By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy is thought to have extended its surprisingly healthy streak at the start of this year, with consumers still spending freely despite the pressure of high interest rates. The government is expected to report that the gross domestic product grew at a slow but
US growth likely slowed last quarter but still pointed to a solid economy
The first rains may start in the second half of May
A passenger who was injured when a vehicle hit a utility pole on Roanoke Avenue on April 1 has died. In that incident, at 12:12 a.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a traffic crash with
A man, 21, drowned Sunday night after falling into the Tennessee River. Chattanooga Police were dispatched at 9:20 p.m. to a person in the Tennessee River in the 400 Block of Manufacturers
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The chief executive of Crypto.com has warned of some selling coming up as we approach the Bitcoin halving, citing the “buy the rumor, sell the news” strategy. Noting that what’s happening in the bitcoin market currently resembles previous cycles, he stressed: “I personally expect great performance within the next six months.” ‘There May Be Some […]
As is so often the case with Bidenomics, even good news is bad news because of the upward inflationary pressure.
The rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could result in potential jet fuel price hikes and lower passenger traffic, and no aviation player will be spared if a full blown war erupts in the region.
U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) has unveiled his plan to put the entire U.S. budget on a blockchain. “Every American can look at every budget item in the entire budget, anytime they want, 24 hours a day,” he explained, adding that if somebody is spending $16,000 for a toilet seat, everybody […]