Trump threatens trade halt if Fed does not cut rates

Based on a few research papers that have attempted to quantify the impact of various economic reports as well as the general consensus among economic calendar purveyors, Retail Sales is allegedly a top tier market mover. In fact, a somewhat recent attempt by CME to rank econ data has in 5th place ahead of CPI,…

EU, 26 countries condemn Iran's executions of protesters

Key insight: Equity Bancshares has reached a deal to buy Lincoln Bancorp, greatly expanding its footprint in Iowa. Supporting data: Lincoln brings with it 16 branches in Iowa and $1.5 billion in deposits, positioning Equity to become the sixth-largest deposit franchise in the state. Expert quote: “Iowa has long been a growth priority for us,…

A data center operator in Kentucky hopes to block a legal challenge from area homeowners using a new law designed to fast-track housing developments, highlighting the unintended consequences of housing policy shifts.  The conflict stems from a 200-acre data center campus that developer TenKey LandCo is planning to build in Simpson County, KY, which is…

The Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) 2026 has replaced the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS) 1995, aligning the pension framework with the Code on Social Security, 2020. The new scheme came into effect on 29 June. While the core objective of providing pension benefits to employees remains unchanged, the new scheme introduces several administrative and structural improvements,…

Nri Wealth Updated: Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 14:54 [IST] The technology sector across the globe is crumbling beneath the transformative AI system, which is wiping out jobs at an unprecedented pace, but interestingly, companies now prefer roles that adapt to artificial intelligence, and hiring has been gaining momentum since early this year. 1,19,494 tech employees…