In just over a week, Michigan’s risk of a coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) has gone from a “high” risk level to a “medium” risk level by Covid Act Now. The Covid Act Now group of technologists, epidemiologists, health experts, and public policy leaders is identifying each state’s level of risk for …
Read More »Gold spot price above $ 1,900 for the first time since 2011 as new home sales in the United States exceeded expectations in June
Editor’s Note: Let yourself be caught in minutes with our quick roundup of today’s must-read news and expert insights that moved precious metals and financial markets. Sign up here! (Kitco News) The price of gold maintained its daily gains after new home sales in the United States exceeded expectations in …
Read More »AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine Data Doesn’t Impress Some Experts
AstraZeneca Plc fell from a record in New York trade after data for the company’s Covid-19 vaccine candidate, while promising, fueled concerns about whether it can match competitors. Bernstein analysts led by Ronny Gal said the vaccine, developed in association with the University of Oxford, showed initial positive data, but …
Read More »Where Michigan is located, positive test rates
DETROIT – Michigan has increased testing in recent weeks, but how has that affected the positive testing rate? In the past two weeks (June 29 – July 12), Michigan has averaged nearly 20,000 COVID-19 diagnostic tests per day, compared to around 15,000 in the prior period (June 14 – June …
Read More »How to Read US Economic Data Without Turning
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – As the United States prepares for presidential, congressional and local elections in November, the country’s economy is also on a roller coaster. FILE PHOTO: Information signs are seen at the Destiny USA shopping center during the reopening, as restrictions on coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are eased in …
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