Friday, July 17, 2026

Business

Banking Leaders React to Warsh’s First Testimony as Fed Chair

Senator Mike Rounds, a Republican from South Dakota and member of the Senate Banking Committee, expressed approval of Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's recent testimony. Speaking on CNBC’s "Squawk...

TSMC Posts 77% Surge in Second-Quarter Profit

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has announced a big profit increase. On Thursday, TSMC reported a profit jump of 77.4% in the second quarter...

Elon Musk Acquires $1 Billion Gas Turbine Firm for AI

Elon Musk is known for his work with clean energy. He is the head of Tesla and SpaceX. Tesla makes electric cars, which help...

California Grocery Prices May Rise with New Plastic Packaging Fees

California consumers may face increased grocery costs as the state enacts a new packaging law, which moves recycling expenses from taxpayers to manufacturers. This...

Jamie Dimon Addresses Anger Over Wealth Inequality

JPMorgan Chase's Chairman and CEO, Jamie Dimon, recently acknowledged the increasing discontent among working-class Americans, recognising why many have developed an "anti-rich" sentiment. In...

New York Fed President Williams: Inflation Peaks, Rates Stable

New York Federal Reserve President John Williams announced on Wednesday that he believes inflation has peaked. This means the central bank can keep interest...

Warren Buffett Labels Bill Gates’ Epstein Links ‘Distasteful’

Warren Buffett has described Bill Gates' connection with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as "distasteful." This statement follows Buffett's decision to exclude the...

Newsom Approves Instant Rebates for Electric Vehicle Buyers

California has introduced a new electric vehicle (EV) rebate program. Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill called SB 168 on Monday. This program aims...

The Hidden Costs of Trump’s ‘Freedom Fuel’ Initiative

President Donald Trump is involved in a new project about gas prices in the USA. This project is called the “Freedom Fuel Network.” It...

The Hidden Costs of Trump’s ‘Freedom Fuel’ Plan

President Donald Trump has recently announced the launch of the "Freedom Fuel Network," comprising 25 gas stations that claim to offer significantly lower fuel...

Second Wave of Social Security Payments Arrives This Week

The second round of Social Security checks will be available in a few days. The first payments were made in the second week of...