Approaching the milestone for the first time, the precious metal is on course for its best year since the 1970s, highlighting unease among investors.
Category: Politics and Government
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Fears of Economic Turmoil Deepen in France as Another Prime Minister Quits
The surprise resignation of Sébastien Lecornu after less than a month in office intensified concerns that France would be unable to tackle its enormous debt pile.
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Trump Seizes on Shutdown to Punish Political Foes
The White House has cut or paused billions in funding to Democratic-run cities and states since the federal government came to a halt.
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Trump Calls Shutdown an ‘Unprecedented Opportunity,’ and Eyes Deep Cuts
The president plans to meet with the White House budget chief to slash what he described as “Democratic agencies.”
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Trump Calls Shutdown an ‘Unprecedented Opportunity,’ and Eyes Deep Cuts
The president plans to meet with the White House budget chief to slash what he described as “Democratic agencies.”
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‘Orwell: 2+2=5’ Review: How George Came to See the World as Orwellian
His novel “1984” captured the tactics of totalitarianism back in 1949. A startling new documentary from Raoul Peck looks at Orwell’s life.
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Markets Brace for the Costs of a Shutdown
An economic data blackout, potential delays to I.P.O.s, and a furlough tab of perhaps $400 million dollars a day could add volatility, investors fear.
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The Economic Stakes of a Government Shutdown
Investors have shaken off threats of damage from shutdowns before. But federal layoffs, pauses in economic data and more could make this time different.
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Strike Threats Greet Appointment of Venice Opera’s New Conductor
Workers at La Fenice say Beatrice Venezi, a favorite of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy, lacks the experience to be the storied company’s music director.