Gold price update for Monday, July 14: Gold starts off strong following new tariff threats
Gold Futures Update Gold futures started the week at $3,376.50 per ounce, marking a 0.6% increase from Friday’s closing price of $3,356. This represents the highest opening price for gold in almost a month, surpassing the $3,400 mark last seen on June 16, 2025. This boost in gold prices coincides with renewed tensions over tariffs. […]
Asia-Pacific markets show varied performances as investors evaluate Trump’s recent tariff threats; bitcoin reaches new heights.
Asia-Pacific markets are mixed The Asia-Pacific market wrapped up a mixed day on Monday. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index rose by 0.26% to finish at 24,203.32, while the CSI 300 index in mainland China remained unchanged at 4,017.67. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 dropped 0.28%, closing at 39,459.62, but the broader Topix index held steady […]
Threats to public officials continue a year after the Trump assassination attempt
Threats against civil servants have surged since President Trump’s initial assassination attempt. Experts in political violence have observed a troubling rise, stating there hasn’t been any significant decline. The first unsuccessful attack was one of two incidents that coincided with Trump’s campaign for a second term, leading to a barrage of dismissive rhetoric surrounding the […]
Texas man taken into custody for suspected threats on social media regarding Trump, saying ‘I won’t miss’
Texas Man Arrested Over Threat to Trump A Texas man was arrested following a Facebook post that allegedly threatened President Trump ahead of his visit to Carville. Robert Herrera, a 52-year-old from San Antonio, faces charges for threatening the president and transmitting those threats across state lines. A statement from the US Attorney’s Office for […]
Ex-Secret Service agents discuss political threats for 2025
The 2024 assassination attempt on Butler, Pennsylvania’s President Donald Trump has prompted significant changes aimed at enhancing Secret Service security measures, especially in light of escalating threats. The risks Trump faces are varied, involving violent extremists and domestic actors who might feel incited by heated political rhetoric, according to experts. Bill Gage, a former Secret […]
Democrats amplify the threats of ‘assassination culture’ towards ICE
Escalating Violence Against Federal Agents This week has seen significant developments, as violent attacks against federal law enforcement officials are on the rise. It’s alarming, to say the least. US immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) agents are particularly affected, experiencing a staggering 700% increase in violence compared to last year. Some are suggesting that the […]
Man taken into custody for reportedly making threats against Trump on Facebook prior to Texas trip
Texas Man Arrested for Threats Against President A man from Texas was taken into custody on Thursday, according to federal authorities. Robert Herrera, 52, from San Antonio, is facing accusations related to making threats of interstate communication toward the president. The concerning message was shared on a local news outlet’s Facebook page that was discussing […]
Event Canceled Following Multiple Threats Against Cartoonist Over Controversial Texas Flood Comment
Buffalo Newspaper Guild Postpones Happy Hour Due to Death Threats The Buffalo Newspaper Guild announced on Thursday that it has decided to postpone a Happy Hour event at the Buffalo History Museum following a “death threat” directed at cartoonists featured in museum exhibits. This decision arose amid serious safety concerns and specific threats that prompted […]
Completely Disrespectful for Trump to Use Online Threats About Tariffs
Brazil’s President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva announced on Thursday that Brazil will impose and lift 50% tariffs on U.S. imports starting August 1. Lula mentioned that Brazil would approach the World Trade Organization (WTO) and other nations to clarify the situation regarding these tariffs. He pointed out that Trump seemed “disrespectful” for announcing these […]
Stocks Decline as President Trump Intensifies Tariff Threats
Market Update The S&P 500 Index has seen a decline of -0.57%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average has dropped by -0.65%. The Nasdaq 100 Index is down -0.51% as well. In addition, September’s E-Mini S&P Futures fell by -0.67%, and September’s E-Mini Nasdaq futures dropped by -0.57%. The stock market is experiencing a downturn […]