Gold prices have soared past $3,300 per ounce, sparking questions about the wisdom of investing in the precious metal. Despite its high price, gold remains a popular choice for investors seeking diversification and protection against inflation. Several economic factors are driving gold’s upward trajectory, including paused Federal Reserve rate hikes, declining inflation, and decreasing stock … Read more
The US economy is experiencing significant uncertainty, with officials and experts warning of potential recession. On the Big Take podcast, Bloomberg columnist John Authers explores official and unofficial indicators of a potential economic downturn. Inflation concerns have resurfaced, while financial markets are volatile due to trade tensions. Americans are left wondering if their economic reality … Read more
Exporters at China’s largest trade fair are being urged to stay and showcase their products longer, as organizers seek to capitalize on the country’s growing influence in global commerce amid escalating tensions with the US. The three phases of the Canton Fair have been announced, running from April 23-27, May 1-5, and potentially longer if … Read more
NASA astronaut Don Pettit has safely returned to Earth after a 220-day mission to the International Space Station, marking the end of an extended crew rotation. Pettit, who is also the oldest active-duty astronaut at NASA, spent seven months in space with cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner. The crew’s Soyuz MS-26/72S spacecraft undocked from … Read more
Japan’s inflation rate has risen to 3.2% in March, driven by higher rice prices. The country’s core consumer price index, which excludes volatile fresh food, accelerated from 3.0% in February. Meanwhile, the new US Ambassador to Japan, George Glass, has vowed to work with Japan to counter China’s assertiveness and ensure the bilateral alliance remains … Read more
Germany is warning that if the European Union imposes regulations on big tech companies in retaliation to US tariffs, it could harm the bloc’s economy. The country has called for caution, saying that such measures would be counterproductive and may lead to a trade war. Germany’s concerns come as tensions between the EU and US … Read more
The Oklahoma women’s gymnastics team claimed its sixth national championship in nine years, outlasting UCLA and Utah at the 2025 NCAA championships in Fort Worth, Texas. Led by senior Jordan Bowers, who won the individual all-around title on Thursday, Oklahoma dominated the competition from start to finish. The Sooners secured a strong lead that left … Read more
US chipmaker Intel will start needing a license to sell its advanced artificial intelligence processors, including the Gaudi series, to Chinese clients if they meet certain bandwidth requirements. This decision comes as US President Donald Trump’s trade policy shifts affect semiconductor and computing giants. Under new CEO Lip-Bu Tan, Intel informed clients that chips requiring … Read more
Manchester, England, is known as the birthplace of working-class values, where protests and demands for rights began in 1819. The city’s industrialization and rapid growth created a new urban working class, which inspired philosophers Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx. In the early 19th century, Manchester became a hub for the cotton trade, attracting workers from … Read more
Lyra Valkyria is set to compete for the WWE women’s tag team championship at this year’s Stand & Deliver in Las Vegas. The current women’s intercontinental champion will face Bayley and Liv Morgan, or Raquel Rodrigez, depending on the match outcome. Valkyria recently offered advice to fellow NXT competitors, urging them to give their all … Read more