Jai Kedia The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) met last week and decided to lower the target for the federal funds rate (FFR), the policy rate used to affect economy-wide changes, by 25 basis points, as was widely expected. Recent developments, especially Stephen Miran’s appointment and subsequent dissent at the FOMC meeting, have again triggered concerns over Fed independence and the degree ...
Revive Condominium Management Services Inc. has built its reputation on a simple but powerful belief: property management is about people first. The company was founded with the idea that condominium living should combine safety, sustainability, and genuine care for residents. Led by a team of professionals who treat one another like family, Revive has made its mark in Ontario’s competitive ...
Jeffrey Miron On September 19, President Trump signed an executive order adding a $100,000 fee to applications for H‑1B visas, which allow US employers to hire foreign workers for specialty occupations. H‑1B applications previously cost about $1,500. While the White House has clarified that the fee will not apply to current visa holders or renewals, the policy still has significant economic implications. The primary ...
The chief executive of Yahoo has sounded the alarm over the rise of artificial intelligence, warning that AI’s use of copyrighted content could wipe out publishers unless tech companies change course. Jim Lanzone, who runs the American online publishing giant, said Yahoo was one of the most heavily “pilfered” sources of material used to train AI models. He criticised the ...
Sir Richard Branson has been urged to rethink his plan to run trains through the Channel Tunnel, after the rail minister said rival bids to Eurostar must commit to serving Kent and east London stations. Virgin Group is one of several operators hoping to break Eurostar’s 30-year monopoly on the route, but Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill warned that proposals ...
Former FBI Director James Comey has declared himself ‘not afraid’ of President Donald Trump’s Justice Department after being indicted Thursday for allegedly lying to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding. ‘My family and I have known for years that there are costs to standing up to Donald Trump, but we couldn’t imagine ourselves living any other way,’ Comey, who denies ...
Kamala Harris, when she was serving as vice president, rejected the Biden campaign’s pressure to celebrate the then-president as the winner of his disastrous debate against Donald Trump, saying she didn’t want to be fed ‘bulsh–t,’ she reported in her new memoir. ”JOE BIDEN WON’—all caps, highlighted. ‘He fought through his cold as he is fighting for the American people,” ...
For many SMEs, growth often hinges on one big question: hire from outside your organisation or invest in who you already have? In today’s talent market – shaped by changing expectations, rising recruitment costs and tighter budgets – the answer is increasingly clear. Supporting internal development doesn’t just boost retention and reduce churn, it helps businesses build confident, capable teams ...
Reform UK has urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to seize a £20bn “lifeline” from the Bank of England by overhauling its money-printing programme, in a move the party says could plug much of Britain’s looming budget black hole. Richard Tice, Reform’s deputy leader, revealed he had pressed the case directly with Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey during a meeting this ...
President Trump reacted to the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, telling Fox News Digital during an exclusive interview that he ‘placed a cloud over the entire nation’ with the bureau’s ‘Crossfire Hurricane’ probe. Comey, on Thursday evening, was indicted by a grand jury on two counts, alleged false statements within jurisdiction of the legislative branch and obstruction of ...