The Federal Bureau of Investigation keeps reams of crime data, which it releases both every quarter and once a year. Among the crimes it tracks is aggravated assault, which it defines as “an unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury.” This usually involves a weapon, like a gun or a […]
Read moreWhite House pours more money into economy amid inflation concerns Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, provides insight into Biden’s Build Back Better plan. President Biden on Tuesday outlined the steps his administration is taking to combat surging inflation ahead of the holiday season, saying the different actions will help ease supply-chain bottlenecks and reduce rising gas prices. The government recently reported […]
Read moreKudlow: Biden continues to downplay inflation crisis ‘Kudlow’ host discusses on going inflation as President Biden appoints Jerome Powell as Fed chair. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, on deck for a second term, is promising he’ll keep clamping down on inflation. "We will use our tools both to support the economy and a strong labor market and to prevent higher […]
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Once a year, the Federal Bureau of Investigation releases its Uniform Crime Report (UCR). The most recent version covers 2020, but the reports date back to 1930. The FBI says the report is created for law enforcement officials and “students of criminal justice, researchers, the media, and the public.” Much of the analysis of crime trends in America are based on […]
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Expects 8.1% rise in GDP in second quarter The State Bank of India (SBI) has upgraded its GDP growth projections for this year to a range of 9.3% to 9.6%, from 8.5% to 9% forecast earlier, attributing the optimism to improved vaccination and lower incidence of COVID-19 cases in the country. Citing 41 high-frequency indicators factored into its ‘Nowcasting’ model, […]
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With today’s national unemployment rate at 4.6%, which is the number supplied by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in its “The Employment Situation — October 2021” report, it is hard to imagine that the number was three times that just a year and a half ago. The economy added 531,000 jobs last month, and six-figure increases have been the […]
Read moreStudent loan refinancing can help you lower your payments and save on interest. Here’s how you can refinance student loans without a degree. (iStock) Refinancing your student loans can be a smart way to secure a lower interest rate, reduce your monthly payments or even pay off your loan faster. The only problem? Most lenders won’t let you refinance until […]
Read morePeople turn to housing market across America as inflation soars FOX Business chief national correspondent Connell McShane reports from Montana and speaks with Craig Janssen, with Live Water Properties, a real estate brokerage specializing in land and ranches for sale. Big money investors looking for a hedge against inflation have been turning to farms and ranches, according to brokers, who […]
Read moreIf you need money to pay for a medical procedure, a medical loan can help cover the cost. Learn more about medical loans and how they work. (iStock) Your health is priceless. But health care can be expensive, and if you get sick, medical bills can really add up. While health insurance will typically cover a portion of your care, […]
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