New bill in Trenton could send utility bills soaring even higher, lawmaker warns
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Senate Environment and Energy Committee has advanced Senate Bill No. 249, which would require electric utilities to create and implement plans to electrify building systems and…
Study finds Black applicants in New Jersey denied gun permits at significantly higher rates than whites
TRENTON, N.J. — Black residents in New Jersey were denied firearm permits at disproportionately higher rates than white applicants, according to a study by the advocacy group Rise Against Hate. The study,…
New Jersey Drivers Facing Higher Tolls and a Gas Tax Increase in 2025
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey drivers are starting 2025 with increased costs as gas taxes and highway tolls rise, adding to the expense of daily commutes across the state. The New Jersey…
Hidden gems: Five underrated colleges in New Jersey making a mark in higher education
TRENTON, N.J. — While Rutgers and Princeton dominate discussions of New Jersey higher education, several lesser-known institutions in the Garden State offer distinct opportunities for students seeking rigorous academics, unique programs, and…
New Jersey Dems Push Higher Fines and Penalties for Child Safety Seat Violations
Trenton, NJ – Legislators are moving forward with a bill sponsored by Senator James Beach that would raise penalties for drivers who don’t comply with child passenger restraint laws. The Senate Budget…
As New Jersey Pushes Toward Renewable Energy Residents Paying 6% Higher Than National Average
New Jersey residents are feeling the squeeze of higher energy bills, with the average household shelling out about $258 per month—adding up to a whopping $3,096 per year, according to Garden State…
White House claims New Jersey food prices are down, but they are much higher than in 2020
In a recent White House press briefing, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated that grocery prices have come down over the past year, attributing this improvement to the Biden administration’s efforts. However, a…
New Jersey African Americans Being Denied Carry Permits at Higher Rate than Whites
TRENTON, NJ – John Petrolino, writing for the blog Bearing Arms, recently highlighted potential racial disparities in the issuance of gun permits in New Jersey. His focus was on the data provided…
Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Surges Higher In Yet Another Worrying Sign For US Economy
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge measured above expectations in March as the U.S. continues to see a surge in prices, among other concerning economic data, according to data from the Bureau…
US forecaster sees higher chance of La Nina conditions this summer
(Reuters) – A U.S. government weather forecaster projects El Nino conditions will likely end by spring this year but saw a 62% chance that a weather pattern characterized by unusually cold temperatures…
Nasdaq posts higher fourth-quarter profit on strength in fintech solutions
(Reuters) – Exchange operator Nasdaq reported fourth-quarter profit that rose 24.6% on Wednesday, on the back of strong performance in its solutions business. The company has been expanding beyond market-sensitive businesses like…
Holcim shares indicated 7.1% higher after North American listing plan
ZURICH (Reuters) – Holcim shares were indicated to open significantly higher in premarket activity on the Swiss stock exchange on Monday after the building materials giant unveiled plans to separate and list…
Capital One’s profit drops on higher credit loss provisions, FDIC charge
(Reuters) – Capital One Financial posted a 43% drop in its fourth-quarter profit on Thursday, as the credit card lender set aside more funds to cover souring loans and recorded a charge…
Dubai leads most Gulf markets higher
By Md Manzer Hussain (Reuters) – Stock markets in the Gulf were up on Wednesday in early trade amid rising oil prices and robust corporate earnings, with the Dubai index outperforming its…
Airbus Helicopters annual orders rise 9%, deliveries creep higher
PARIS (Reuters) – Airbus Helicopters saw a 9% increase in net orders last year but deliveries rose fractionally as the civil market struggled to recapture pre-COVID levels, the company said on Tuesday.…
Beijing sets 2024 growth target higher despite slowing economy
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s capital city Beijing has set a growth target of around 5% for 2024, surpassing last year’s target of above 4.5%, despite expectations of slower growth for the national…
Barrick Gold reports higher fourth-quarter copper, gold output
(Reuters) -Canadian miner Barrick Gold Corp said on Tuesday its gold and copper production rose sequentially for the fourth quarter. The company’s total preliminary output was 1.05 million ounces of gold and…
Israel cabinet set to vote on 2024 wartime budget, higher deficit
By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israeli cabinet ministers on Sunday began what is expected to be a marathon session on approving an amended 2024 budget to account for a sharp rise in…
India’s retail inflation rises to four-month high in December on higher food prices
By Nikunj Ohri NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India’s annual retail inflation rose at the fastest pace in four months in December, driven by a rise in prices of some food items, raising expectations…
Polish court sets higher bar for bringing cbank governor before State Tribunal
WARSAW (Reuters) – Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal ruled on Thursday that bringing the central bank governor Adam Glapinski before the State Tribunal requires a qualified majority of votes in parliament. This will make…
Bearish bets on most Asian FX edge higher as US rate cut bets wane: Reuters poll
By Archishma Iyer (Reuters) – Bearish bets on most Asian currencies solidified on waning optimism of sooner-rather-than-later U.S. rate cuts, although the Indian rupee was an exception by racking up bullish bets…
Brazil’s inflation seen higher in December, but annual rate on target: Reuters poll
By Gabriel Burin (Reuters) – Brazil’s monthly inflation probably sped up in December on higher costs of farm products and airfares, but the annual rate should have remained close to the central…
China’s Dec new yuan loans seen higher, hitting record in 2023: Reuters poll
BEIJING (Reuters) – New bank loans in China likely rose in December, bringing 2023 lending to a new record high, a Reuters poll showed, as the central bank keeps policy accommodative to…
Mexico’s headline inflation likely ticked higher in December- Reuters poll
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s headline inflation likely sped up slightly in December for the second consecutive month, a Reuters poll showed on Monday, while the closely monitored core rate was expected…
India likely to report higher GDP growth estimates for 2023/24
By Manoj Kumar NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India is likely to project higher economic growth estimates of around 7% for the 2023/24 fiscal year ending in March, compared with earlier government forecasts…
Higher forever? Markets see few rate cuts after 2024
By Yoruk Bahceli (Reuters) -Borrowers looking for relief from higher interest rates may be set for disappointment with financial markets indicating rates will stay elevated for years to come. However much they…
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