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.
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Personal Incomes Fall Unexpectedly in January, Gold Price Sell-off Continues
At -0.1%, personal incomes for Americans dropped for the first time in approximately three years after the increase seen in December was connected with farm subsidies and dividends.
Gold Price Falls With Unexpectedly Strong Q4 GDP Growth
The US GDP came in stronger than expected in Q4, although still significantly weaker than in Q3. Business investment helped bolster the economy at the close of 2018. Q4 GDP came in at 2.6%, 0.4% higher than expected.
Initial Jobless Claims Rise by 8,000
Today's US Department of Labor report indicated that the number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose by 8,000 to 225,000 during the week ended February 23, higher than expected.
Trade Rep Lighthizer Indicates China Deal May Not Happen
Statements made by US trade representative Robert Lighthizer caused ripples in the financial markets as he stated that a deal with China is not yet close to being finalized, with “much work to be done” before progress can be made if any is made at all.
Price of Gold Ticks Downward With Rebound in Pending Home Sales
Home Sales jumped 4.6% in January according to a measure used by the National Association of Realtors. Sales were still down 2.3% compared to last year.
Jerome Powell Assures Committee That Fed Is Prepared to Adjust Balance Sheet Runoff Policy
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell spoke to a Senate committee on Tuesday, stating that the while the US economy is currently in a strong position, there may be trouble ahead adding that the Fed is prepared to adjust policy as necessary.
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