The weakening of the US dollar is set to slide even further, but its importance as the world’s reserve currency is unlikely to diminish, according to analysts. The greenback had benefited when investors flew to safety amid the pandemic, which carried it to a half-and-a-half-year high in March. But now …
Read More »Daily cases of coronavirus in the US fall below 50,000 in seven straight days
Shannon Axelsson takes a break from sitting on the beach to test for coronavirus (COVID-19) disease in Revere, Massachusetts, August 11, 2020. Brian Snyder | Reuters New cases of coronavirus in the US grew by nearly 48,700 on Friday, marking seven consecutive days that the daily count fell below 50,000 …
Read More »Gold price stumbles after 24.7% increase in US existing home sales
Editor’s note: Stay up to date with daily news with so much market volatility! Stay tuned for a few minutes with our quick summary of today’s must-read news and expert advice. Sign up here! (Kitco News) – The gold market continues to struggle to find its feet as prices continue …
Read More »CDC Director Dr Redfield pointed to Rhode Island’s coronavirus restrictions in daycares as a ‘way’ to reopen schools
Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dr Robert Redfield on Friday cited a new study published by his agency as evidence that there is a way to safely open child care centers and schools despite the pandemic. The study, cited by Redfield, looked at confirmed and probable …
Read More »WHO warns that a coronavirus vaccine alone will not end a pandemic
Lisa Taylor receives a COVID-19 vaccination from RN Jose Muniz for participating in a vaccination study at the Research Centers of America on August 07, 2020 in Hollywood, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images The World Health Organization said Friday that a vaccine will be a “vital tool” in the …
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