Report Shows New Jersey Now Has Highest Property Taxes in America
TRENTON, NJ – If you’ve ever wondered why your property taxes feel like they’re sky-high, you’re not alone. In 2024, some states are pushing property … Read more
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Fact Check: Tim Walz Is Not the Highest Ranking NCO to Ever Serve in Congress
Austin, TX — Congressman Tony Gonzales (R-TX), who represents Texas’s 23rd district, has asserted his status as the highest-ranking non-commissioned officer (NCO) to ever serve … Read more
France raises terror alert warning to highest level
PARIS (Reuters) – The French government is raising its terror alert warning to its highest level following the shootings on Moscow, Prime Minister Gabriel Attal … Read more
US homebuilder confidence at highest level since July, NAHB says
By Amina Niasse NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. homebuilder confidence rose in March to the highest level since July due to easing mortgage rates and … Read more
Argentina annual inflation tops 211%, highest since early 90s
By Hernan Nessi BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s annual inflation rate ended 2023 at 211.4%, the highest since the early 1990s, official data showed on … Read more
Argentina monthly inflation seen at highest since 1990 in December
By Hernan Nessi BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s monthly inflation rate likely soared to 28% in December, which would be the highest since early 1990, … Read more
New Jersey’s Unemployment Rate Third Highest in America
TRENTON, NJ – California and New Jersey are among the top three states with the highest unemployment rates in America, even as the rest of … Read more
New Zealand business confidence hits highest level since March 2015 – Survey
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) – New Zealand’s business confidence rose in December amid a bounce in most activity indicators and is now at its … Read more
Factbox-US corporate bankruptcies set for highest level since 2020
By Bansari Mayur Kamdar (Reuters) -Bankruptcy filings by U.S. companies this year are on track to hit their highest since the pandemic, amid high interest … Read more
S&P 500 rises to highest close of 2023 amid rate cut optimism
NEW YORK(Reuters) – The benchmark S&P 500 index closed at its highest level of the year on Friday amid growing optimism the Federal Reserve was … Read more
Average Wait Time in New Jersey Emergency Rooms Among Highest in Nation
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey finds itself in seventh place on a list of states with the longest emergency room wait times, according to recent … Read more
New Jersey Has 4th Highest Unemployment Rate in America
TRENTON, NJ – According to the U.S. Labor Bureau, New Jersey has the fourth highest unemployment rate in America. New Jersey joins other pandemic lockdown … Read more
Foreign holdings of US Treasuries in August hit highest since December 2021 -data
By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK (Reuters) – Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries in August rose to their largest level since December 2021, data from the … Read more
Mortgage rates reach highest since November 2000 – MBA
By Amina Niasse NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. mortgage interest rates rose to the highest since November 2000 last week, helping to drive home loan … Read more
Powerball Jackpot Soars to Third Highest at $1.2 Billion
TRENTON, NJ – The Powerball jackpot has swelled to $1.2 billion, making it the third largest in the game’s history and the first instance of … Read more
These New Jersey Counties Have the Highest Property Taxes in America
NEWARK, NJ – If you’re counting pennies during the Biden inflation boom, you might not want to be living in North Jersey, where residents are … Read more
Corporate defaults jump, highest August monthly tally since 2009 – S&P
LONDON (Reuters) – The number of new corporate defaults globally reached 16 in August, the highest August monthly number since 2009, S&P said in a … Read more
Argentina August inflation forecast at highest since 1991
By Hernan Nessi BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) likely rose 11.8% in August, which would be the highest monthly figure since … Read more
Shares in Swiss bank UBS hit highest since late 2008
MILAN (Reuters) – Shares in UBS hit their highest level since October 2008 on Thursday, extending a strong run that has put the Swiss bank … Read more
Australia Q2 business investment hits highest in 7-1/2 years
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian business investment climbed to its highest since late 2015 in the June quarter as firms took advantage of … Read more
VinFast shares more than double to highest since market debut
(Reuters) – VinFast’s shares more than doubled on Tuesday to the highest since Vietnamese electric vehicle maker’s blowout Wall Street debut after Reuters reported that … Read more
Bankruptcies in the EU highest since 2015, Eurostat says
(Reuters) – Bankruptcy declarations in the European Union reached the highest level since 2015 in the second quarter of this year, driven by increases in … Read more
U.S. mortgage rates spike to highest since November, approach 22-year high
By Safiyah Riddle (Reuters) – The average U.S. 30-year mortgage rate jumped to a nine-month peak on Wednesday and hit the second-highest rate since 2001, … Read more
Lawyer Says ‘Political Speech’ Is Being ‘Criminally Prosecuted’ At ‘Highest Levels’ In Wake Of Trump Indictment
Lawyer Says ‘Political Speech’ Is Being ‘Criminally Prosecuted’ At ‘Highest Levels’ In Wake Of Trump Indictment Harold Hutchison on August 1, 2023 An attorney said … Read more
Fed Resumes Interest Rate Hikes To Highest Level Since 2001
Fed Resumes Interest Rate Hikes To Highest Level Since 2001 Will Kessler on July 26, 2023 The Federal Reserve hiked its benchmark federal funds rate … Read more
