Fri, April 19, 2024

Bob Fetti

Gold

Gold Futures Gained 0.1% Thanks to a Combination of Factors

Gold strengthened its position on Wednesday morning in Asia. Investors shifted their attention to U.S. inflation data after Federal Reserve’s Chairman Jerome Powell set a less hawkish tone and reiterated that the central bank would tackle inflation. Gold futures rose 0.01% to $1,818.75 by 11:39 PM ET (4:39 AM GMT). The U.S. currency, which usually …

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Stocks and investors

European Stocks Rose As Investors Monitor Inflation Data

European stocks rose on Tuesday as investors waited for the subsequent U.S. inflation reading on Wednesday. They also monitor comments from the U.S. Federal Reserve. The pan-European Stoxx 600 added 1% by noon, mostly recouping the 1.3% decline by Monday’s close. Tech stocks gained 2.3% to lead gains as most sec and major bouses entered …

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KFC and its plans

KFC Will Launch Plant-Based Fried Chicken in the U.S.

KFC will add a new dish to its menu from January 10. The company will launch the plant-based fried chicken nugget alternative, called Beyond Fried Chicken for a limited time.  Unsurprisingly, it is counting on clients making healthier choices to fulfill typical New Year’s resolutions. More and more people are embracing a so-called flexitarian diet …

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Interesting details about senators

Interesting Details About Richest Senators

The Ethics in Government Act requires many elected officials on a yearly basis to file a financial disclosure statement that reveals their various assets, investments as well as business interests. Unsurprisingly, senators are one of the groups of people who must make this disclosure. Thanks to such documents people have the opportunity to learn more …

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Carmakers and important details

China’s Factory Activity Exceeded Expectations

China’s factory activity surpassed expectations in the last month of 2021, driven by production hikes and easing price pressures, but a weaker job market and business confidence added uncertainty, a private survey showed on Tuesday.  The Caixin/Markit Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ index (PMI) reached 50.9 in December. The index reached its best result in June. Economists …

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Stocks in Asia and investors

U.S. Stocks Rose on the First Trading Day of the Year

U.S. stocks jumped on Monday as investors began 2022 by betting the economy could overcome the latest surge in Covid cases and lifted two of their favorite stocks to significant milestones.  Shares of Apple rose to become the first company ever with a $3 trillion market valuation. Meanwhile, shares of Tesla gained 13.5%.  Apple’s shares …

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Oil prices and important factors

Oil Prices Fell as Investors Monitored Producers’ Meeting

Oil prices declined on Tuesday as investors embraced expectations that major oil producers will confirm a plan to add supply at a meeting on Tuesday amid diminishing concerns regarding the spread of the omicron variant of Covid-19. Brent crude futures dropped 25 cents to $78.74 a barrel at 07:39 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) …

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