The U.S. House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs for five years.© Shutterstock The Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act has now been approved in the House and the Senate, where it was initially introduced by U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst […]…
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10:50am: Fed follow The Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision was broadly in line with expectations, with the central bank holding rates steady and maintaining a cautious stance amid geopolitical uncertainty, including developments in the Middle East. According to Deutsche Bank, while rate cuts appear less certain, they remain more likely than any hikes. In its Summary of…
Women enduring hot flashes and night sweats from menopause should have treatment covered by health insurance, two Democratic Ohio lawmakers say.
Today, the Federal Reserve Board released a proposal to modernize the U.S. capital framework that could fundamentally alter the cost and accessibility of institutional Bitcoin services. While the 14-page Board memorandum focuses on the technicalities of the “Basel III Endgame” and “GSIB surcharges,” the most explosive development for corporate treasuries is hidden in the…
FTSE 100 down 300 points to 10,005 Brent crude oil soars as Iran and Israel attack energy facilities UK unemployment rate stable at 5.2% last month, wage growth slowed Bank of England decision at midday 1.12pm: FTSE down 300 points A 300-point loss is on the books now, with the BoE’s stance seen as hawkish by many market watchers. The selling is broad-based, with fifteen FTSE 100…
Bitcoin price fell below the $70,000 level on Thursday, pressured by a surge in energy prices and a steady stance from the Federal Reserve that reinforced a stronger dollar and dampened appetite for risk assets.
FTSE 100 down 265 points to 10,040 Brent crude oil soars as Iran and Israel attack energy facilities UK unemployment rate stable at 5.2% last month, wage growth slowed Bank of England decision at midday 12.19pm: Hawkish tilt hits gilts and FTSE The FTSE has fallen further, down over 250 points now, as UK government bond yields rose after the BoE decision. Analyst Kathleen Brooks…
FTSE 100 down 219 points to 10,085 Brent crude oil soars as Iran and Israel attack energy facilities UK unemployment rate stable at 5.2% last month, wage growth slowed Bank of England decision at midday 12.02pm: BoE sits tight on rates The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75%, with the monetary policy committee voting unanimously to sit tight as the Middle East conflict…
Davis Selected Advisers boosted its holdings in shares of ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP – Free Report) by 0.9% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,599,311 shares of the energy producer’s stock after purchasing an additional 13,724 shares during the quarter. Davis Selected…
Davis Selected Advisers trimmed its position in shares of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE:BK – Free Report) by 46.8% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,010,681 shares of the bank’s stock after selling 887,749 shares during…
House Republicans have set a one-hour public hearing for 8 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18 in Room 103 of the Iowa Capitol.
Democrats are sharpening their health care message as the midterms loom.
Forecasters widely expect the Federal Reserve to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged when it concludes its two-day meeting on March18, as policymakers weigh the economic impact of the ongoing war with Iran. In addition to the United States going to war, much has happened since the Federal Open Market Committee held the rate steady at a target range of…
Facing the looming prospect of inflation driven in part by the Iran war, the Federal Reserve is not expected to cut interest rates when it meets Wednesday afternoon.
Lawmakers heard concerns Wednesday that health care costs would grow for Iowans under a proposed retroactive, one-time tax increase on health maintenance organizations (HMOs) in fiscal year 2026 — without addressing the problems advocates argued are causing budget problems in the state’s Medicaid program.
On Wednesday, the U.S. dollar was weakened by a reversal of the oil prices, boosting investor risk appetite, and the market shifted the focus on a series of central bank decisions that were to be made by the Federal Reserve.
A perfect storm has arrived on the ledgers of many state budgets, bearing down on the people who often need help the most. Federal and state policy decisions, the end of pandemic aid and long-term fiscal trends — such as people aging into Social Security benefits — are requiring states to take a tougher look…
Nevada is one of the only states in the country where individuals, small-business owners, and the self-employed have no access to a single Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) medical insurance plan on the state’s health insurance marketplace. Every medical plan on Nevada Health Link is an HMO or EPO — narrow-network products that restrict specialist access,…
Crypto exchange Kraken has suspended its plans for an initial public offering, sources familiar with the matter told CoinDesk. The company’s parent, Payward, had filed a confidential draft S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in November 2025. The filing valued Kraken at $20 billion, following an $800 million funding round that…
