Investing.com-- Gold prices rose in Asian trade on Tuesday, coming within sight of new highs amid increased bets that the Federal Reserve will begin cutting rates from September. But gains in gold were limited by some resilience in the dollar, as increased speculation that Donald Trump will win a second...

Gold prices rise, close to record highs as rate cut bets mount

Gold prices gained on Monday, hovering near a more than one-month high hit last week, aided by hopes for interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve as traders await for more comments from Fed officials to gauge the timing of those cuts. Spot gold rose nearly 0.5% at $2,422.79 per...

Gold hovers near one-month peak as Fed cut rate hopes lend support

Gold futures closed the week at $2,416.30, up $18.60 per ounce, or 0.78%. Gold stocks, as measured by the NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index, ended the week higher by 5.73%. The S&P/TSX Venture Index came in up 1.36%. The U.S. Trade-Weighted Dollar fell 0.75%. Strengths. The best performing precious metal...

Gold SWOT: Uganda Plans To Start Domestic Gold Purchases To Build Forex Reserves

Investing.com-- Gold prices fell slightly in early Asian trade on Monday, remaining in sight of a record high but seeing few increases in safe haven demand after an alleged assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump. Safe haven buying, in the face of increased U.S. political uncertainty, favored the...

Gold prices edge lower as dollar firms after Trump attack

NEW YORK, July 12 (Reuters) – Oil futures prices settled slightly lower on Friday as investors weighed weaker U.S. consumer sentiment against mounting hopes for a Federal Reserve rate cut in September. Brent crude futures settled 37 cents lower to $85.03 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures...

Oil Prices Settle Down after Data Shows Weaker U.S. Consumer Sentiment

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A suspected drug-smuggling tunnel discovered last week in Tijuana is so extensive that authorities need oxygen tanks to reach its end. This latest find adds to the series of sophisticated tunnels unearthed over the years, highlighting the ongoing battle against drug trafficking across the U.S.-Mexico border.

Massive Drug-Smuggling Tunnel Uncovered Connecting Tijuana to the U.S.

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Virginia State

Margaret Minnicks

WVTF reported that a new Virginia law will become effective on July 1, 2024. The law will prevent utility companies from disconnecting services on various occasions, which could leave someone without power for days.

A new law will keep utilities from being disconnected on weekends and holidays in Virginia

Pennsylvania State

Former President Donald Trump was hurried off the stage by Secret Service agents after apparent gunshots were heard during a rally in Pennsylvania.

Donald Trump 'Just Won The Election' Against President Joe Biden Amid 'Attempted Murder' Claims: 'This Election Is Now Over'

A recent study published in the journal Cell Reports Medicine has unveiled significant insights into how the frequency of bowel movements may be intricately linked to long-term health. Conducted by researchers from the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) in Seattle, the study analyzed data from over 1,400 healthy adults and discovered correlations between bowel movement frequency and signs of decreased organ function.

Study Links Infrequent Bowel Movements to Kidney Damage, Frequent Diarrhea to Liver Issues

You may have seen tennis shoes across telephone wires in Virginia and wondered about their significance.I was initially told this was done in honor of someone who had died from gun violence in the area.

Tennis shoes on wires across Virginia have different meanings

California State

As dawn breaks at the base of Otay Mountain, the oppressive heat already engulfs the landscape. Even in the early morning, temperatures near this 3,500-foot peak soar into triple digits, a harbinger of the deadly conditions awaiting migrants attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border. This part of California is under an excessive heat warning, exacerbating the perils for those making the treacherous journey.

California Heat Exposes Migrants to Life-Threatening Conditions Amid Rising Temperatures

Stop & Shop, a major grocery chain owned by Dutch conglomerate Ahold Delhaize, announced on Friday its decision to close 32 underperforming stores across the northeastern United States. This strategic move aims to bolster the company's financial performance amidst growing competition and rising inflation.

Stop & Shop to Close 32 Stores Amid Rising Competition and Inflation Pressures

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Kansas State

Wheat failed to look past the bearish USDA data on Friday, as all three exchanges headed lower. Chicago futures closed out the day with contracts down 8 ¾ to 20 ½ cents. Kansas City contracts posted losses of 7 to 16 cents at Friday’s settlement. MPLS spring wheat futures saw losses of 11 ¾ to 21 ¼ cents.

Wheat Collapses After Bearish USDA Reports

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LONDON (Reuters) - China's copper scrap imports have soared due to shortages of concentrate that is processed into refined metal used in the power and construction industries, but record high prices mean U.S. shipments are likely to pause.

Record copper prices likely to pause U.S. scrap shipments to China

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Bucks County Beacon

With an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, the U.S. experienced another violent episode in its increasingly polarized politics. Former President Trump, who’s about to formally become the GOP nominee for president in the 2024 election, survived the attempted assassination when, initial reports said, a bullet grazed his ear . But one rally attendee was killed , more spectators were injured and the suspected gunman is also dead. The Conversation’s politics editor, Naomi Schalit, spoke with University of Massachusetts, Lowell, scholar Arie Perliger after the event. Perliger offered insight from his study of political violence and assassinations. Given the stark political polarization in the U.S., Perliger said, “it’s not a surprise that eventually people engage in violence.”

‘One Inch from a Potential Civil War’? Trump Shooting a Close Call for American Democracy

Oklahoma State

Here in Oklahoma and a lot of other parts of the country we have reached the dog days of summer. That was once described to me as a hot summer day when “a dog is chasing a cat down the street…and they are both walking”. Cattle and beef markets often struggle in the period after July 4 until mid-August or so. The week after Independence Day, Choice boxed beef prices dropped back from holiday highs of $330/cwt. to about $322/cwt. but seemed to stabilize by the end of the second week of July.

Cattle and beef markets in the summer doldrums

Goldman Sachs reported a significant surge in its second-quarter profits, marking a 150% increase from the same period last year. This surge is attributed to a robust rebound in investment banking activities. The Wall Street giant's net income for the quarter reached $3.04 billion, surpassing analyst expectations, while total revenues rose by 17% to $12.73 billion.

Goldman Sachs Profits Surge 150% as Investment Banking Rebounds

Bethel Park, PA

Authorities have identified the gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. The FBI confirmed the shooter was 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. The motive for the attack remains unclear.

Who Was Thomas Matthew Crooks: Trump Rally Shooter Identified as 20-Year-Old Pennsylvania Man

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Gold Prices Dip Amidst Strong Dollar and Anticipation of Fed's Rate Path

Gold prices saw a slight decline on Monday, pressured by a firm U.S....

Gold Prices Dip Amidst Strong Dollar and Anticipation of Fed's Rate Path

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