A regressive tax could cover the deficit in Social Security reserves
to the editor: For employees, the Social Security tax is currently 6.2% for both the employee and the employer for…
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GBP/JPY: The market is recovering, but caution remains: reflections before the weekend
Following yesterday's analysis, where we discussed the possibility of the correction slowing down and the market seeking equilibrium around 214.5,…
Elon Musk's rocket launches are a nuisance for this California town
Sonic booms often arrive without warning. In the strawberry fields outside Lompoc, California, farmworkers shiver and look skyward. They feel…
US dollar: De-escalation sends bulls fleeing
Rumors about an imminent Middle East peace deal sent the USD index tumbling. The ECB raised interest rates but gave…
The 'right to repair' movement shows how powerful human connection is
to the editor: For years, I enjoy starting my mornings with a double cappuccino and the Los Angeles Times. The…
EUR/USD: The euro in the hands of the ECB
The European Central Bank meeting will clarify the outlook for the EURUSD. The US dollar fails to capitalize on the…
USD/JPY continues its rise: Is there a limit?
rose to 160.52 on Thursday, marking its highest level since July 2024. The Japanese yen remains under significant pressure despite…
Letters to the Editor: The James Comey Case Isn't Actually That Legally Complicated
to the editor: Contributing writer Wayne Unger goes out of his way to present the pending James Comey case as…
Gold faces persistent selling pressure
fell to $4,174 per troy ounce on Wednesday, hitting its lowest level since late March. Pressure on the precious metal…
Other cities have made progress on homelessness. Los Angeles can too
to the editor: As always, columnist Steve López is right (“For mayoral candidates and for all of Los Angeles, this…