Conor Maloney
Conor Maloney is a journalist with hundreds of articles covering financial markets and topics published on sites like Yahoo Finance and GoldPrice.org.
He is passionate about blockchain, cybersecurity, and financial independence, and he believes in gold as a viable alternative to fiat currency.
Follow Conor at @iWriteCrypto on Twitter.
Employment Growth Well Below Expectations in May, Unemployment Rate Holds Steady
US non-farm payroll employment increased by 75,000 in May compared to 180,000 expected. With the labor market going strong, the latest employment growth reading is a surprise to analysts. However, the rate of unemployment remains at 3.6%.
Initial Jobless Claims Applications Stay Flat, Gold Price Rises
The number of initial jobless claims filed in the US last week was unchanged, pointing to strength and stability in the labor market despite a general economic slowdown.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Says Fed Will Act to Preserve Economic Expansion
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell made a statement on Tuesday to say that the central bank would monitor economic conditions and act to maintain the current economic expansion which is near-record breaking.
Fed Official Richard Clarida Advises Against Rate Cut, Gold Price Rises
Federal Vice Chair Richard Clarida stated on Thursday that there is no need for a rate cut as the US economy is “in a good place” with an appropriate interest rate.
Gold Price Remains Stable as Jobless Claims Rise Slightly
The week ended May 25 saw a slight increase in initial jobless claims which rose by 3,000 to 215,000, in line with market expectations. The labor market is still considered to be at its strongest point in decades.
Home Price Growth Slows Again in March, Gold Price Ticks Downward
The average home price in the US rose 3.7% annually in March, 0.2% less than the growth seen in February according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller home price index.
has been the number 1 site for live gold and silver price charts in every national currency in the world.