The Institute for Supply Management’s purchasing managers’ index was 52.7 last month, in line with March,…
Month: May 2026
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. Jobs Data in Focus as Middle East Tensions Continue
U.S. jobs data will be the highlight of the coming week as investors look for evidence…
The U.S. will raise tariffs on automobiles from the European Union to 25% from 15%, President Trump said Friday
The president said tariffs will go from 15% to 25% and accused the bloc of failing…
Nationwide May Day protests expected to pick up mantle of ‘No Kings’
The protest organizers are calling for a boycott of work, school and shopping to protest Trump…
‘Decimate’ means much more today than it did in ancient Rome
Today, most people know the word as a synonym for “destroy.” But fewer realize its origins…
Taking a look at looksmaxxing — and what parents should know
The trend among boys and young men of optimizing their physical appearance includes dangerous practices. Experts…
Fill in the blank for the quiz: The Trump admin took aim at _____ this week
This week, the federal government’s been busy. There are paint jobs, fresh indictments, commemorative items and…
A tech worker in China is laid off and replaced by AI. Is it legal?
A tech worker in eastern China’s Hangzhou city was dismissed after his job was replaced by…
How well can EVs handle the heat — and the cold? AAA put them to the test
Electric vehicles lose some range in the winter — and, to a lesser degree, in the…
Record-breaking DHS shutdown ends. And, May Day protests to draw crowds nationwide
Congress has ended the record-breaking shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. And, May Day demonstrations…