"No warning can save people determined to grow suddenly rich" - Lord Overstone
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Gold •171 days | 2,368.70 | +35.30 | +1.51% |
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Platinum •15 mins | 936.40 | +12.90 | +1.40% |
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WTI Crude •1 day | 69.46 | +0.08 | +0.12% |
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Gasoline •1 day | 1.942 | +0.019 | +0.98% |
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Ethanol •171 days | 2.161 | +0.000 | +0.00% |
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Silver •171 days | 30.82 | +1.16 | +3.92% |
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Silver • 171 days | 30.82 | +1.16 | +3.92% | |
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Copper • 171 days | 4.530 | +0.111 | +2.51% | |
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Brent Crude • 1 day | 72.94 | +0.06 | +0.08% | |
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Natural Gas • 1 day | 3.748 | +0.164 | +4.58% | |
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Heating Oil • 1 day | 2.232 | -0.006 | -0.27% |
Markets / Economy
Biden Plan Targets “Wealthy” Taxpayers
Biden’s tax plan, just announced, proposes the 12.4% Social Security tax to kick back in for incomes above $400,000
Jobs Report Paints Dire Picture of US Economy
As health experts warn about a looming, and perhaps imminent, third wave of the pandemic, data shows that the U.S. continues to pile on unemployment claims
13-Minute COVID Tests Could Get Life Back To Normal
The United States, Canada and Europe have all unlocked the doors of rapid COVID testing amid a surge in cases.
How COVID-19 Is Transforming The World's Sovereign Wealth Funds
The role that many sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) play in national economic policy has changed dramatically as a result of the pandemic, giving rise to questions about their future.
Today’s Young Adults Aren’t Leaving the Nest
The pandemic has given greater impetus to the phenomenon of young adults living with their parents, even post-college, and for once, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re a creep.
Permanent Layoffs Are On The Rise
One executive told CNBC they are looking to reduce travel expenses permanently. “We just don’t need to necessarily make the trips that we’ve historically made.”
Bankruptcies Loom As Fed Spells Out Economic Gloom
Experts are warning that the growing momentum of Covid-19 bankruptcies will make 2008 appear tame in comparison.
Is U.S. Real Estate Bouncing Back?
While there haven’t been many economic bright spots during the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. housing starts in July might inspire some optimism.
Dead Malls Could Be Amazon’s Next Target
Amazon is reportedly in talks to team up with Simon Property Group, the biggest U.S. mall owner, to convert bankrupt megastores into fulfillment centers.
Jobs Report Doesn’t Say Much Amid COVID Uncertainty
U.S. employers added 7.5 million jobs in May and June, following a devastating April in which millions filed for unemployment benefits
