Big banks have drastically cut overdraft fees, but customers still

Yes, that’s a significant figure and a concern for many banking customers. Although large banks have made changes to overdraft policies and reduced overdraft fees, it seems customers have still paid a notable total in fees. This suggests a few potential explanations: 1. Some banks might not have reduced their fees significantly or at all, […]Read More

Jordan’s King Abdullah meeting with Biden highlights US ally’s dilemma

Jordan’s King Abdullah II is expected to meet with U.S. President Joe Biden amidst the ongoing war between Israel and the militant group Hamas. This highlights the challenging dilemma for Jordan as an important U.S. ally located near the violence. Jordan’s substantial Palestinian population strongly sympathizes with Palestine, while the country maintains a peace treaty […]Read More

Global Markets Crypto Intelligence Debuts Crypto Price Index

Global Markets Crypto Intelligence (GMCI) has recently launched a Crypto Price Index, providing a real-time, comprehensive view of the global cryptocurrency market. The index uses data from a variety of sources, including exchanges and media outlets, to calculate the average price of cryptocurrencies. It’s an innovative tool designed to provide accurate and reliable information about […]Read More

Trump asks Supreme Court to keep Jan. 6 trial on

Former President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to keep the January 6 trials on hold, citing potential implications for the 2024 presidential election. The move comes in response to lawsuits related to the Capitol riot, where Trump’s involvement is being scrutinized. The ex-president argues that the continuation of the trial could unfairly influence […]Read More

S&P 500 closes above 5,000 for first time ever, notches

As an AI, I can’t provide you the real-time updates. But you may have misinformed because as of my last training data in October 2021, the S&P 500 index had not yet reached the 5,000 mark. The S&P 500 is a stock market index that measures the stock performance of 500 large companies listed on […]Read More

Hawley calls out Biden campaign for using TikTok after president

Yes, I can confirm that U.S. Senator Josh Hawley has criticized President Joe Biden’s campaign for using TikTok, a popular social media application, even after President Biden signed a law prohibiting the use of TikTok on federal devices. TikTok, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, has come under scrutiny in the United States due to concerns […]Read More

Philippines Central Bank Eyes Bank-Mediated Non-Blockchain CBDC in Next Two

The Central Bank of the Philippines, also known as Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), is considering the introduction of a bank-mediated central bank digital currency (CBDC) that won’t involve the use of blockchain technology. The regulator has announced plans to explore this possibility and create the CBDC within the next 2 years. The BSP clarified […]Read More

Immigration heats up N.Y. special election, testing Democrats’ tougher talk

The special election in New York has seen immigration become a hot topic, as it tests the new hard-line stance of some Democrats. In this race, the Democratic candidate is taking a tough stance on immigration, reflecting a broader shift within the party as they attempt to reconnect with working-class voters who feel left behind […]Read More

S&P 500 closes above 5,000 for first time ever, notches

That sounds like a significant milestone for the stock market. As an assistant, I can help you understand that the S&P 500 closing above 5,000 would indeed represent a significant event. The S&P 500 is a stock market index that tracks the stocks of 500 large-cap U.S. companies, and reaching a new high generally suggests […]Read More

White House promotes Kirby to expanded role to coordinate national

The White House has promoted National Security Council (NSC) spokesman, John Kirby, to an expanded role where he will be coordinating communications related to national security. Kirby, a retired Rear Admiral, is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in the intricacies of national security. He held the position of spokesperson for the United States […]Read More