Weather: Today’s 9/10 Rating is the Calm Before the Stormy Week Ahead

Today in City, State, the weather forecast seems to be a rollercoaster of ups and downs. With a rating of 9/10, today is expected to be exceptionally beautiful, so it might be a good idea to soak up the sunshine while it lasts. However, the remainder of the week does not look as promising, with two slow-moving storm systems anticipated to bring several days of showers and storms. The forecast for the upcoming days suggests …

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Stocks Surge After Fed Calm – Focus on Apple Earnings and Jobs Report Ahead

New York, NY – Following a tumultuous trading session impacted by the Federal Reserve’s policy decision, US stocks made a steady climb on Thursday. Investors turned their attention to Apple’s earnings and the upcoming monthly jobs report, setting aside concerns about interest rates for the time being. The S&P 500 rose by approximately 0.5%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a gain of 0.6%. The Nasdaq Composite, dominated by tech stocks, led the gains …

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Earthquake Facts: 4.8 Magnitude Shakes Northeast, New Yorkers Urged to Remain Calm

Franklin Square, New York—A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck parts of the Northeast on Friday morning, causing buildings to shake from Washington, DC to New York City to Maine, according to the US Geological Survey. This quake, the third largest recorded in the area in the last five decades, and the strongest in New Jersey in over 240 years, surprised residents across the region unaccustomed to seismic activity. Millions of people across hundreds of miles felt …

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Rates are safe for now: Fed Chair calls for calm before cutting interest rates | The New York Times

WASHINGTON, DC – Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated the central bank is in no rush to lower interest rates as he emphasized the importance of patience in assessing the economic situation. Powell’s remarks came amidst growing concerns over the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on global markets and the overall economy. Speaking at a press conference, Powell highlighted the Fed’s commitment to maintaining a steady approach in handling monetary policy, indicating that any decisions …

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