As the financial world watches in anticipation, markets are experiencing significant changes driven by various factors, including currency movements and uncertainties surrounding tariff policies ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration. Investors are navigating through a complex environment, looking
State Senator Norm Needleman of Connecticut's 33rd District brings to light the complex and often tumultuous landscape of the energy rate war in Connecticut, spotlighting the confrontational tactics employed by major utility companies. His concerns center around how these companies approach
The critical issue of healthcare reform in the United States demands attention as the need for a system that values people over profit becomes increasingly urgent. Grace Williams, drawing from her own experiences as a medical scribe in rural Alabama and now as a graduate student in Connecticut,
As the new year unfolds, a detailed analysis of various alternative business cycle indicators provides valuable insights into the state of economic health, drawing from a range of data sources including the Philadelphia Fed’s Coincident Index, nonfarm payrolls, civilian employment, manufacturing
CIBC Asset Management Inc. has announced the revised cash distributions for December 2024 for its various Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and ETF Series of the CIBC Fixed Income Pools and CIBC Sustainable Investment Solutions. These distributions are scheduled to be paid to unitholders of record on
As the financial landscape continues to evolve, investors are perpetually on the lookout for promising stocks that ensure robust returns. With 2025 on the horizon, identifying the right stocks to watch becomes crucial for optimizing investments. A closer look at expert opinions from portfolio
In a recently published study by the nonpartisan Illinois Economic Policy Institute and the Project for Middle Class Renewal at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, researchers highlighted that Illinois has made significant strides in gearing up for future recessions. Using nine fiscal
In an era where the sheer volume of news can be overwhelming, the quality and substance of reporting have come under scrutiny. The phenomenon of "news inflation," where the quantity of news increases but its substantive value diminishes, raises critical questions about the role of corporate media
The global derivatives market is widely recognized as an enormous financial entity, with an estimated notional value that could exceed $1 quadrillion, captivating the attention of investors and industry analysts worldwide. However, there is a degree of skepticism surrounding these vast valuations,
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