Data and Financial Journalist
The Federal Reserve keeps its interest rate unchanged, maintaining its target range at 4.25% to 4.5%. When the Fed sets a target for interest rate, it commits itself to adjusting the money supply. To lower the Fed Funds rate, the Fed’s bond trades buy government bonds, increasing the money supply which in turn lowers the…
Less than 1% (0.5% ) of total U.S. imports are from Colombia. But, 28% of Colombia’s imports come from the U.S. The breakdown underscores Colombia’s role as a key supplier of niche products to the U.S. market.
In his second presidency, Trump has repeatedly mentioned taking Greenland from Denmark and retaking the Panama Canal.Together, these trade routes underscore the complexities of international cooperation, climate change, and economic interests shaping the future of global commerce. I take a deep dive into the what’s behind these trade routes and why countries like the U.S., China and Russia are interested in them.
A widespread outbreak of H5N1 is disrupting the egg supply and causing egg prices to rise again. And climate change is partly to be blamed.