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US Inflation Cools But Data Provides Mixed Bag For Markets

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US Inflation Cools But Data Provides Mixed Bag For Markets. US consumer inflation data showed prices softening in December. Greg Bonnell speaks with David Sekera, the Chief US Market Strategist at Morningstar Research, about what the most recent CPI figures might mean for the markets in 2023. Transcript Inflation has been the main topic for investors for a while. This latest study on US consumer costs shows that prices are slowly easing. What does this mean for markets this year? Join us today for more, David Sekera, Chief US Market Strategist for Morningstar Research. David Thanks for having David on…

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14

2023

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US and Japan leaders discuss about security

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US and Japan leaders discuss about security. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met for a broad discussion at the White House on Friday as Japan is seeking to establish the security of its allies during an era of controversial Chinese as well as North Korean military action. Both administrations were in the process of negotiating an agreement to strengthen U.S.-Japanese cooperation in space. It was done through a ceremony of signing with Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Japanese Foreign Affairs Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa. Biden received Kishida at Kishida at the White House on Friday morning…

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2023

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Iran Will Sell Hundreds of Ballistic Missiles to Russia

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Iran Will Sell Hundreds of Ballistic Missiles to Russia. US Ambassador for the United Nations Linda Thomas Greenfield has warned of the continued existence of the cooperation in the field of arms between Russia and the Islamic Republic of Iran and Russia. Thomas Greenfield emphasized Friday that the United States warned the UN Security Council in the past about the possibility that Iran as well as the DPRK had plans to transfer prohibited materials to Russia. "Since august, Iran is transferring several hundred UAVs to Russia which is in direct contradiction to UN Security Council Resolution 2231. How to Get…

Jan

13

2023

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US Bancorp DE Has $5.89 Million Position in the iShares ETFs that are Short Treasury Bond ETF

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US Bancorp DE Has $5.89 Million Position in the iShares ETFs that are Short Treasury Bond ETF. US Bancorp DE reduced its stake in shares of the IShares Short Treasury Bond ETF by 11.4 percent in the third quarter, as per the company's latest 13F report to the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund had 53,502 shares in the company's stock after it sold 6,913 shares in the three-month period. US Bancorp DE's investments in iShares short Treasury Bond ETF were worth $5,885,000 at the time of the most recent filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission. The other hedge…

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13

2023

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US think tank advocates Plan B on Iran

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US think tank advocates Plan B on Iran. The nuclear program of Iran has "expanded enormously" since the time President Joe Biden entered office, the Foundation for Defense of Democracies declared. The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) has released an 53-page paper that calls for an entirely brand new U.S. strategy on Iran. The document includes 231 concrete suggestions that can be implemented by authorities in the U.S. government and calls for the use of force against the Iranian regime and a strong aid to Iranian people. In the words of Orde Kittrie, co-editor of the study and senior…

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2023

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The number of deaths from cancer is down in the US but rates of prostate cancer are rising

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The number of deaths from cancer is down in the US but rates of prostate cancer are rising The number of cancer deaths continues to decrease falling 33% from 1991 and saving around 3.8 millions lives as per an annual American Cancer Society report. The individual aspects of that overall success story underscore the challenge of finding the most effective ways to detect, prevent and cure the disease for everyone. On the bright side on the positive side, it is worth noting that the United States saw an "astounding" reduction of 65% in the rate of cervical cancer in women…

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2023

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Tesla cuts price in US as well as Europe to increase demand

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Tesla cuts price in US as well as Europe to increase demand. Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) is cutting the price of the electric vehicle (EV) within Europe and the United States and Europe by 20 percent in a move to continue its aggressive discounting following the failure of estimates of 2022 deliveries, Reuters has revealed. The decision came shortly after the CEO Elon Musk also warned about the threat of a recession and increased interest rates could be possible to lower the price of vehicles to support growth in volume, but with the loss of profits. The reduction in pricing across…

Jan

12

2023

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By Patsy S. Nielsen

US women’s soccer tries to overcome its previous inequity

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US women's soccer tries to overcome its previous inequity. Crystal Dunn was often the only Black girl in her school soccer teams, and when she made it onto the national team she was the only one to do the hair herself and did her makeup during photo shoots since "there was no one to set me up." Although there's no doubt that the U.S. national team has slowly become more diverse, Dunn says there's still to be completed. It starts with making sure girls of all races feel welcome right down to the junior level. "I had extremely accommodating parents…

Jan

12

2023

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By Debbik S.

