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Dollar Gains on Safe-Haven Demand from Middle East Turmoil

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.04%. An increase in safe-haven demand Friday boosted the dollar today on concerns the conflict between Israel and Hamas could widen after Iran’s foreign minister said Hezbollah militants could open a new front in the Israeli war if the blockade of...

Barchart · Oct 13, 2023

Michigan Democrats want to ease access to abortion. But one Democrat is saying no

Michigan Democrats want to pass new bills to remove abortion obstacles like a 24-hour waiting period, and a ban on Medicaid reimbursement. But one Democrat doesn't agree — and they need her vote.

WEKU · Oct 10, 2023

Experts: SCOTUS biased toward Christians

Right-wing plot to limit the freedoms of groups of Americans of whom they disapprove comes to fruition

Salon · Oct 6, 2023

Stocks Tumble on Higher Bond Yields and Tech Stock Weakness

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.93%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.55%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.50%. Stock indexes this morning are moderately lower, with the...

Barchart · Sep 15, 2023

Mexican journalist’s 15-year quest to receive U.S. asylum ends with a yes

Emilio Gutiérrez Soto fled with his son to the U.S. border in 2008 after his reporting on the Mexican military led to threats. He was working on a Michigan farm when he got the news that his asylum request was finally approved.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 14, 2023

Sky-high CEO pay is in focus as workers everywhere are demanding higher wages

As autoworkers' real wages fall, top executives at the Big Three carmakers continue to earn tens of millions of dollars each year — hundreds of times more than the median employee.

WEKU · Sep 13, 2023

The University of Michigan Will Force Students With COVID To Leave Campus

A likely consequence: Sick students will avoid going to the university hospital.

Reason · Sep 5, 2023

Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Await Key U.S. Inflation Data and Jobs Report

September S&P 500 futures (ESU23) are up +0.18%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU23) are up +0.26% this morning as market participants looked ahead to the release of the Fed’s favorite inflation gauge while also awaiting Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report.

Barchart · Aug 28, 2023

Dollar Strengthens with T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.08% and posted a new 2-1/2 month high. The dollar found support Friday from higher bond yields after the University of Michigan U.S. Aug inflation expectations unexpectedly rose, which is hawkish for Fed policy. Gains in the dollar were limited on...

Barchart · Aug 25, 2023

As research grows into how to stop gun violence, one city looks to science for help

Gun violence prevention research has experienced a small boom in the wake of mounting shooting deaths, expanded funding and burgeoning advocacy

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023