State Homeland Security Says Jersey Shore is a ‘Soft Target’ for Terrorists and Bad Actors
HAMILTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP) is urging residents and visitors to remain alert this summer as part of its annual “Secure the Shore” campaign,…
Wells Fargo sees economic “soft patch” capping further S&P 500 gains
By David Randall NEW YORK (Reuters) – An upcoming “economic soft patch” will likely weigh on the recent U.S. equity rally and stall sectors such as consumer discretionary and small-cap stocks, strategists…
New Jersey Officials Warn of White Extremist Terrorists Targeting ‘Soft Targets’ with Incendiary Devices
Domestic Extremists Target Soft Spots in Series of Incendiary Attacks, New Jersey Officials Warn NEW JERSEY – A recent wave of attacks by domestic extremists in the United States highlights a concerning…
Fed’s Cook says economic risks two-sided, ‘soft landing’ possible
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – The U.S. central bank must steer between the risk of doing too little and taking the fight against inflation too far, Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said on…
Column-Bear steepening U.S. yield curve dashes ‘soft landing’ hopes: McGeever
By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) – The surge in long-dated U.S. bond yields currently underway and driving the so-called ‘bear steepening’ of the yield curve will dramatically reduce the economy’s chances…
The elusive Fed ‘soft landing’ nears. Why are Americans so mad about the economy?
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said emphatically last week that people “hate inflation, hate it,” but he left another fact unspoken – they also punish…
Analysis-Lula struggles to revive Brazil’s ‘soft power’ amid US-China tensions
By Anthony Boadle BRASILIA (Reuters) – Since he returned to office in January, Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has traveled to 21 countries and met with more than 50 heads…
Clock on the Fed’s ‘soft landing’ may already be ticking
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Throughout the Federal Reserve’s drive to kill inflation, policymakers have focused on raising the benchmark overnight interest rate high enough to do the job and getting…
A new normal, with a side of the old, has kept Fed’s ‘soft landing’ in play
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Ford Motor’s announced price cut this week for the electric version of its F-150 truck was attributed to a number of factors, including competition among manufacturers,…
DeSantis Agrees Trump Is ‘Going Soft’ On Abortion Issue
DeSantis Agrees Trump Is ‘Going Soft’ On Abortion Issue Mia Hernandez on June 16, 2023 Presidential candidate and current Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed Florida’s six-week abortion ban on the Christian Broadcast…
‘Soft landing’ narrative takes shape in post-pandemic US economy
By Howard Schneider AMELIA ISLAND, Florida (Reuters) – The pummeling taken by bank bond portfolios during more than a year of rising interest rates fueled worries this spring after the collapse of…
Norfolk Police Dept. gets special ‘soft room’ for victims of sexual assault
NORFOLK, VA – The Norfolk Police Department showed off their new ‘soft room’, a safe space for victims of sexual assault. The Special Victims Unit has received a donation from Project Beloved:…
Marketmind: Have payrolls resurrected the ‘soft landing’?
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Tom Westbrook A surprise drop in unemployment and steady-as-she-goes hiring figures are boosting confidence among believers that the United States…
Marketmind: ‘Soft landing’ or ‘no landing’?
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan There’s an uncomfortable feeling in markets this week that good news may be bad news once again –…
The case for a “soft” Fed landing may finally be taking hold
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Accumulating evidence that prices are slowing, alongside signs of stretched consumer finances and even the recent layoffs in the technology sector, may bolster faith the U.S.…
Fed’s Powell: ‘Soft landing’ chances have narrowed
(Reuters) – There remains a chance that the U.S. economy can escape a recession as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates to lower inflation, but that window of opportunity for a “soft…
‘It’s As Hard As A Punch’: NC Lt. Gov. Blasts Stacey Abrams Over ‘Soft Bigotry’
‘It’s As Hard As A Punch’: NC Lt. Gov. Blasts Stacey Abrams Over ‘Soft Bigotry’ Harold Hutchison on October 16, 2022 Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson of North Carolina slammed Georgia…
Bank of Canada’s ‘soft landing’ scenario hits the rocks in bond market
By Fergal Smith TORONTO – Canada’s inverted yield curve is signaling the Bank of Canada may raise interest rates to a level that triggers a recession, placing the central bank in a…
Fed’s Bullard: ‘Relatively soft landing’ feasible for Fed, ECB
(Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank may both be able to execute a “relatively soft landing” that avoids a harsh recession for their respective economies as they…
US Going Soft On Iran’s Oil Smugglers To Get Nuclear Deal Revived: REPORT
US Going Soft On Iran’s Oil Smugglers To Get Nuclear Deal Revived: REPORT Micaela Burrow on August 1, 2022 The U.S. has held back on sanctioning foreign firms involved in illicit Iranian…
Fed’s Bullard: ‘good chance’ for a soft landing
(Reuters) – St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank President James Bullard on Thursday said he sees a “good chance” the central bank will engineer a soft landing for the economy, meaning that it…
Canada’s finance minister says ‘soft landing’ not guaranteed as rates rise
OTTAWA – Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland expressed confidence on Thursday in the Bank of Canada’s ability to rein in surging inflation and keep price gains from becoming entrenched, but said there…
Bausch + Lomb Announces the U.S. Launch of Revive™ Custom Soft Contact Lenses
“Using our proprietary technologies for spherical, multifocal, toric and multifocal toric lenses, Revive™ custom soft lenses will allow eye care professionals to use one customizable soft contact lens for a broad patient…
Fed’s Harker: soft landing possible, not forecasting recession
(Reuters) – Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank President Patrick Harker on Wednesday said he believes the central bank can bring inflation down without sending the economy into a recession, in part because the…
Fed’s Williams: ‘soft landing’ would still see unemployment rate rise
ELTVILLE AM RHEIN, Germany – The Federal Reserve’s efforts to tame inflation will at best still see declining economic growth and a small rise in the unemployment rate for a period, New…
Asia prices down on soft demand, further downside seen limited
By Marwa Rashad LONDON – Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices were down this week on softer Spring demand but further downside is limited as Asian buyers are expected to start…
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