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Aug 06 2025FINANCE

Why the Fed's Rate Cut Reason Matters More Than When It Happens

The Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates is a big deal, but the why behind it is more important than the when. Experts believe the Fed might cut rates in the last part of the year, but the real question is why they are doing it. Is it because the economy is slowing down or because inflat

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Jul 17 2025FINANCE

Market Wobbles: Trump's Fed Chair Drama and Inflation Worries

July 16, 2025, saw some ups and downs in the stock market. The S&P 500 went up by 0. 32%, ending at 6, 263. 70. The Nasdaq Composite also had a good day, gaining 0. 26% and hitting a new high for the year at 20, 730. 49. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 231. 49 points, or 0. 53%, closing at 44

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Jul 16 2025BUSINESS

US Inflation: A Mixed Bag of Numbers

The latest inflation report from the US shows a confusing mix of numbers. On one hand, the cost of goods is going up. On the other hand, people are spending less on travel. This is a big deal because it shows how the trade war is affecting the economy. The report looks at how much businesses pay fo

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Jul 15 2025FINANCE

How Trump's Trade Moves Might Be Hitting Your Wallet

Prices in the US are going up. In June, the cost of living rose by 0. 3%, making the yearly increase hit 2. 7%. This is the highest it's been in four months. Experts expected this rise, especially because gas prices went up. But it's not just gas. Other goods are getting more expensive too, thanks t

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Jun 27 2025FINANCE

Money Matters: A Look at May 2025's Income and Spending

In May 2025, people's income took a hit. It dropped by $109. 6 billion, which is 0. 4 percent less than the previous month. This isn't great news, but it's not a total disaster either. The money people had left after taxes, called disposable income, also went down. It fell by $125. 0 billion, or 0.

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Jun 27 2025FINANCE

Why the US Dollar Dropped After Latest Inflation News

The latest numbers on inflation in the US show that prices are still going up, but not as fast as some people thought. The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, which is a big deal for the Federal Reserve, went up by 2. 3% in May. That's a tiny bit higher than the month before, but it

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

Tariffs, Inflation, and the Fed: What's the Deal?

Jerome Powell, the head of the Federal Reserve, spoke up about tariffs and inflation during a recent chat with senators. He said that the new tariffs might make prices go up in the coming months. This means that everyday items could cost more. Powell also mentioned that most Fed officials think cutt

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Jun 24 2025CRYPTO

Drug Prices: A Bitcoin Perspective on Affordability

The U. S. Federal Reserve has been printing a lot of money lately. From 2019 to 2023, they added over $6. 3 trillion to the economy. This has made things more expensive, including prescription drugs. People without insurance or with low incomes are hit the hardest. Bitcoin is different. It has a fi

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Jun 18 2025FINANCE

Interest Rates Remain Stable Despite Economic Shifts

The Federal Reserve recently decided to keep interest rates unchanged. This decision came despite predictions of rising inflation and slower economic growth. The central bank's move was widely expected, as markets did not anticipate any changes this week. The Federal Open Market Committee maintained

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Jun 16 2025CRYPTO

Big Businesses Bet Big on Bitcoin

The world of cryptocurrency is buzzing with a new trend: publicly traded companies are snapping up bitcoin like there's no tomorrow. This isn't just a few companies dabbling in digital currency. It's a full-blown shift in how some businesses are thinking about their finances. Take Truth Social, for

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