USD/JPY retreats as Japan election result triggers profit taking
The overwhelming victory of the LDP in Japan caused a decline in the USDJPY. China has been buying gold for…
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Voting to protect mountain lions bodes well for the state's environmental legacy
February 14, 2026 7 a.m. Pacific Time to the editor: I commend the California Fish and Game Commission for its…
EUR/USD ready to grow: US dollar fears drop in demand
rose to 1.1911 on Tuesday. Pressure on the dollar increased amid concerns that external demand for dollar-denominated assets could decline…
Los Angeles should not have blocked the demolition of Marilyn Monroe's house
February 13, 2026 8 a.m. Pacific Time to the editor: The City Council should revoke its decision that declared Marilyn…
EUR/USD consolidates ahead of US inflation data
ended the week at 1.1868, staying within a tight sideways range for the fourth day in a row. The market…
Contributor: Congress may finally touch the third rail of American politics
Its representatives may finally seize the dreaded “third rail” of American politics. When Social Security and Medicare trust funds run…
EUR/USD falls as strong US jobs data reduces chances of Fed cuts
A strong jobs report allows the Federal Reserve to pause. The yen believes in capital repatriation, while the pound fears…
Contributor: Is there a duty to save wild animals from natural suffering?
The Internet sometimes explodes with horror at disturbing images of wildlife: deer with monstrous black bubbles all over the face…
Gold rises to two-week high as markets wait for easier Fed policy
Gold held above $5,045 an ounce on Wednesday and traded near a two-week high. The quotes are supported by expectations…
Contributor: Los Angeles is rebuilding for the Olympics, not the next fire
Los Angeles is racing at breakneck speed to rebuild after the most destructive fire in the city's history. It's a…