing worries about crime in the U.S., only about a third of Americans who back the federal government support its involvement in policing major cities. That’s according to a recent poll. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research announced Wednesday that 32% of those surveyed find federal oversight of local police departments somewhat […]

September iPhone update worries Republican fundraisers about text filtering

September iPhone update worries Republican fundraisers about text filtering

Upcoming updates to the iPhone are causing concern among Republican fundraisers. They claim that a new text filtration system, set to launch in September, may disproportionately hinder conservative fundraising and outreach efforts, echoing patterns seen in past controversies affecting GOP voters. Sean Dollman, a founding partner at American Made Media Company, noted that it’s hardly […]

USD/JPY is above 147.50, but gains are limited by Fed worries.

USD/JPY is above 147.50, but gains are limited by Fed worries.

USD/JPY may face difficulties as the US dollar could encounter issues amid rising concerns about the Federal Reserve’s independence. President Trump has announced the termination of federal governor Lisa Cook’s position. Akazawa, Japan’s chief trade negotiator, is set to return to the US for discussions on Thursday. During Asian trading on Wednesday, USD/JPY bounced back […]