(Reuters) – Alphabet Inc’s (GOOGL.O) Google said on Friday that it would no longer provide data in response to requests from Hong Kong authorities following the introduction of a new national security law imposed by China. The U.S. tech giant had not produced any data since the sweeping new law …
Read More »Gold price lower on the day as US retail sales disappoint in July
Editor’s note: Keep up to date with our quick summary of today’s must-read news stories and expert advice moving the precious metals and financial markets. Sign up here! (Kitco News) Gold prices fell backwards less than expected July retail sales data. U.S. retail sales rose 1.2% in July after an …
Read More »US had more than 200,000 excessive deaths this year, CDC Data Show
The death toll in the United States through July 2020 is 8 percent to 12 percent higher than it would have been if the coronavirus pandemic had never occurred. That is at least 164,937 deaths above the number expected for the first seven months of the year – 16,183 more …
Read More »Gold price above $ 1,940 as inflation beats expectations in July
Editor’s Note: Keep up to date with our quick summary of today’s must-read news stories and expert advice moving the precious metals and financial markets. Sign up here! (Kitco News) Gold was back to flat trading on the day and above $ 1,940 an ounce to July inflation data, which …
Read More »Wisconsin passes 1 million negative COVID-19 tests
MADISON, Wis. (WBAY) – Wisconsin added 507 new coronavirus patients to its pandemic response, while other trends showed improvement, including a milestone for negative COVID-19 test results in the state Department of Health Services report Monday. The state received 8,167 test results in the past 24-hour period, continuing with a …
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