Economy

Tariffs Are Working: “More than 50 countries’ approached US to lower tariffs: Treasury Secretary…”

What is this?! You mean to tell me tariffs are… good? Legacy media told me they are bad. Let me explain this to all of the people who are confused about the Presidents Tariff plan. It’s basically a 2 step… Continue Reading…

Banking

“Federal Reserve lowers interest rates by 0.50 percentage points in first cut since 2020”

“The Federal Reserve on Wednesday said it is cutting its benchmark interest rate by 0.50 percentage points, marking the first reduction in four years and moving to ease borrowing costs as inflation-weary consumers are grappling with high rates on everything… Continue Reading…

Energy

“Oil giant Saudi Aramco’s second-quarter profit dips 3% on lower crude production volumes”

“Net income from the first half of the financial year was $56.3 billion, down from $62 billion during the same period last year. Aramco reaffirmed its second-quarter base dividend of $20.3 billion, and declared a performance-linked dividend of $10.8 billion… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Ryanair shares tumble 17.2% as budget airline reports 46% fall in quarterly profit, sees lower fares” [JUL, 22, 2024]

“… …” https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/22/ryanair-q1-2024-results-shares-fall-on-lower-fares-fall-in-quarterly-profit.html

Business, Stocks

“JetBlue shares tumble nearly 19% after airline lowers 2024 revenue outlook”

“…JetBlue has been on a cost-cutting spree, culling unprofitable routes, and focusing on those with steady demand and high sales for premium seats. The carrier last month called off its merger agreement with budget carrier Spirit Airlines after a judge blocked that $3.8 billion deal… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Trump Media stock closes 21% lower after company reports $58 million loss for 2023”

“The share price of Trump Media closed trading 21.47% lower on Monday, hours after the social media app company tied to former President Donald Trump reported a net loss of $58.2 million on revenue of just $4.1 million in 2023. Trump Media & Technology Group shares plunged… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Dow closes 300 points lower Friday, but notches best week since December…”

“UPDATED FRI, MAR 22 2024 4:34 PM EDT… All three major averages notched healthy gains this week, with the S&P 500 rising about 2.3%. The Dow was up just shy of 2% for its best week since December. The Nasdaq is the outperformer… Continue Reading…

Economy

[Lies] “For Lower-Income Workers, Recent Economic Gains Endure”

https://www.wsj.com/economy/jobs/economy-blue-collar-wage-increases-a71e5eee This article is behind a paywall. Amazing they want you to pay for them to lie to you. Have any of these writers been to the grocery store? Groceries and utilities affect lower income workers the most. This is… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“Credit card late fees will soon be capped at $8—why you should aim to pay on time anyway”

“…On Tuesday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalized a rule that will cap credit card late fees at $8. Currently, card users are typically hit with a $32 fee for late payments, according to the agency… The rule is expected to go… Continue Reading…

Economy

“The average tax refund is almost 29% lower this tax season, according to early IRS data”

“With tax season in full swing, the IRS has issued more than 2.6 million refunds worth about $3.65 billion, as of Feb. 2, the agency reported last week. So far, the average refund is $1,395, compared with $1,963 one year ago, which is… Continue Reading…