Gold price hovers near record high, bulls seem unaffected by elevated US bond yields – FXStreet
Gold prices have regained positive traction following an overnight pullback from all-time highs. Political uncertainty in the US and tensions in the Middle East are supporting the safe haven XAU/USD. The accommodative monetary policy environment remains supportive, offsetting the rise in US Treasury yields. Gold prices (XAU/USD) picked up some bullish buying during Asian trading […]
Catholic high school girls’ soccer team boycotts game against school with infamous male player
A Catholic high school girls' soccer team in New Hampshire has refused to play against other schools that have boys on the team. Bishop Brady High School in Concord stood up against Kiersage Regional High School for having boys on its girls' team, even though state law prohibits such participation. The Kiersage Area School Board […]
Gold price pauses its advance after hitting record high due to steep US yields – FXStreet
Gold fell 0.09%, just below its all-time high, as U.S. Treasury yields rose more than 10 basis points to 4.192%. Money continues to flow into safe havens amid hostilities in the Middle East and uncertainty in the U.S. election, where polls show a close race between Harris and Trump. Fed officials have signaled a gradual […]
NYC mega-casino plan pits hard hats vs. High Line ‘elite’
The gloves are off and local helmets and High Line enthusiasts are fighting over a controversial proposal to build a $12 billion luxury casino complex at Hudson Yards. The Building and Construction Industry Council will hold a “We Build” rally Thursday in support of Wynn Resorts' job-creation plan to build a casino, office and apartment […]
Pennsylvania high school football team dominates opponent despite having just 11 players
Football is also said to be the ultimate team sport. This game requires 11 players on both sides of the ball for a team to win, as well as special teams members contributing. But Pittsburgh High School entered last Friday's game in a particularly deficient position. In fact, Westinghouse High School only had a total […]
Bitcoin at 3-month high as Trump odds drive currencies – Yahoo Finance
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Cryptocurrency Bitcoin hit a three-month high in early Asian trading on Monday, with the dollar set to extend its gains in the countdown to the U.S. presidential election in two weeks. Election polls show former President Donald Trump's chances of winning the Nov. 5 election are increasing, as his proposed tariff and […]
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD hits another record high above $2,700 – FXStreet
Gold prices gained momentum to near $2,720 in early Asian time on Monday. Uncertainty and geopolitical risks surrounding the US election have increased demand for safe-haven assets such as gold. Concerns about China's economic slowdown could weigh on XAU/USD. Gold prices (XAU/USD) expanded to around $2,720 in early Asian time on Monday. Tensions in the […]
High Turnout Doesn’t Mean There Hasn’t Been Voter Suppression
Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) said Sunday on CBS' “Face the Nation” that Georgia's high turnout in early voting does not disprove charges of voter suppression. . A partial transcription follows: MARGARET BRENNAN: Senator, we've had incredible turnout so far in Georgia. But on Friday, Vice President Harris spoke out about attacks on voting freedoms, specifically […]
Freight Rail Delays Hit Two-year High at L.A., Long Beach
Freight rail delays are at their highest in two years as imports on the West Coast reach record levels while East Coast shipments are being diverted due to strikes and the Houthi threat. Cargo is piling up at the ports of Beach and Los Angeles. According to Sheet Trade Maritime NewsTraffic at the Port of […]
Netflix shares hit all-time high as investors shrug off subscriber slowdown
Netflix shares rose on Friday, buoyed by investor optimism that its strong content lineup will help the streaming giant maintain strong subscriber growth even as the password-sharing crackdown wanes. reached an all-time high. The company, widely seen as the winner of Hollywood's streaming wars, saw its stock rise nearly 10% to $754.90, and if it […]