Exclusive-EU’s highest inflation to slow to 7-8% by Dec – Hungary finance minister
By Krisztina Than and Gergely Szakacs BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Hungary’s annual inflation will slow to 7-8% by December from 20.1% in June, helping the economy … Read more
US builder confidence hits highest level in over a year
By Safiyah Riddle (Reuters) – U.S. home builder sentiment hit a 13-month high in July as limited housing stock continued to drive demand for new … Read more
U.S. mortgage rates rise to 6.81%, highest level this year -Freddie Mac
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. 30-year mortgage rates rose to an average of 6.81% this week, the highest level of 2023, according to Freddie Mac’s … Read more
Hong Kong interbank rates rise; one-week Hibor climbs to highest in 16 years
By Georgina Lee HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong interbank rates rose across all tenors on Friday, with the overnight interbank offered rate rising the … Read more
Youth Homicide Rate Spikes To Highest Level In Two Decades
Youth Homicide Rate Spikes To Highest Level In Two Decades Erinn Broadus on June 15, 2023 The homicide rate among individuals ages 10 through 24 … Read more
Migrant deaths on Middle East, North Africa routes highest since 2017 -IOM
GENEVA (Reuters) – Nearly 3,800 people died on migration routes within and from the Middle East and North Africa last year, the highest number recorded … Read more
Jobless Claims Soar To Highest Levels Since 2021
Jobless Claims Soar To Highest Levels Since 2021 Jason Cohen on June 8, 2023 The number of Americans who filed new unemployment claims increased more … Read more
Weakest European firms face highest amount of maturing debt since 2015 – DB
By Chiara Elisei LONDON (Reuters) – The share of lower-rated European junk debt coming due within the next three years is at its highest since … Read more
Cost of insuring against U.S. default rises to highest since 2009
LONDON (Reuters) – The cost of insuring against a U.S. default rose to its highest since early 2009 on Thursday, in the latest sign of … Read more
As one of highest taxed states in America, lawmaker in NJ seek to exempt pet and baby essentials from sales tax
Assemblywoman Bethanne McCarthy Patrick introduced a bill this week that could provide relief to New Jersey residents struggling with the rising cost of living. The … Read more
Fed Hikes Rates To Highest Levels Since Eve Of 2008 Financial Crisis
Fed Hikes Rates To Highest Levels Since Eve Of 2008 Financial Crisis Jason Cohen on May 3, 2023 The Federal Reserve hiked its benchmark federal … Read more
US 5-year credit default swaps rise to highest since 2011
(Reuters) – The cost of insuring exposure to United States sovereign debt rose to the highest level since 2011 on Friday, over market jitters that … Read more
South Asia home to world’s highest number of child brides – UN
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – South Asia is home to highest number of child brides in the world as increased financial pressures and school closures due … Read more
This New Jersey city has the highest average credit score in America
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – If you’re good with your money and finances and you’re looking for a place to settle down with like-minded people, you … Read more
Fed Raises Interest Rates To Highest Levels Since 2007
Fed Raises Interest Rates To Highest Levels Since 2007 Jason Cohen on March 22, 2023 The Federal Reserve hiked its target federal-funds interest rate by … Read more
Weil distress index shows UK companies at highest level since June 2020
By Chiara Elisei LONDON (Reuters) – Corporate distress levels in Britain accelerated in the three months to February to their highest since June 2020, an … Read more
Highest Levels Of Russian Leadership Ordered Aggressive Intercept With US Spy Drone: REPORT
Highest Levels Of Russian Leadership Ordered Aggressive Intercept With US Spy Drone: REPORT Micaela Burrow on March 16, 2023 Top leadership in the Kremlin approved … Read more
Italy’s highest court orders new trial for U.S. tourists over policeman’s murder
By Marco Carta ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s highest court late on Wednesday ordered two American tourists to stand a new trial for the 2019 killing … Read more
BMW: e-fuels have highest impact for current fleet, not new cars
BERLIN (Reuters) – BMW Chief Executive Oliver Zipse said he viewed e-fuels as having the biggest impact for decarbonising transport if used in existing car … Read more
Biden’s public approval ticks up to 42%, highest since June: Reuters/Ipsos poll
By Jason Lange WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden’s public approval rating edged up to 42%, its highest level since June, as inflation has … Read more
Egypt February inflation seen rising to highest in more than 5 years
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egyptian urban consumer inflation will rise in February to its highest level in well over five years, a Reuters poll showed on … Read more
U.S. mortgage interest rates remain at highest level since November – MBA
(Reuters) – The average interest rate on the most popular U.S. home loan remained last week at its highest level since November as stronger-than-expected readings … Read more
U.S. mortgage interest rates jump to highest level since November – MBA
(Reuters) – The average interest rate on the most popular U.S. home loan rose last week to its highest since November as bond markets took … Read more
Israel inflation rate edges up to 5.4% in January, highest since 2008
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel’s inflation rate hit a 14-year high in January, rising 5.4% over the prior 12 months, the Central Bureau of Statistics said … Read more
German housing shortage hits highest level in 20 years – ZIA
BERLIN (Reuters) – Real estate experts expect a further decline in new residential construction in Germany next year, according to the spring report of the … Read more