With stock and bond markets reaching dizzying heights, it's easy to think that the good times can only continue. But with the Fed's recent policy statement, the risks of a market reversal are higher than they've been in some time. This phenomenon, called "Irrational Exuberance 2.0,"
The startling defeats of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and his top deputy, Republican Whip John McCarthy, are a sign of a major shift in the Republican Party. After experiencing deep divisions within their own party on a range of issues, the two GOP leaders
The trial of former FTX head Sam Bankman-Fried will begin on Tuesday. This legal action follows the allegations of fraud over a period of four years. The former FTX chief executive officer was hit with charges of fraud and misrepresentation, filed by the U.S. Securities and
Recently, Democratic lawmaker Ilhan Omar of Minnesota falsely claimed that House Republicans had attempted to provide themselves a pay raise. This statement caused great controversy after Omar posted it to her Twitter account on August 16th, 2019. The actual version of the bill contained a provision
MSNBC anchor Alicia Menendez won’t cover her father’s federal indictment. The federal indictment of U.S. Senator Robert Menendez last week has taken a surprising personal turn. MSNBC anchor Alicia Menendez, the daughter of Sen. Menendez, stated she won’t be covering her father’s indictment for the
As the labor movement makes its resurgence in America, workers from all walks of life are rallying for their rights and for better wages. Even though the movement is picking up steam, it remains to be seen what will come once the dust settles. With more
The U.S Congress narrowly avoided a government shutdown last week when the House of Representatives voted 211-179 in favor of a stopgap funding bill from Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-California). While the bill received support from both Democrats and Republicans, there were 21 members of Congress,
The past few months have been difficult for everyone, the result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its disastrous effects on economies around the world. Thankfully, the worst of it is now behind us; the numbers of new cases, hospitalizations and deaths are slowly decreasing as
When it comes to silver, many investors are wondering when it will go up. After all, silver is a highly sought-after asset that has long been considered an impressive part of a portfolio. Thankfully, the short answer to this question is: silver prices are expected
As the race to succeed California Senator Dianne Feinstein comes to a close, Governor Gavin Newsom is grappling with competing pressures from Democrats, Republicans, and various other state power-holders as he prepares to announce his appointment. The most prominent candidate in the running is California