Tag: #US

U.S. Homelessness Surges 18% in 2024, HUD Report Reveals

2024 sees record 18% rise in U.S. homelessness, with major increases in family and child homelessness, HUD report shows.

#homelessness, #HUD, #US, #crisis

Escalating Trade Tensions: The 2025 U.S.-China Tariff War

In 2025, escalating U.S.-China trade tensions impact global economy and financial markets.

#us, #china, #trade, #tariffs, #economy

Rising Concerns: Child Labor Violations Surge in the U.S.

Child labor violations in the U.S. have surged by 88% since 2019, prompting increased enforcement and calls for stronger legislation.

#childlabor, #us, #laborlaws, #minorsafety, #employment

U.S. Finalizes $20 Billion Currency Swap with Argentina Amid Political Tensions

U.S. and Argentina sign $20B currency swap deal; aid contingent on political outcomes, stirring sovereignty debate.

#argentina, #us, #economy, #currencyswap, #trump

Tragic Consequences: Honduran Man Dies Fleeing ICE on Virginia Freeway

Honduran national Josué Castro Rivera dies when hit by a vehicle while fleeing ICE on Virginia freeway, sparking debate on immigration enforcement.

#immigration, #ICE, #honduras, #us

Venezuela Accuses CIA of Plotting False-Flag Attack in Caribbean

Venezuelan authorities claim CIA-backed mercenaries planned an attack on a US vessel. US dismisses accusations as disinformation.

#venezuela, #cia, #us, #caribbean, #falseflag

Historic Summit in Egypt Leads Major Steps Toward Gaza Peace

International leaders gather in Sharm El-Sheikh to advance U.S.-brokered Gaza peace plan amid Israeli-Hamas negotiations.

#gaza, #peaceprocess, #israel, #hamas, #us

Federal Reserve Plans Interest Rate Cuts Amid Labor Market Concerns

The Fed is set to cut interest rates twice by 2025, reflecting labor market worries over inflation, with implications for the economy.

#federalreserve, #interestrates, #economy, #inflation, #us

U.S. and Australia Sign $8.5 Billion Critical Minerals Pact to Counter China's Dominance

U.S. and Australia strike $8.5 billion deal to bolster critical minerals supply, reducing reliance on China.

#us, #australia, #criticalminerals, #china, #supplychain

Escalating Tensions: Israeli Strikes in Gaza and Diplomatic Efforts

Israeli strikes in Gaza heighten tensions; U.S. envoys arrive for ceasefire talks.

#israel, #palestine, #ceasefire, #us, #diplomacy

FSB Warns of Market Volatility amid US-China Trade Tensions

Global markets face volatility as FSB warns of inflated asset values and US-China trade tensions escalate with new tariffs.

#financialmarkets, #us, #china, #tariffs, #fsb

Escalating Trade War: U.S. Imposes 100% Tariffs on Chinese Imports Amid Rare Earth Tensions

China's rare earth controls prompt U.S. 100% tariffs on Chinese imports, sparking global market concerns of a full-scale trade war.

#trade, #china, #us, #rareearth, #tariffs

Carlyle Group Steps in with Alternative U.S. Economic Data Amid Government Shutdown

Carlyle Group releases alternative U.S. economic insights amid government data blackout during shutdown.

#economicdata, #governmentshutdown, #carlylegroup, #us, #jobsreport

U.S. Labor Market Strains as Government Shutdown Elevates Jobless Claims

Jobless claims rise amid U.S. government shutdown, impacting sectors like agriculture and defense with potential long-term effects.

#us, #labor, #governmentshutdown, #economy

US Government Shutdown Threatens Essential Economic Data Releases

Impending US government shutdown could halt key economic reports, affecting policy and markets.

#governmentshutdown, #economicdata, #policy, #us, #markets