*** *** The Federal Reserve on Wednesday left its benchmark interest rate unchanged, marking the central bank’s third consecutive pause in 2026. The decision comes as the U.S. economy grapples with rising inflation due to the Iran war and fitful job growth. The Fed maintained the federal funds rate — what banks charge each other for short-term loans […]
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias released a new study today detailing how auto insurance companies use non-driving factors to significantly increase costs for Illinois drivers. The release of the study reinforces the need for legislative reforms advanced through the office's Driving Change campaign and was compiled from nearly 2,000…
Four committee members dissented Wednesday from the Federal Reserve’s statement to keep the central bank’s benchmark interest rate unchanged, marking the highest level of opposition since 1992 as Chairman Jerome Powell is set to be replaced.
After Congress failed to extend deeper subsidies for Americans' health insurance, an estimated 30,000 more Idahoans who had insurance are likely to be uninsured this year. The report highlights how Idaho's health insurance market has changed this year— as consumers face premium hikes from insurance companies and Congress's decision to let enhanced…
Jerome Powell plans to remain on the board of the Federal Reserve after his term as chair ends next month“ for an undetermined period of time,” saying the“ unprecedented” legal attacks by the Trump administration have put the independence of the nation's central bank at risk.“ I worry these attacks are battering this institution and putting at risk the things that…
Choosing a Medicare Supplement plan—also known as Medigap—may feel like just another checkbox when you turn 65, but timing is everything. Many Arizona seniors don’t realize there’s a one-time window that protects them from higher costs and denial of coverage. Miss it, and insurers can legally charge more or even reject your application based on…
2026 APR 29– By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at South Korea Daily Report– A new study on Science is now available. The news correspondents obtained a quote from the research from Seoul National University Hospital,“ Among those recommended for HVN, 91.4% did not utilize these services. For more information on this research see: Factors related to unmet…
On the same day that Trump’s nominee for Fed chair advanced after a long stalemate, the current chair made clear that Trump’s bid for control over the central bank still had a long way to go. Kevin Warsh’s nomination for Federal Reserve Chair advanced out of the Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday along party lines…
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More jumps for oil prices sent tremors through the bond market, along with hints that some Federal Reserve officials don’ t want to cut interest rates any time soon. But fat profit reports from Visa and other big companies helped the U.S. stock market remain resilient Wednesday. Treasury yields climbed as traders erased nearly all bets for a cut to rates by the Fed…
Ategrity Specialty Insurance Company Holdings today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The Company reported net income attributable to stockholders of $25.5 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, compared to $8.5 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, in the prior-year period. Gross written premiums increased 23.1% to $142.9…
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Wednesday that benchmark interest rates will stay steady as he makes plans to remain on the board of governors for the time being. It is the third consecutive time that the Federal Reserve has kept interest rates firm. The chairman said the Federal Reserve will continue closely monitoring the effects of the Iran war,…
The following information was released by Georgia Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock:. Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock released the following statement after new reporting by The Current and the Georgia Recorder found that more than half a million Georgians have dropped health insurance coverage amid shocking premium price…
Senator Reverend Warnock questioned Kevin Warsh, President Trump's nominee to serve as Chair of the Federal Reserve Board, on the state of the economy for the average Georgia worker. Since taking office, President Trump's trade policies have cost Georgia families an extra $1,700 a year. Today, during a Senate Banking Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Reverend…
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The following information was released by Tennessee Senator Bill Hagerty:. Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty, a member of the Senate Banking Committee, joined Squawk Box on CNBC to discuss Kevin Warsh's nomination to lead the Federal Reserve, the confirmation process, and the need to restore focus at the Fed. Hagerty on Kevin Warsh's confirmation…
The following information was released by Tennessee Senator Bill Hagerty:. Yesterday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Senate Banking Committee and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, joined Balance of Power on Bloomberg to discuss Iran, energy markets, Kevin Warsh's nomination to lead the Federal…
"Congressman Andrew Garbarino joined the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York and local lenders this Monday for a housing affordability roundtable focused on the challenges facing Long Island families, including ways to strengthen local lending and support the region's long-term economic growth. "For too many Long Island families, the dream of buying a home or…
