President Donald Trump discussed a proposal for a federal stimulus aid round with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Republican of California (left) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Republican of Kentucky, (center) in the Oval Office on Monday. Photo by Doug Mills / Getty Images Improved unemployment benefits are likely …
Read More »Gold prices prepare to hit record highs, silver could hit $ 30 – Citi
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) Bullish sentiment in the precious metals space will push gold prices to all-time highs, according to Citigroup Inc., which …
Read More »Coronavirus recession hits women harder, governments must act now, IMF warns
“The Covid-19 pandemic threatens to reverse gains in women’s economic opportunities, widening gender gaps that persist despite 30 years of progress,” said IMF officials led by Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. Unlike the 2008 recession, which some dubbed the “man’s cession,” job losses in this recession are particularly severe in fields …
Read More »IBM, Coca-Cola, Wells Fargo, Devon Energy and more
A bottle of Coca-Cola Light is removed for a quality control test at a Coco-Cola bottling plant in Salt Lake City, Utah. George Frey | fake pictures Take a look at the companies that make headlines in the midday trade. Coca-Cola – Coca-Cola gained 2.5% after the beverage giant gave …
Read More »Robinhood rules out launch of UK investment app
Robinhood investment app seen on a smartphone in this photo illustration on June 24, 2020 in Washington, DC. Jim Watson | AFP | fake pictures Robinhood has postponed the launch of its popular UK stock trading app indefinitely. The Menlo Park, California-based fintech firm told people who signed up on …
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