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What should I ask Annie Lowrey?

Yes I will be doing a Conversation with her. She has a new and very interesting book coming out, namely The Time Tax: How the Government Wastes Our Time―and How to Fix It. More generally, from Wikipedia: Annie M. Lowrey…is an American journalist who writes on politics and economic policy for The Atlantic. Previously, Lowrey covered economic […] The post What should I ask Annie Lowrey? appeared…

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Gold prices rise for 3rd straight week, hit 3-month high. Can bullion reclaim $5,500 peak?

Gold rose 5% this week to nearly $4,603, marking its third consecutive weekly gain, supported by a weaker US dollar, Treasury bond buybacks and expectations of stable Fed rates.

  • Gold prices hit near three-month high at $4,603, up 5% weekly
  • Softer US dollar and increased Treasury bond buybacks drove demand
  • 67% chance Fed will keep rates steady, 33% chance of rate hike

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