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Social Security 2027 COLA Set at 3.9%: What $78 More Monthly Means for 70M Beneficiaries
Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 3.9% COLA increase in 2027, boosting a $2,000 monthly check to $2,078. The adjustment reflects higher inflation but strains the program’s finances ahead of a projected 2032 trust fund depletion.
Supreme Court Strips Independent Agencies of Firing Protection, July 24
Supreme Court’s Trump v. Slaughter ruling lets the president fire independent agency heads without cause, overturning Humphrey’s Executor. Federal Reserve kept its independence in Trump v. Cook.
Seven-Eleven Japan Warns Stores Over Staff Reselling Pokemon Cards, July 24
Seven-Eleven Japan warned franchise stores after employees and owners hoarded and resold Pokemon cards and anime merchandise. Legal experts say criminal charges are unlikely, but contract termination is possible.
Australia’s New 30% Capital Gains Tax Hits Retirees From July 2027
Australia’s new capital gains tax reform cuts the 50% CGT discount and imposes a 30% minimum tax rate from July 1, 2027. Retirees and investors should realise gains before the deadline to save tax.
Australian Shares Fall as Oil Prices Surge Above $100 and Inflation Fears Return
Australian shares slipped on July 24, 2026, after oil prices climbed above US$100 per barrel, bringing inflation concerns back into focus. Crude prices jumped following renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, leaving investors cautious across global markets. Higher energy costs could put more pressure on businesses, households, and central banks. So, what pushed the…
India VIX Jumps 5.51% to 14.22 as Investors Brace for Market Swings
India VIX surged 5.51% to 14.22 in early trade on July 24, 2026, signaling rising investor unease. The Sensex tumbled 579.30 points, or 0.74%, to 75,830.10 by 9:30 AM IST. The Nifty 50 slid 167.20 points, or 0.70%, to 23,702.40, dropping below the 23,750 mark. Escalating Middle East tensions and a sharp crude oil spike…
Aeon Issues ¥70B in Corporate Bonds for Individual Investors, July 24
Aeon issues ¥70 billion in unsecured corporate bonds for individual investors with 2.7-3.3% interest rates. Sales begin August 10, 2026, with a seven-year maturity and A- credit rating.
Former French Open Champion Rika Hiraki Arrested Over Romance Scam July 23
Former French Open champion Rika Hiraki arrested on suspicion of romance fraud involving 300,000 yen scam. The 54-year-old denies involvement in the scheme targeting a Kagoshima woman.
Secret Service Agent on Vance Detail Placed on Leave Over Leak Probe July 23
Secret Service agent on VP JD Vance’s detail placed on administrative leave after suspected leak to press about travel plans and security team complaints.