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Elizabeth Warren had DNA testing that allegedly “proves” Native American heritage. Trump proposes testing her personally
In real (inflation-adjusted) terms workers make 0.5% more than a year ago, assuming one believes the CPI.
The Gold COT report shows gold shorts piling on in addition to long liquidation. Meanwhile, the price of gold is…
Economists missed the mark badly on retail sales. They expected a 0.6% rise, not the feeble 0.1% reported.
The Bavaria Parliament has 192 seats. No, make that 200. Well, strike that, it’s 205.
Dissident Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was last seen in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on Oct 2. Threats are flying
Brexit Talks Paused. May needs to show a willingness to say to hell with it all.
CSU came in first place in Bavaria but it was a humiliating, worst-showing win since 1950. Greens came in 2nd.…
A poor result for CSU could lead to CSU resignations or even a government collapse. Merkel might welcome the former.
The Atlanta Fed GDPNow Model Forecasts 4.2% GDP Growth. Nowcast is 2.3%. Inventories contribute 2.2 % to GDPNow.