US SPIES LAG RIVALS IN SEIZING ON DATA HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT

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US SPIES LAG RIVALS IN SEIZING ON DATA HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT. As alarms began to go off globally about a novel coronavirus spreading in China, officials in Washington turned to the intelligence agencies for insights about the threat the virus posed to America. But the most useful early warnings came not from spies or intercepts, according to a recent congressional review of classified reports from December 2019 and January 2020. Officials were instead relying on public reporting, diplomatic cables and analysis from medical experts — some examples of so-called open source intelligence, or OSINT. Predicting the next pandemic or…

Jan

12

2023

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Sweden was enticed into a military agreement with the US

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Sweden was enticed into a military agreement with the US. NATO and the US and NATO believed that it would be simple to persuade Turkey to allow Sweden to be a member of NATO. But, Erdogan kept shifting the goalpost and was constantly adjusting his demands. It seems that the Biden administration's effort to the Swedish accession process on track to the ranks of a NATO member failed as Turkey refused to sign the agreement and exercised its right to deny approval until its terms regarding the past tense relationship between Stockholm and Kurdish separatists are fully taken care of.…

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2023

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US Flights resume after reported Computer Glitch Is Solved

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US Flights resume after reported Computer Glitch Is Solved If critical infrastructure is damaged the first thing that comes to mind is: was it the cause of a cyberattack? Then on Wednesday officials from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration issued an "ground stop"" which prevented aircraft from flying because of an overnight system malfunction. "The FAA has ordered airlines to stop all domestic departures up to 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to let the agency verify the accuracy of safety and flight information," the FAA, part of the Department of Transportation, reported early on Wednesday morning. The issue was caused by…

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2023

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Oil prices increase due to China expectations of demand US inflation on the agenda

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Oil prices increase due to China expectations of demand US inflation on the agenda. Oil gained about one cent on the day, aided by optimism about China's demand outlook , and hope that the upcoming inflation data in the United States will point to slowing growth in interest rates. The world's largest crude importer China is now reopening its market after the end of the strict COVID-19 restrictions, which has boosted optimism that demand for gasoline will rise in 2023. Brent crude gained 90 cents (or 1.1 percent in the last hour, rising to $83.58 at 1100 GMT and U.S.…

Jan

11

2023

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By William D. Ricker

How Does COVID-19 Affect You as a Student?

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This article will explore How Does COVID-19 Affect You as a Student, lifestyles, health, and education. It will discuss how students have been affected by this global crisis and what steps they can take to mitigate these effects. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on the lives of students around the world. From changes in their day-to-day routines to the way they learn, students have had to adjust quickly and drastically in order to keep up with their studies. Additionally, it will look at how universities are adapting to the changing landscape and how they can better support…

Jan

11

2023

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By Patsy S. Nielsen

Illinois is the latest US state to ban assault weapon use

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Illinois is the latest US state to ban assault weapon use. Assault weapons are prohibited in nine states and D.C. On Tuesday, Illinois became the latest U.S. State to ban the possession or sale of assault weapons. The Illinois General Assembly passed the legislation in both chambers. Just hours later, the governor. J.B. Pritzker signed into law the "Protect Illinois Communities Act" during a ceremony at Springfield's State Capitol. As the governor signed the document, supporters, many of whom had been victims of gun violence, cheered and applauded. New law prohibits assault weapons including semi-automatic firearms. China claims that military…

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2023

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Court grants Voyager initial approval for $1B Binance USA Deal

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Court grants Voyager initial approval for $1B Binance USA Deal. To become final, the deal will give Voyager users roughly half of their assets back. However, it still must pass another court hearing. Voyager, a defunct crypto broker, has received initial court approval to sell its assets to Binance.US in an agreement worth approximately $1 billion. New York's U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Michael Wiles granted Voyager permission for an asset purchase agreement to be entered into with the crypto exchange. Voyager was also allowed to vote among its creditors regarding the sale, according to the court filing. The deal will not…

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2023

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We are still waiting for key US inflation data Thursday

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We are still waiting for key US inflation data Thursday. EU equity is slightly higher while markets await US Dec CPI on Thursday. The MoM estimates for the last month have been revised lower. ECB's Villeroy and Holzmann make hawkish comments about further rate increases, but Villeroy is optimistic about growth by stating that France will not suffer a hard landing. - China's economic reopening is a major catalyst for oil and metals to rise. Due to milder weather than expected, European Nat Gas is lower. Asia closed mixed, with Nikkei225 outperforming the market at +1.0%. EU indices are +0.2-0.8%.…

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2023

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Toast Insiders sell Stock worth US$264m, possibly signaling caution

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Toast Insiders sell Stock worth US$264m, possibly signaling caution. Many Toast Inc. (NYSE) Insiders have sold their stock in the last year. This may be of interest for the company's shareholders. It is often more useful to know whether insiders are purchasing stock than insider transactions. Insider selling can be caused by many reasons. Shareholders should be aware that multiple insiders selling stock within a certain time frame could signal a red flag. Although insider transactions may not be the most important aspect of long-term investment, it is logical to monitor what insiders do. Toast Insider Transactions in the Last…

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2023

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