Unemployment Claims Surge More Than Expected, Hit 8-Month Peak: Dollar Falls As Traders Bet On Rate Cuts

Unemployment claims rose unexpectedly, signaling weakening labor market. This news caused US Dollar to drop and rate cut expectations to rise. The number of individuals filing for unemployment benefits soared more than predicted last week, suggesting emerging weaknesses in the labor market. Jobless claims rose from 209,000 to 231,000 for the week that ended on…

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China’s Land Grab: The Sale of U.S. Real Estate to Foreign Adversaries Threatens National Security

At both the federal and state levels, elected leaders are paying more attention to national security threats stemming from Chinese-owned real estate in the United States.REF The totality of Chinese-owned real estate in the United States remains unknown and, under current law, is unknowable. For agricultural land, Chinese-owned acreage reportedly only constitutes a small share…

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Steward Health says it will continue Arizona hospitals and clinics during bankruptcy

Dallas-based Steward Health Care, which this week filed for bankruptcy protection, will continue regular day-to-day operations of its Arizona hospitals and clinics, company officials say. Dallas-based Steward Health Care, which this week filed for bankruptcy protection, will continue regular day-to-day operations of its Arizona hospitals and clinics, company officials say. See the full article on…

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