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This story was extracted from Brian McTaggart’s Astros Beat Newsletter. Click here to read the full newsletter. Subscribe to get regular in your inbox. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Every spring, vendors travel to Cactus League and Grapefruitreug, setting up tables at each team’s facilities to sell a variety of items to players, including expensive jewelry and high-end suits. The biggest fuss at Astros camp came earlier this week when players gathered around a table featuring customizable belts. Raising flags on colorful cleats and batting gloves and gloves is nothing new, but baseball belts were usually pretty – merciless for…

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In Asia and Europe, cheerful emotions remain widespread, while in the US, emotions remain stifled amid concerns over economic growth market. Anxieties have also stirred up market sentiment ahead of the decisions made by the Federal Reserve, the Bank of Japan and the Bank of England. Wall Street futures are in a small negative territory in data showing more anticipated rebounds in retail sales. European benchmarks are traded with strong positive notes. Supported by China’s stimulus package, the Asian market closed with a firm positive note. The dollar index has been postponed. Bond yields are mixed. China’s stimulus package has…

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Your support will help us tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to big technology, the independence is on the ground when stories develop. Whether you’re researching the finances of Elon Musk’s Pro-Trump PAC, or producing the latest documentary, The Words, we are shedding light on American women fighting for reproductive rights, but we know how important it is to analyze facts from a message.At such a crucial moment in American history, we need a reporter on the ground. Your donation allows us to send journalists to continue talking to both sides of the story.Independents are trusted by Americans…

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Your support will help us tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to big technology, the independence is on the ground when stories develop. Whether you’re researching the finances of Elon Musk’s Pro-Trump PAC, or producing the latest documentary, The Words, we shed light on American women fighting for reproductive rights, but we know how important it is to analyze facts from a message.At such a crucial moment in American history, we need a reporter on the ground. Your donation allows us to send journalists to continue talking to both sides of the story.Independents are trusted by Americans throughout…

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Your support will help us tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to big technology, the independence is on the ground when stories develop. Whether you’re researching the finances of Elon Musk’s Pro-Trump PAC, or producing the latest documentary, The Words, we shed light on American women fighting for reproductive rights, but we know how important it is to analyze facts from a message.At such a crucial moment in American history, we need a reporter on the ground. Your donation allows us to send journalists to continue talking to both sides of the story.Independents are trusted by Americans throughout…

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Your support will help us tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to big technology, the independence is on the ground when stories develop. Whether you’re researching the finances of Elon Musk’s Pro-Trump PAC, or producing the latest documentary, The Words, we shed light on American women fighting for reproductive rights, but we know how important it is to analyze facts from a message.At such a crucial moment in American history, we need a reporter on the ground. Your donation allows us to send journalists to continue talking to both sides of the story.Independents are trusted by Americans throughout…

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Alice Wright on dailymail.com Published: 20:33 EDT, March 17, 2025 | update: 14:16 EDT, March 18, 2025 More Americans than ever have used 401(k) of funds to cover a money emergency – another warning sign that the economy is struggling and a recession is looming.According to Vanguard Group, almost 5% of retirement account owners left early last year, avoiding medical expenses and home seizures. This is a record high from 3.6% in 2023. Before the pandemic, only 2% of 401(k) holders withdraw funds before the typical access age of 59.5 years. The sudden increase suggests that more households are feeling…

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The charming businessman who once created the Forbes ’30 Under 30′ list is set to spend decades in prison after being convicted of fraudulenting the country’s biggest bank.32-year-old Charlie Javice faces the possibility of 30 years behind the bar after a New York City ju-death felt guilty of committing Jpmorgan Chase in fraud out of $175 million. Javice has founded Startup Frank, featuring software that promises to simplify filling in free federal student aid applications.The infamous, complex form of government is used by students to apply for university or graduate school aid. She eventually sold the company to a bank…

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Spot Gold went over an ounce of $3,000 for the first time before retreating to $2,990. Gold futures for delivery in April also broke the $3,000 mark on Thursday.Precious Metal has risen more than 15% this year, sparked by strong ETF influx, geopolitical uncertainty and continued concerns about US stocks amid continuing tariff debate by former President Donald Trump.Gold beats $3,000 per ounce (TradingView) Meanwhile, gold, priced in the British pound, has yet to reach an all-time high of £2,363 and is now sitting at around £300 above that level.Charlie Morris, manager of Bytree and The Bold ETFs, which include…

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Following the president’s tariff announcement on Wednesday and the stock price plunge over the next two days, investors hoping for a rather slashing pivot from the Fed will need to wait at least a little longer.”We are well positioned to wait for more clarity before considering adjusting our policy attitudes,” Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said in preparation for the association’s preparation to advance the annual meeting of business editorial and writing. “What is too early to say is the right path for monetary policy.”Noting that tariffs are “significantly larger” than expected, Powell said it is the Fed’s job to…

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