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Trump’s H-1B shift is a bold reform that will power U.S. workers and immigrant dreamers alike

Trump’s H-1B shift is a bold reform that will power U.S. workers and immigrant dreamers alike

America just told the world’s governments: stop shipping us your best and brightest. Make your own country great again! President Trump has thrown a grenade into America’s immigration system — and it’s exactly what the country needed. By slapping a $100,000 filing fee on H=1B visas, the White House has declared the days of cheap labor pipelines and visa abuse …

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Dollar falls on U.S. government shutdown, now on pace for worst annual decline in 22 years

Dollar falls on U.S. government shutdown, now on pace for worst annual decline in 22 years

The dollar held on to steep gains on Friday after better-than-forecast U.S. data dampened expectations for further easing by the Federal Reserve this year. Jackal Pan | Moment | Getty Images The dollar fell Wednesday after U.S. lawmakers failed to avert a government shutdown, raising questions from traders about the potential economic impact. The dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s …

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U.S. Hiring Rate at ‘Anemic Level’ as Jobs Openings Flirt with 4-Year Low

U.S. Hiring Rate at ‘Anemic Level’ as Jobs Openings Flirt with 4-Year Low

The U.S. hiring rate fell to 3.2% in August, an “anemic level” last seen in June 2024, said Navy Federal chief economist Heather Long. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 55% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. “The job market is frozen. Americans feel stuck. …

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EVs, big SUVs drive Ford Q3 U.S. sales up 8.2%

EVs, big SUVs drive Ford Q3 U.S. sales up 8.2%

Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning on display at the New York International Auto Show on March 28, 2024. Danielle DeVries | CNBC DETROIT – Sales of electric vehicles and large SUVs drove Ford Motor‘s third-quarter sales up by 8.2%, the Detroit automaker reported Wednesday. Ford said sales of all-electric vehicles increased by 30.2% during the period to a new quarterly …

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Gold hits record high as U.S. government shutdown dents risk appetite

Gold hits record high as U.S. government shutdown dents risk appetite

Gold prices rose to record highs as a U.S. government shutdown began on Wednesday. Chris Mcgrath | Getty Images News | Getty Images Gold prices soared to new highs on Wednesday, as the U.S. government entered its first shutdown in almost seven years after lawmakers failed to reach a deal on government funding. While the impact of government shutdowns on …

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U.S. Ryder Cup Team Needs Major Change After Bethpage

U.S. Ryder Cup Team Needs Major Change After Bethpage

Leadership can admittedly be a nebulous concept, but in politics and in war, there is an adage that has held true throughout history across all cultures: When there is a massive failure in regards to strategy, someone needs to come forward and resign. It’s time for the data people involved with the U.S. Ryder Cup team to resign. I say …

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Gold hits record high on U.S. government shutdown and Fed rate cut bets – Reuters

Gold hits record high on U.S. government shutdown and Fed rate cut bets  Reuters Gold hits new all-time high as U.S. government shutdown dents risk appetite  CNBC Gold Climbs to Record as US Government Shutdown Boosts Havens  Bloomberg.com Silver nears record in hockey stick rally, gold approaches $4,000 an ounce  Yahoo Finance Gold Is Headed Higher. There’s a Safer Way to Bet on the …

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U.S. to Take Equity Stake in Lithium Americas and Its Nevada Mining Project – The Wall Street Journal

U.S. to Take Equity Stake in Lithium Americas and Its Nevada Mining Project  The Wall Street Journal Lithium Americas stock pops 35% as government takes a stake to boost Nevada project  CNBC Lithium Americas Reaches Agreement with GM and U.S. DOE Regarding First Draw on DOE Loan  Yahoo Finance Exclusive From The Electric: The Trump Administration Is Seeking Stakes in More Critical Minerals …

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