Despite two rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in 2025, mortgage rates remain stubbornly above 7%. It is leaving many Americans puzzled. The culprit? Lingering inflation fears, bond market volatility, and lender caution. “We expected relief, but the market isn’t responding the way it used to,” said housing economist Dana Rios. What’s the Fed Doing?…
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s recent comments signal a cautious approach to rate cuts. His speech balanced inflation control with employment softness. This “balanced” stance may seem prudent, but many economists warn it could stall recovery and deepen market uncertainty. “We’re navigating a complex environment where inflation is cooling, but labor markets remain fragile,” Powell…
AI computers are no longer just infrastructure. It’s becoming a commodity. Investors are treating GPU cycles and cloud access as tradable assets. This treatment is much like oil futures or spectrum auctions. This shift could reshape how AI startups scale, how cloud providers price services, and how regulators define digital capital. “Compute is the currency…
Sinclair pulls the plug on late-night satire, triggering backlash, boycotts, and political fire It started with static. Then silence. Then outrage. On September 24, 2025, Sinclair Broadcast Group announced it would preempt Jimmy Kimmel Live! across more than 60 ABC affiliates nationwide. The move was immediate. No warning. No explanation. Just a blackout. The keyword…
Dallas shooting leaves one dead, and a media firestorm ignites over blame, grief, and accountability The rooftop shooter didn’t speak. He didn’t post. He didn’t livestream. But he left a message. Three detainees were shot at an ICE facility in Dallas, Texas on Wednesday morning. One died at the scene. According to the FBI, his…
Why Whistleblower Protections Matter for Contractors Whistleblower protections have become a major focus in U.S. government contracting. The federal government wants employees at every level to feel safe reporting fraud, waste, or abuse without fear of retaliation. For contractors, this means accountability is no longer just about compliance with rules—it’s also about creating a workplace…
As gold prices soar, wealthy Americans flee political unrest for northern stability The border checkpoint at British Columbia glows under a golden dusk. Brake lights shimmer on wet pavement. A gold coin rests on the trunk of a luxury sedan. And a figure in a hooded coat waits to cross. This is the new migration.…
As MLS fans flood stadiums, gold-backed crypto becomes the new betting currency The CONCACAF Gold Cup is in full swing. Stadiums are packed. Rivalries are fierce. But behind the roar of the crowd, a quieter shift is unfolding. Fans aren’t just betting. They’re hedging. And they’re doing it with gold. Crypto Meets the Pitch According…
As Egypt builds a mega resort at Mount Sinai, gold investors and religious leaders clash over sacred ground The sun sets behind Mount Sinai. Its jagged slopes glow with ancient fire. Below, bulldozers hum. Cranes rise. And a luxury resort begins to take shape. This is Egypt’s “Great Transfiguration Project.” It promises hotels, villas, and…
The announcement of the ABB $110 million U.S. manufacturing expansion is sparking excitement in industrial circles. ABB, a global leader in electrification and automation, is expanding its American footprint by investing across four major sites. The plan focuses on producing advanced electrification components, like the new Emax 3 circuit breakers, while supporting the modernization of…