Gold Futures Flat as Market Positions Itself for U.S. Economic Data

Trump victory hands hedge funds $1.2bn win from bet against renewables

Clean energy shares have tumbled on fears Republican president-elect will scrap subsidies and tax breaks

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

What's the gold price forecast for November 2024?

Planning to add gold to your portfolio soon? Here's where gold prices could be headed this month.

White truffles, Italy's gold, menaced by climate change

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

How much is a gold bar worth right now?

The price of gold has been fluctuating, so it's important to understand how much your gold bars are worth now.

Gold, prices, and jobs: What's at stake in Ghana's elections?

World - Yahoo News - 21 hours ago

5 common mistakes new gold investors make

Gold can benefit your portfolio in many ways, but it's important to understand these critical mistakes first.

Women will decide America’s future

Where female voters go, the result of the US presidential election follows

Business - Financial Times - October 28

This Is a Glimpse of the Future of AI Robots

Physical Intelligence, a well-funded startup chasing breakthroughs in robotic intelligence, has developed a robot capable of doing various household chores remarkably well.

Tech - Wired - October 31

The Future of Political Influencers

Republicans now see the value in collaborating with influencers and content creators. Their plan? Bring them under their red tent for many elections to come.

Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

Iran’s response to Israeli attack awaited as Tehran says it is ‘entitled’ to defend itself – live

Iranian army tells local media four soldiers killed ‘countering projectiles’ in Israel’s overnight attack. We’ve launched video footage of the blasts and light flashes in Tehran early today and ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Trump campaign distancing itself from comedian's comment at divisive Madison Square Garden rally

Former President Donald Trump laid out his vision for America Sunday at a rally in New York's Madison Square Garden. The rally featured offensive remarks from surrogates like comedian Tony ...

San Jose State Women’s Volleyball Team Finds Itself at Center of Transgender Debate

After reports that the team includes a transgender player, several schools have forfeited matches against the university out of protest.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Trump campaign distances itself from House speaker's plan for 'massive reform' to ACA

House Speaker Mike Johnson's assertion that Republicans would implement "massive reform" to the Affordable Care Act is causing a bit of a headache for the Trump campaign.

Review: A restaurant is a world unto itself in 'La Cocina,' one of the year's freshest films

Starring Raúl Briones and Rooney Mara, the latest film from Alonso Ruizpalacios searches for signs of life in the intense work of running a not-great restaurant.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 31

Gold prices smash another record: What gold assets should you buy now?

As the price of gold surges, it's important to make educated decisions on which types of gold to invest in.

Nobel economics prize is awarded for research into why countries succeed or fail

The Nobel memorial prize in economics has been awarded to three U.S.-based academics for research into why societies with poor rule of law and exploitative institutions do not generate sustainable ...

World - ABC News - October 14

Harris expands economic plans with focus on Black men

Vice President Harris on Monday released an opportunity agenda for Black men, focusing on helping business owners, teachers, cryptocurrency investors, men with health conditions, and men in the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

MIT professors share Nobel Prize in economics

The Nobel Prize in economics was awarded to three Americans Monday. Two of them are MIT professors.

Nobel economics prize goes to global inequality researchers

Three U.S.-based academics won the 2024 Nobel economics prize for their research into why global inequality persists.

A Russian economic meltdown is coming next year

As the Russian economy tanks, immiseration and social discontent grow, and money dries up, Putin won’t have the resources to fuel his war machine.

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Harris Targets Black Men With New Economic Proposals

The Democratic candidate suggests small business loans and improved access to the legal cannabis industry for Black entrepreneurs.

Business - Inc. - October 14

Trump promises tariffs to help pay for economic plans

Former President Donald Trump addressed the Economic Club of Chicago and doubled down on applying tariffs to help pay for the costs of his proposed economic plan. Trump affirmed tariffs will keep ...

Harris and Trump Push Economic Plans to Woo Holdouts

The candidates provided more detail on how they would bolster the economy, with ideas ranging from tariffs to more assistance for Black entrepreneurs.

Business - The New York Times - October 16

Four economic truths that explain the US’s bizarre election

A trip to America’s number 3 shopping mall offers answers to what’s really going on

Business - Financial Times - October 17

China’s economy grows 4.6% in third quarter

Lowest figure in year and a half comes as Beijing steps up stimulus efforts

Business - Financial Times - October 18

Chinese economic slowdown deepens, official figures show

Gross domestic product rose by 4.6% on a yearly basis, below Beijing's "around 5%" annual target.

How the US can counter China's economic coercion

The Chinese threat of economic coercion has been effective, but the U.S. has leverage over China due to its reliance on supplying U.S. companies, and can leverage the imbalance in China's export ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

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