Category: Politics

As New College’s Financial Oversight Deteriorated, Critics Were Dismissed

As New College’s financial oversight unraveled, critics were removed Two former top finance officers at the New College Foundation say they were ousted in 2023 after pushing back against college administrators who sought to use donor-restricted funds to cover President Richard Corcoran’s salary and benefits — a move they said would violate the terms of […]

Gold Prices Decline Following Positive US Jobs Report

Stock image. Gold prices fell by nearly 1% on Friday as a stronger-than-expected US jobs report alleviated some economic concerns despite lingering geopolitical uncertainty. Spot gold traded 0.8% lower at just under $3,330 an ounce as of 10:40 a.m. ET, after hitting as high as $3,375.37 earlier in the day. Gold futures also dropped 0.9% […]

Elon Musk-Donald Trump Feud: Live Updates – Trump Warns Musk of ‘Serious Consequences’ for Supporting Democratic Candidates

Elon Musk- Donald Trump Feud Live Updates: ‘Elon Musk could face ‘serious consequences’ if he backs Democratic candidates ,’ says Trump US President Donald Trump on Saturday warned Elon Musk of “serious consequences” if the billionaire backs efforts to unseat Republicans who support a controversial government spending bill. The sharp remarks, made to NBC News, […]

[Current Insights] Future of Indonesia’s Oil & Gas Downstream Market

[Latest] Indonesia Oil & Gas Downstream Market Future: [Latest] Indonesia Oil & Gas Downstream Market Future: Opportunities and Industry Shifts Indonesia Oil & Gas Downstream Market Outlook & Investment Analysis What is the current outlook for the Indonesia Oil & Gas downstream market? Indonesia’s downstream oil & gas sector is experiencing steady growth driven by […]

Is a Breakout in Gold Stocks on the Horizon? – MINING.COM

Stock image. Gold stocks just surged into another decisive secular breakout, at an unlikely time. Gold remains mired in a six-week-old high consolidation, and is just entering its seasonally-weak summer doldrums. So seeing outsized gold-stock strength now is unusual, though it is certainly fundamentally-justified. Is this gold-stock breakout sound and sustainable, or ill-fated and short-lived? […]

From Partners to Rivals: A Timeline of Trump and Elon Musk’s Evolving Relationship

From Allies to Adversaries: The Timeline of Trump and Elon Musk’s Relationship There has been much talk about the rupture of one of the most surprising relationships between the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, and US President Donald J. Trump. This story’s beginning comes from a significant surprise – Elon Musk, who shared and endorsed […]

Macroscope | How China’s Underappreciated Financial System Fueled Its Industrial Growth

Macroscope | How China’s overlooked financial system enabled its industrial success China has powered ahead of other nations in terms of industrial and export development, to the point where it is now seen by rivals (not least the US) as a threat that must be countered by trade protectionism. But most analyses of its success […]

Job Growth Remains Robust, Yet Rate Cuts are Still…

A surprising rise in hiring during May was welcome news, but with the unemployment rate rising for a third consecutive month, economists say the Bank of Canada has ample justification to continue cutting interest rates down the road. The Canadian economy added 8,800 jobs in May, well above the modest FactSet consensus estimate of 1,500. […]

June 2025 US Stock Market Forecast: Has the Turmoil Passed?

As of May 30, 2025, according to a composite of our valuations, the US stock market was trading at a 3% discount to fair value. Historically, that was close to the midpoint, where half the time the market trades at a higher valuation and half the time at a lower valuation. While we remain market […]

China’s Lead Mine Project Poses Challenges for Myanmar Tribe

China lead mine plan weighs heavily on Myanmar tribe In the heart of Myanmar, the clash between progress and preservation unfolds as local tribespeople protest against a Chinese-led mining venture threatening their ancestral lands. This situation highlights the broader implications of a global demand for lead in sustainable energy solutions, pitting economic development against environmental […]