China announced on April 4, 2025, that it will impose a 34% tariff on all U.S. imports effective April 10, directly matching the "reciprocal" tariff rate imposed by the Trump administration earlier in the week. This escalation marks a significant hardening of the...
Economy
How Appleton and Green Bay (Wisconsin) residents feel about inflation and Trump tariffs
Inflation has become a major concern for residents of Appleton and Green Bay, Wisconsin. Rising prices on essentials like food, gas, and rent are putting pressure on households. At the same time, tariffs introduced by former President Donald Trump are affecting...
US Election 2024: Harris vs. Trump in a Neck-and-Neck Race
As the United States approaches the final days before the 2024 presidential election, the contest between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump remains extremely tight. Current polling averages show Harris with 48.5% of the national popular...
2024 U.S. Presidential Election: Voter Registration Deadlines in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut
The 2024 U.S. presidential election is fast approaching, and residents of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are urged to register to vote before their respective deadlines. With voter turnout playing a crucial role in determining the election's outcome,...
China Central Bank responds after U.S. Fed’s rate cut
Monetary Easing Measures China’s central bank governor, Pan Gongsheng, is set to address key monetary policies in response to recent economic pressures. Following the U.S. Federal Reserve's rate cut, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) has introduced aggressive...
U.S. Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates by Half a Percentage Point
Interest rate reduction to support Economic Stability On September 18, 2024, the U.S. Federal Reserve took a significant step by cutting its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points, or 0.5%, lowering the federal funds rate to a range of 4.75%-5.0%. This marked the...
Michel Barnier appointed Prime Minister of France after seven weeks of search by President MACRON
In a highly anticipated political development, Michel Barnier has been officially appointed as the Prime Minister of France, concluding a period of intense speculation that lasted for seven weeks. This move comes at a time when France faces a series of complex...
US Economy Creates 311,000 new jobs, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics
The US economy has created 311,000 new jobs, according to a recent report by the American Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The report also indicated that the unemployment rate has fallen to 3.9 percent, the lowest it has been since before the COVID-19 pandemic began....