Federal Government Shutdown Hampers Key Economic Data
(MENAFN) The ongoing federal government shutdown is preventing the Federal Reserve from accessing crucial economic information ahead of…
The stock market has only seen 4 periods like this in 100 years
The S&P 500 is on pace for another double-digit gain this year. Adam Spatacco | The Motley Fool…
The pain from the US government shutdown is about to hit the public
The first wave of missed pay cheques is likely to hurt the underlying economy in many communities. And…
When is the Starship launch? What to know about SpaceX’s next flight
Here’s more about Starship, and what SpaceX is planning in its latest test for a spacecraft that could…
White House begins firing workers amid prolonged shutdown
Democratic leaders in Congress have dismissed the threats as an attempt at intimidation and said mass firings would…
Donald Trump ‘happy’ to work with Democrats on health care, if shutdown ends
Salaries for hundreds of thousands of public sector employees are set to be withheld from Friday, while military…
Supreme Court blocks Trump from immediately firing Fed governor Lisa Cook
Cook has challenged her removal in court, and currently remains a member of the Fed’s governing board, and…
When is the next Starship launch? SpaceX announces date for flight 11
Elon Musk’s commercial spaceflight company is gearing for its fifth flight test of 2025 for a spacecraft that…
The US Federal Reserve’s rate cut and the NZ market’s big bounce – Stock Takes
Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell described the bank’s move as a “risk management cut”. “Powell is saying employment…
NZ sharemarket drops after weak GDP data and US Fed rate cut – Market close
Generate investment specialist Greg Smith said the result underscored the fragility of New Zealand’s recovery, with markets reacting…
US Fed chief says two more rate cuts in 2025 a probability, not certainty
The central bank faces competing pressures in adjusting rates, with Trump’s sweeping tariffs fuelling inflation risks while the…
Senate confirms Trump adviser to top Fed role, despite central bank’s independence
Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska was the only Republican who voted against confirming Miran. The vote was otherwise…