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Precious Metals & Energy – Weekly Review and Calendar Ahead By Investing.com

Precious Metals & Energy – Weekly Review and Calendar Ahead By Investing.com

© Reuters By Barani Krishnan Investing.com – The first week of the Biden administration brought mixed fortunes for commodities – mixed is about the best description for it, as gold and other precious metals gained…

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How young Kenyans feel about farming goes against conventional wisdom

How young Kenyans feel about farming goes against conventional wisdom

Every year, 12 million young people enter the labour market across the African continent. Economists and policy makers differ about how they should be absorbed into the labour market. Some experts believe that only agriculture…

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Chinese made wood moldings, millwork harm U.S. industry: U.S. ITC By Reuters

Chinese made wood moldings, millwork harm U.S. industry: U.S. ITC By Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. International Trade Commission on Friday said it had determined that wood moldings and other millwork from China harm the U.S. wood product industry. The U.S. Department of Commerce has been…

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Huge numbers of the formerly incarcerated are unemployed, but there are some promising solutions

Huge numbers of the formerly incarcerated are unemployed, but there are some promising solutions

CC BY-NC-ND People who have been incarcerated face major challenges finding work after their release. About 45% of formerly incarcerated Americans were unemployed one year after leaving prison, according to a multiyear study the Brookings…

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Far-right groups move to messaging apps as tech companies crack down on extremist social media

Far-right groups move to messaging apps as tech companies crack down on extremist social media

Right-wing extremists called for open revolt against the U.S. government for months on social media following the election in November. Behind the scenes on private messaging services, many of them recruited new followers, organized and…

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Volatile Gold Shines in First Week Since Christmas By Investing.com

Volatile Gold Shines in First Week Since Christmas By Investing.com

© Reuters. By Barani Krishnan Investing.com – The “ka-ching!” hasn’t sounded yet at the U.S. stimulus register for gold. But that didn’t stop longs in yellow metal from booking their first weekly gain since Christmas…

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The NRA declares bankruptcy: 5 questions answered

The NRA declares bankruptcy: 5 questions answered

Editor’s note: Although the National Rifle Association is headquartered in Northern Virginia, it is incorporated in New York. The gun group recently announced a new “strategic plan” to restructure under bankruptcy and reincorporate in Texas.…

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Why the COVID-19 variants are so dangerous and how to stop them spreading

Why the COVID-19 variants are so dangerous and how to stop them spreading

With new, more infectious variants of COVID-19 detected around the world, and at New Zealand’s border, the risk of further level 3 or 4 lockdowns is increased if those viruses get into the community. These…

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Oil Hit With Biggest One-Day Loss in Week After US Crude Build By Investing.com

Oil Hit With Biggest One-Day Loss in Week After US Crude Build By Investing.com

© Reuters. By Barani Krishnan Investing.com – Oil prices fell their most in a week after the first U.S. crude build in six weeks reported by the government on Friday that corresponded with the lack…

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What does the economy need now? 4 suggestions for Biden’s coronavirus relief bill

What does the economy need now? 4 suggestions for Biden’s coronavirus relief bill

Editor’s note: The Biden administration has made it clear it wants to inject more money into the U.S. economy and provide more aid for priorities like vaccines, reopening schools and state governments. We asked four…

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