Trump risks losing some pro-life voters unless he changes ‘his tune’ on abortion, activist warns
First appeared on FOX: Former President Trump has shifted some of his abortion policies to appeal to independents and disillusioned Democrats, but this could alienate the pro-life base that helped him win the 2016 presidential election. But growing support from centrist voters could make up for that. “The pro-life vote can't be taken away by […]
Harris’ risk-averse strategy risks it all
Vice President Kamala Harris' refusal to give a single solo interview since the inauguration has reached the level of farce in Washington. But outside of Washington, D.C., she is playing a game with increasingly serious consequences. But first, the show in town. Will she or won't she? And if she does, who will she bring […]
Communicate risks of not getting Covid vaccine to boost uptake, study suggests | Vaccines and immunisation
Policymakers who want to encourage uptake of COVID-19 vaccines should focus on communicating the risks of not getting vaccinated, a study suggests. The Chinese researchers say they found this approach, known as a loss-framing strategy, to be more persuasive in encouraging people to get vaccinated than focusing on benefits to individuals or others. According to […]
Gold price gains ground near the all-time high amid geopolitical risks, Fed rate cut bets – FXStreet
Gold prices continued to rise in Asian markets on Wednesday. The worsening situation in the Middle East and a dovish stance from the Federal Reserve are supporting gold prices. Traders are awaiting speeches from Waller and Bostic on Wednesday. Gold prices (XAU/USD) rose above $2,500 per troy ounce on Wednesday, buoyed by rising geopolitical tensions […]
Republican offensive risks backfiring with transgender friends, family
Former President Trump and other Republicans have portrayed Vice President Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as left-wing extremists and say their administrations would usher in a dramatic cultural shift aimed at undermining conservative values, particularly when it comes to promoting protections for transgender Americans. It's a strategy aimed at galvanizing conservative voters and garnering […]
Currencies tread water as Middle East risks temper rate cut optimism By Reuters – Investing.com
By Ray Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The dollar and yen fell on Tuesday, giving back some of the safe-haven gains they had made earlier in the week, after a major missile attack between Israel and Hezbollah raised fears of further escalation of tensions. An impending US interest rate cut also remained top of mind for […]
Gold price loses ground despite rising Fed rate cut bets, geopolitical risks – FXStreet
Gold prices attracted sellers in Asian markets on Tuesday. Growing expectations of a U.S. interest rate cut this year and escalating geopolitical conflicts may limit gold’s declines. Investors will be closely watching the U.S. central bank’s consumer confidence and home price index data due on Tuesday. Gold prices (XAU/USD) are trading in negative territory due […]
The risks that could push our debt-riddled economy over the edge
Overall, economic data from the US, Europe and China is weak, and consumer and producer confidence is quite low in many places. Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan WatchingConsumers are much more reluctant to spend money than they were last year. At the same time, Moynihan said, about 10% of banks are 69 million customers […]
Giants avoid risks in uneven practice test against Jets
With just a few minutes left in Wednesday’s joint practice with the Jets, Malik Neighbors should have caught a deep pass that fell out of the sky from Daniel Jones down the left sideline. It was one of the few golden opportunities for a Giants offense that was far from dynamic that day, and they […]
Harris’ price control ‘Kamanomics’ plan risks scaring away Wall Street donors on the fence
With Kamala Harris leading the presidential polls, one of the big questions for Wall Street and corporate America is what her economic policies will be: Will they be a word-for-word copy of the progressive platitudes known as Bidennomics? After all, she sat idly by while her boss, Joe Biden, and Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Lina […]