U.S., Iran intensify attacks as ceasefire frays, peace talks stall
The regional conflict has hardened into a stalemate as the U.S. and Iran failed to turn a fragile ceasefire into a lasting peace deal.
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Job Openings Rise by 731K, the Most Since 2021
U.S. job openings increased by the most in five years in April, but the surge likely overstates the labor market's health, as hiring declined against the backdrop of economic uncertainty stemming from the Iran war.
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Gold Surpasses US Treasuries as Top Asset for Central Banks
For the first time gold has overtaken U.S. Treasuries among central banks' favored reserve assets - underscoring a dramatic shift in how governments are protecting their national wealth, the Financial Times reports. According to data cited by the Financial Times, gold ...
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Calif. Voters Have Chance to Limit State's Taxing Power
Federal law treats HSA contributions and earnings as tax-exempt. But under California's tax engineering, the interest, dividends and capital gains are treated as ordinary income. These people are not billionaires or millionaires.
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Gold Surpasses US Treasuries in Central Bank Reserves
Gold has overtaken U.S. Treasuries among central banks' favored reserve assets -- underscoring a dramatic shift in how governments are protecting their national wealth, the Financial Times reports.
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Job openings in April surged to 7.6 million, the highest in nearly two years
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that available employment hit 7.6 million for the month, a surge of 731,000 from the prior month.
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