Gold prices have been skyrocketing, reaching new heights near $4, 400 per ounce. This surge has sparked a frenzy among investors and collectors alike, with long lines forming outside gold stores. The excitement is palpable, but not everyone is cheering. Experts in the field are raising red flags. T
Forest restoration is a hot topic, especially in places like the Mediterranean. The European Nature Restoration Regulation (NRR) has set some big goals, but there's a catch. The indicators they use to measure success might not be the best fit for everyone. That's where a recent study comes in. A gr
The stock market is on a roll, and the government shutdown isn't even a speed bump. Stocks are hitting new highs, and it's not just the usual tech giants leading the charge. Even smaller companies and gold are joining the party, setting records of their own. Investors seem to think this shutdown wil
Inflation is still on the rise, but not by much. The latest numbers show prices went up by 2. 6% over the past year. That's not great, but it's not terrible either. It's the same as last month, so at least it's not getting worse fast. The core PCE, which looks at prices without food and fuel, went
Cryptocurrencies took a nosedive on Thursday, with Bitcoin leading the pack. The drop came after news that wholesale inflation was higher than expected, making investors nervous. Bitcoin, which had hit a new high of $124, 000 the day before, fell below $118, 000. It later bounced back a bit but stil
Wisconsin is making waves in the small city scene, and it's not just luck. A recent study put two of its cities in the top five spots, showing that the state is a hotspot for great small-town living. Brookfield and Appleton are the stars, proving that good things come in small packages. Brookfield,
In June, Americans kept their spending habits going strong, even as prices started to climb due to new tariffs. The Commerce Department shared that retail sales grew by 0. 6% from May, bouncing back from a big drop in May. Experts expected a much smaller increase, so this was a pleasant surprise. C
The job market is showing signs of slowing down, and it's not just a blip. The private sector saw a drop in jobs last month, the first time this has happened in over two years. Economists had expected a gain, but instead, there was a loss of around 33, 000 jobs. This isn't because of mass layoffs, b
The stock market has hit a new high, but it's not all smooth sailing. The S&P 500 has bounced back to its February peak, but the journey there has been anything but steady. The market's recovery has been swift, fueled by a wave of optimism that swept away the fears from the April tariff panic. But i
Rail traffic in the U. S. has been a mixed bag lately. While some goods are moving more than before, others are seeing a slowdown. This is especially true for intermodal transport, which involves moving goods in containers by rail. The numbers show that intermodal traffic has taken a hit, likely bec
