The municipal market has recently experienced a slight uptick in activity ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. This increase in demand was likely influenced by the decline in U.S. Treasury yields and mixed performance in equities. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes further indicated that while inflation was still a concern, there
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As we move forward into the second half of 2024, there are several key factors that have the potential to drive strong gains in the U.S. market. The first half of the year has been promising, with all three major indexes experiencing positive growth. The S & P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial
California’s high-speed rail project reached a significant milestone with the approval of the final environmental clearance for the most challenging segment of the route. The California High-Speed Rail Authority gave the green light to the Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement at a two-day meeting, marking the completion of the environmental approvals needed for the
The real estate market has been experiencing a downturn in recent times, with the S & P 500’s real estate group being the only one to have fallen in 2024, recording a slide of 4.7%. This decline has been attributed to significant uncertainty in the commercial real estate market, particularly concerning interest rates and the
In a groundbreaking move, E Money Network, a modular RWA blockchain based in Bengaluru, India, has announced the launch of the largest RWA grant program in the crypto space. With a total funding of $2 million, the program aims to support RWA projects and accelerate the development of the RWA economy. E Money Network functions
The West Contra Costa Unified School District, based in Richmond, California, recently faced a setback when it failed to approve an accountability plan necessary to pass a budget by the end of the fiscal year. This failure has triggered concerns about the district’s financial stability, leading to intervention from Contra Costa County. County Intervention As
The latest report from Lookonchain has revealed a significant milestone for Ethereum – surpassing Bitcoin in fee income by an impressive 100% over the past year. With $2.73 billion in fee income, Ethereum has solidified its position as the leader in the industry, leaving Bitcoin in second place with $1.3 billion. The Tron Network follows
Bad weather can have a significant impact on flight operations, even when the skies above seem clear. Thunderstorms, in particular, can cause delays by disrupting air traffic control and forcing flights to take longer routes to avoid the storm. While larger weather systems like winter storms and hurricanes can be predicted in advance, thunderstorms can
The U.S. dollar has seen a decline in early European trade after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated progress towards lowering inflation rates, leading to expectations of impending interest rate cuts. Powell’s comments during a conference in Portugal suggested that the Federal Reserve has made significant strides in bringing the pace of price increases back
General Motors recently announced their best quarterly sales in over three years, demonstrating a strong performance in the market. The Detroit automaker reported sales of 696,086 units for the second quarter of the year, marking an increase of 0.6% compared to the same period last year. This is the highest number of units sold since