Here’s what bond and gold traders are signaling about Russia’s nuclear shift

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World - The Guardian - October 31

Putin Lowers Nuclear Weapons Threshold After U.S. Allows Ukraine to Use Missiles Against Russia

A decree signed by the Russian leader, though long planned, came days after President Biden authorized the use of U.S.-supplied missiles by Ukraine for strikes inside Russia.

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Stocks fell and investors fled to safe haven assets on Tuesday, as global markets reacted to escalating tensions between the world's two largest nuclear powers.

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Russia changes nuclear doctrine as Ukraine gets OK to use U.S. long-range weapons

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The result on Tuesday of what appears to be an exceptionally tight presidential election could play a significant role on bitcoin’s short-term price action.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Cramer says 'so many things are working' in the market. Here are a few bright spots

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Business - CNBC - November 8

Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story review – a pleasure of a film about an unlikely bond

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What to know about estate planning

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Fed Cuts Interest Rates by a Quarter Point, but the Path Ahead Is Less Clear

The Federal Reserve is reducing rates in response to cooling inflation. Donald Trump’s presidential victory has pumped up uncertainty.

Business - The New York Times - November 7

What to know about the inflation report.

A fresh Consumer Price Index report could show that inflation, much cooler than in 2022 and 2023, is not fully stamped out.

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U.S. Inflation Ticks Up to 2.6% in October, as Fed Considers Rate Cut

Inflation has cooled notably, but a pickup in annual price increases underscores that it is not fully back to normal.

Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago

What Is North Korea’s Role in the Russia-Ukraine War?

North Korea’s supply of munitions has already been critical to the Russian war effort. Now, its troops appear to be poised to join the fight in Ukraine.

World - The New York Times - October 24

‘Trump trades’ move into overdrive as Dow, dollar and bond yields soar. What’s next for markets.

The question for investors is what happens once the postelection euphoria wears off.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Michael Jordan Went to Court. Here’s What Happened.

23XI Racing, which is co-owned by Jordan, is one of two teams suing NASCAR and its chairman Jim France for antitrust violations.

Sports - The New York Times - November 7

Here's what changed in the new Fed statement

This is a comparison of Thursday's Federal Open Market Committee statement with the one issued after the Fed's previous policymaking meeting in September.

Business - CNBC - November 7

What’s Next for Kamala Harris? Here Are Six Options.

Her friends, aides and political allies say it’s too soon for her to even contemplate her next career move. But the speculation has already begun.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Here’s what veterans want Congress to prioritize

From expanded health care access to reducing suicide rates, veterans groups are preparing to lobby the 119th Congress on a host of issues affecting retired service members. Veterans groups are ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Still need a REAL ID? Here’s what to know

In just a few months, you'll need a special ID to fly in the U.S.

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Russia spread false claims about Helene, Milton, government response: Report

Russia spread false claims about the U.S. government’s response to hurricanes Helene and Milton in an effort to sow discontent and undermine public support for Ukraine, according to a new report ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Ukraine and Russia in talks about halting strikes on energy plants

Qatar-mediated discussions mark resumption of previous efforts abandoned after Kyiv’s invasion of Kursk region

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Ukraine faces uncertainty as Trump's election raises questions about war with Russia

Following Donald Trump's election, Ukrainians are left wondering what his proposed peace deal could mean for the ongoing war. Amidst the turmoil, Kyiv says it is now battling North Korean troops ...

North Korea’s alliance with Russia proves Ukraine is not about religion

The invasion’s purpose remains a crass landgrab driven by desire to reignite Russian imperialism.

Politics - The Hill - November 9

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