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1+ min ago (74+ words) Fox News Channel offers its audiences in-depth news reporting, along with opinion and analysis encompassing the principles of free people, free markets and diversity of thought, as an alternative to the left-of-center offerings of the news marketplace. Economist grades Trump an A- on the economy Panelists Steve Moore and Robert Wolf weigh in on President Donald Trump's economic agenda and policies as well as his anticipated speech on 'America Reports.'...

20+ min ago (362+ words) Silver (XAG/USD) enters a bullish consolidation phase during the Asian session and oscillates in a narrow range near the all-time peak, around the $61.00 neighborhood, touched this Wednesday. Meanwhile, the broader technical setup suggests that the path of least resistance for the white metal remains to the upside. On the flip side, momentum above the $61.00 mark will reaffirm the near-term constructive outlook and set the stage for an extension of the XAG/USD's recent strong move up from the vicinity of mid-$45.00s, or late October swing low. Haresh Menghani is a detail-oriented professional with 10+ years of extensive experience in analysing the global financial markets. EUR/USD comes under pressure and retreats for the fourth day in a row on Tuesday, coming closer to the key 1.1600 neighbourhood amid a decent rebound in the US Dollar ahead of the largely expected 25 basis point…...

23+ min ago (45+ words) President Trump delivered remarks on the economy in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, Tuesday night. The address comes as CBS News polling finds only 32% of Americans think the economy is good. CBS News' Erica Brown reports. Trump says tariffs are making farmers rich at Pennsylvania rally...

27+ min ago (157+ words) The poverty line threshold in the US is believed to be soaring from nearly $32,000 for a family of four to $140,000, according to a viral Substack post written by Michael Green where he lays out the criteria for inflated costs of living based on what American families are paying in various categories like childcare. Simplify Asset Management Chief Strategist Michael Green joins Julie Hyman for a conversation examining US gross domestic product (GDP) in the context of his poverty line thesis, and how growing costs are barring US households from being able to participate in the economy. Also catch Michael Green explain how he calculated this figure. So, okay, so that tells us what the sort of potential economic risks and implications could be. Um, what are the remedies, which are more on the political side as you alluded to? Like,…...

34+ min ago (953+ words) ByCharles Lloyd Bovaird II, Bitcoin prices rallied on Tuesday, December 9, approaching the $95,000 level as speculation surrounding Federal Reserve policy combined with other bullish factors to fuel gains. The world's most valuable digital currency rose to as much as $94,640.66, according to Coinbase data from TradingView. At this point, it was up more than 5% in under 24 h0urs. Earlier in the day, the Federal Open Market Committee kicked off a two-day meeting, with many expecting these policymakers to cut the target range for the benchmark federal funds rate by 25 basis points. Such a move would likely be bullish for risk assets and conducive to economic expansion. Investors will also be paying close attention to the press conference that Fed Chair Jerome Powell is scheduled to hold tomorrow afternoon. The guidance provided could have greater impact on asset values than a rate cut, claimed Nexo…...

39+ min ago (230+ words) (InvestigateTV) " With rising prices and tight budgets, many of us have to juggle to pay bills " or even pay them late " until our next paycheck comes in. A new LendingTree survey found 48 percent of Americans paid a bill late in the last year. And 30 percent told the company they feel less able to afford their monthly bills than a year ago. Many people's budgets are already stretched thin, and even in good times, most households have very little financial cushion for unexpected costs. Tough times can mean tough choices, from canceling a subscription for a while to selling valuables or taking on a second job, all to create as much financial wiggle room as possible. "A good budget is a living breathing document that represents what your priorities are and when you have a good up to date budget it…...

42+ min ago (198+ words) Oil Prices Perk Up As Report Shows US Crude Inventories Fall Further The European Union's new Carbon" Ever since President Trump ordered the first strike on a boat offshore Venezuela, speculation about a direct intervention in the South American country with a view to regime change has been rife. Much of that has focused on oil, for obvious reasons. For those very same reasons, a U.S. regime change in Venezuela would have far-reaching implications. Related: Rosneft Oil Cargo Wanders for Weeks as Sanctions Mount "I think there's a very good chance that if something happens with Russia-Ukraine, if something happens down in Venezuela, that we could really see oil prices go down even more," Bessent said on Fox News. "Oil and gasoline prices are down substantially under President Trump. And really the key to affordability is lower energy [prices]." Hedge Funds…...

47+ min ago (176+ words) State-run Power Finance Company and SIDBI withdrew bond issuances totaling "11,500 crore due to higher-than-expected yields. Both companies would have paid 15-17 basis points more than two weeks prior. This withdrawal reflects a demand-supply mismatch and investor concerns following the RBI's repo rate cut. Two weeks ago, SIDBI had raised "5,935 crore at 6.74% for a 37-month tenure, while PFC had raised "3,000 crore at 7.08% for a tenure of 10 years. Japanese investors purchased foreign bonds in November after a month of significant net sales, seeking safer investment avenues amid a surge in volatility and heightened risk aversion in the stock markets. Kwality Walls is on its own now. Can it take on Amul, Hatsun? How a star-studded IndiGo board preached governance, but failed to walk the talk Stock Radar: Bajaj Finserv stock bounces back after taking support above lower band of triangle formation; time to…...

55+ min ago (354+ words) The NZD/USD pair holds steady during the Asian session on Wednesday and for now, seems to have stalled the previous day's modest pullback from the 0.5800 neighborhood, or its highest level since late October. Spot prices currently trade around the 0.5780-0.5775 region, nearly unchanged for the day, as traders opt to wait for the outcome of a two-day FOMC policy meeting before placing fresh bets. Next release: Wed Dec 10, 2025 01:30 Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China Haresh Menghani is a detail-oriented professional with 10+ years of extensive experience in analysing the global financial markets. EUR/USD comes under pressure and retreats for the fourth day in a row on Tuesday, coming closer to the key 1.1600 neighbourhood amid a decent rebound in the US Dollar ahead of the largely expected 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve on Wednesday. GBP/USD'eased back…...

57+ min ago (76+ words) [Techmeme permalink] Ben Casselman / New York Times: Study: ~200 Instacart shoppers in four US cities were shown different prices for the same 20 grocery items; Instacart confirms it is running short term "tests" " The findings are the latest example of how the notion of a single price is breaking down in the digital age " This is a Techmeme archive page. It shows how the site appeared at 7:55 PM ET, December 9, 2025....