News
Are home prices going up in Wilmington in 2026?
4+ hour, 19+ min ago (37+ words) mydailyrecord. com Erwin man dies in Monday crash Benson board to consider manager's resignation Harnett men face 42 charges in house-shooting, murder Raiders baseball takes game one...
US trade gap widens in March as AI spending boosts imports
3+ week, 10+ hour ago (90+ words) mydailyrecord. com The US trade gap rose 4. 4 percent to $60. 3 billion in March, government data shows The US trade deficit grew slightly less than expected in March, government data showed Tuesday, as spending linked to the artificial intelligence buildout boosted imports....
Powell to bow out as Fed chief but stay as a governor on legal pressure
3+ week, 6+ day ago (136+ words) Jerome Powell's tenure as Federal Reserve chief ends in May, but he can stay on as a governor until 2028 Outgoing Fed Chair Jerome Powell stressed the need for the US central bank to be 'free of political influence' Outgoing Federal…...
Trump Fed chair pick to vow interest rate independence at key hearing
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (90+ words) mydailyrecord. com Financier Kevin Warsh (center) previously served as a Federal Reserve governor from 2006-2011 Kevin Warsh, US President Donald Trump's choice to lead the Federal Reserve, will stress his dedication to central bank independence on interest rates at a crucial…...
Premium Credit Cards in Smaller Cities: How to Make the Math Work
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (152+ words) mydailyrecord. com High-end credit cards are increasingly embracing "lifestyle" perks, such as entry into exclusive events, credits toward pricey hotels and fancy gyms, even memberships to a chain of medical practices that offer same-day appointments When you live in a…...
China's premier vows to expand global 'trade pie': state media
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (90+ words) mydailyrecord. com Chinese Premier Li Qiang seen on a big screen live broadcasting his speech at the opening of the China Development Forum China's number two leader Li Qiang said Sunday that his country was willing to help expand the…...
Cash handouts, fare hikes as Philippines battles soaring fuel costs
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (132+ words) mydailyrecord. com Tricycle drivers queue in Manila on Tuesday for a fuel subsidy meant to offset the soaring cost of petrol Tricycle drivers stand outside a Manila community centre on Monday as they await a 5, 000 peso fuel subsidy from the…...
Central banks meet as Mideast war fuels inflation fears
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (133+ words) The US Federal Reserve is among central banks meeting this week European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is expected to stress that the ECB is ready to tackle any surge in inflation The Bank of Japan, like other central banks,…...
US consumer inflation unchanged but price shocks from Iran war loom
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (104+ words) mydailyrecord. com The index for energy rose 0. 6 percent over January 2026, but the figures for February did not reflect price shocks from the US-Israel war on Iran Consumer inflation in the United States remained stable at 2. 4 percent in February, official data…...
UK finance minister warns of higher inflation amid Iran war
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (91+ words) mydailyrecord. com Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the UK government is monitoring the economic impact of the US-Israeli war in Iran UK finance minister Rachel Reeves warned on Monday the country could face rising inflation due to the fallout…...