Sen. Dick Durbin Whips Out Poster Of Alex Pretti. Turns Out It’s Fake
Missing a head
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Market Sentiment:
Market sentiment is currently pessimistic, despite high-sentiment stories about record highs in copper prices and gold's recent pullback. This means that even though there are some positive developments, concerns like record data breaches overshadow the optimism in commodity markets.
- Copper prices reaching a record high suggests strong demand in metals.
- The pullback in gold prices indicates volatility and uncertainty.
- Record data breaches contribute to a generally pessimistic market outlook.
Trending Narrative:
The main market-related theme is the significant volatility and activity in commodities markets, coupled with infrastructure and job developments. Essentially, while commodities are experiencing great fluctuations, there are also notable shifts in infrastructure and employment landscapes.
- HYPE's significant price surge highlights the intense activity in commodities trading.
- UK construction and Deere's expansion plans reflect changes in infrastructure and employment sectors.
Key Drivers:
The most important topics include HYPE's 58% price surge, UK construction activity declines, and Deere's workforce recall and expansion plans. These developments indicate shifts in commodity trading, infrastructure projects, and job markets.
- HYPE's price increase underscores the heightened trading activity in commodities.
- UK construction activity's decline signals potential slowdowns in infrastructure projects.
- Deere's expansion plans suggest positive job growth and investment in U.S. manufacturing.
Market Drivers
SHUTDOWN
Shutdown Showdown, Homan Hits Minnesota, FBI's Fulton Raid + Trump's Cabinet Meeting w/ Chris Cuomo
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RALLY
WRC officials will attend an American Rally Association event and explore stages and infrastructure in Kentucky and Tennessee.
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AMERICANS
Some American citizens have begun carrying their passports in Minneapolis, fearful that they'll be mistaken for undocumented immigrants and detained amid a surge of federal agents to the city.
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COPPER
Prices for gold, copper and other metals are going “absolutely bonkers” right now, says a Marex analyst.
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Strong Bullish
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JOHN
He seemed to know everyone at the Holy See, and it showed in his reporting for the National Catholic Reporter and his website, Crux, though some said he grew too close to his sources.
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BITCOIN
Bitcoin suddenly dropped nearly 6% to see its lowest levels in two months as gold and silver endured a snap retracement from all-time highs.
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Neutral
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Strong Bullish
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Neutral
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Strong Bearish
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'Of great public importance'
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Bearish
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LA protesters swarm restaurant after TSA officers reportedly misidentified as ICE agents
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