JANUARY 15, 2025
US stocks ripped higher Wednesday after strong bank earnings results and encouraging inflation data.
The bond sell-off also saw some relief as yields tumbled.
The moves mark a recalibration in the Fed's path for rates.
US stocks rallied sharply on Wednesday as traders took in encouraging inflation data and strong earnings from Wall Street banks.
The sell-off in...
JANUARY 15, 2025
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden wave during a campaign rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, on June 28. - Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters
friends for 50 years,” the first lady said in an interview with The Washington Post published Wednesday. “It was disappointing.”
Pelosi was among the top Democrats to express reservations about Joe Biden’s ability to defeat...
JANUARY 14, 2025
Around 400 million people are expected to attend the Maha Kumbh Mela in the next six weeks. - Sanjay Kanojia/NurPhoto/Getty Images
Millions of Hindu devotees are bathing in sacred waters as the world’s biggest religious gathering begins in India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh.
Over the next six weeks, a staggering 400 million people are expected to attend the...
JAN 7, 2025
Denmark’s king has unveiled a new royal coat of arms that more prominently features Greenland, as President-elect Donald Trump again floats the idea of the United States buying the Danish territory, a proposal that disrupted relations with Copenhagen during his first term in office.
King Frederik X issued a declaration in December to change the royal coat of...
JANUARY 6, 2025
New year, new housing market? Not exactly.
In early 2025, affordability remains a major challenge for prospective homebuyers, with rates and listing prices proving to be sticky, said Joel Berner, senior economist at Realtor.com.
The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage kicked off 2025 near 7%, just above where it was last January.
"Several key factors can cause mortgage...
JANUARY 6, 2025
In a surprising archaeological discovery, a 500-year-old Shiva temple has been unearthed in Patna, Bihar’s capital city. The temple, located in Ward No. 54, was found beneath what was long considered a garbage dump. The site, believed to be land once associated with a monastery, has revealed a rich historical and spiritual treasure, sparking immense excitement among...
JANUARY 6, 2025
Kapil Dev, the legendary Indian cricketer.
Kapil’s journey, from earning only INR 1,500 per match to becoming a multi-millionaire, shows his big impact on cricket and his successful business ventures. Kapil also appeared in movies and shared inspiring quotes about life and leadership. Check out his net worth, career highlights, movie roles, and memorable quotes.
Kapil Dev: Kapil Dev, the...
JANUARY 6, 2025
The earth has existed for millions of years, and life has lived there for millions of years. However, with time, the history of life on Earth changed, and human civilization was born along with animals and birds. There is no doubt that the ancient civilizations of the world developed on the banks of rivers.
In this sequence, tribes,...
JANUARY 6, 2025
Sushruta performed cataract surgery centuries before Western doctors
India’s brilliant contributions to science and culture often flew under the radar, thanks to a mix of colonial neglect and Western-centric history. When the British ruled, they downplayed India’s achievements, and over time, Western narratives took center stage. Many of India’s ideas were buried in ancient texts or passed on...
JANUARY 6, 2025
The dollar could fall sharply if the U.S. nonfarm payrolls report on Friday misses expectations, Ebury economist Enrique Diaz-Alvarez says in a note. The dollar looks “extremely expensive” as markets are pricing in just one-and-a-half interest-rate cuts from the Federal Reserve this year, considerable U.S. economic strength and inflation pressures, he says. This leaves the currency vulnerable...
