Gold struggles near one-week low as Fed rate cut bets fade

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Gold (XAU/USD) remains under some selling pressure for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday and drifts back closer to a one-and-a-half-week low, around the $4,000 neighborhood, touched the previous day. Traders have been scaling back their bets for another interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) in December, which, in turn, is seen as a key factor undermining the non-yielding yellow metal. The US Dollar (USD), however, struggles to attract any follow-through buying amid concerns about the weakening economic momentum on the back of the longest-ever US government shutdown. This, along with the prevalent risk-off environment, could offer some support to the safe-haven commodity and help limit further losses. Traders might also opt to wait for more cues about the Fed’s rate-cut path before positioning for the next leg of a directional move for the Gold price. Hence, the market focus will remain glued to the release of FOMC meeting Minutes, due on Wednesday, and the delayed US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report for October on Thursday. Moreover, speeches from influential FOMC members will play a key role in driving the Greenback and providing some meaningful impetus to the XAU/USD pair. In the meantime, a convincing break and acceptance below the $4,000 psychological mark will be seen as a key trigger for bearish traders. This, in turn, will set the stage for an extension of a nearly one-week-old downtrend from the vicinity of mid-$4,200s. Daily Digest Market Movers: Gold continues to be pressured by less dovish Fed expectations The longest-ever US government shutdown led to an absence of official economic data and dampened expectations for another interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in December. Moreover, several Fed officials recently signaled caution on further policy easing. Fed Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said on Monday that upside risks to inflation have declined somewhat and the current policy rate is somewhat restrictive. Jefferson, however, added that the central bank needs to proceed slowly as monetary policy approaches the neutral rate. According to the CME Group’s FedWatch Tool, the probability for a 25 basis-point Fed rate cut in December has now fallen below 50%. This, in turn, has been a key factor that continues to drive flows away from the non-yielding Gold for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday. Meanwhile, investors remain worried about the impact of the prolonged US government closure on the economy, which fails to assist the US Dollar in building on the previous day’s gains. This might hold back the XAU/USD bears from placing aggressive bets and help limit losses. The reopening of the US government shifts the market focus back to the release of delayed economic data, including the key Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report on Thursday. Apart from this, the FOMC Minutes could offer cues about the rate-cut path and influence the commodity. Russia’s Defence Ministry said that its forces have occupied strongholds in Orestopol in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Moreover, a Russian attack forced a Romanian border village to evacuate. This keeps geopolitical risks in play and could support the safe-haven precious metal. Gold could accelerate the fall below $4,000 psychological mark amid a negative technical setup The XAU/USD pair recently failed to move back above the 200-hour Exponential Moving Average (EMA). The subsequent fall favors bearish traders and suggests that the path of least resistance for the Gold price is to the downside. Some follow-through selling below the $4,000 mark will reaffirm the negative bias and make the commodity vulnerable to accelerate the fall towards the $3,931 intermediate support en route to the $3,900 mark and late October swing low, around the $3,886 region. On the flip side, any meaningful recovery attempt might now confront an immediate strong barrier near the $4,053-4, 055 region. However, a sustained strength beyond could trigger a short-covering rally and lift the Gold price back to the 200-hour EMA, currently pegged just below the $4,100 round figure. Some follow-through buying will suggest that the recent slide witnessed over the past week or so, from the vicinity of mid-$4,200s, has run its course and pave the way for additional gains.
https://bitcoinethereumnews.com/finance/gold-struggles-near-one-week-low-as-fed-rate-cut-bets-fade/

“They will need a good internet connection” – Former India opener’s hilarious take on Mumbai Indians’ requirements at the IPL 2026 auction

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Former India opener Aakash Chopra has opined that the Mumbai Indians (MI) would just relax at the IPL 2026 auction. He highlighted that the five-time champions don’t have much money left in their purse and don’t need too many players either. Ad MI have a 20-member squad, including seven overseas players, heading into the IPL 2026 auction. They have an available budget of ₹2. 75 crore and can buy at most five players, including one overseas. In a video shared on his YouTube channel, ‘Aakash Chopra,’ the cricketer-turned-commentator stated light-heartedly that the Mumbai Indians would need a good internet connection at the auction. “What all will Mumbai need? Firstly, they don’t have much money. They have only ₹2. 75 crore left with them. I feel, on the auction day, they will need a good internet connection. They will need a good playlist. You can make a good group with friends, where you can chat,” he said. (4: 30) Ad Trending Ad Chopra added that the MI think tank would sit leisurely and watch the other franchises buy their players. “After that, you can check out a few reels on Instagram. They will need only these three or four things. Good coffee, good water, good food, and keep one leg over the other and watch everyone else because Mumbai don’t need anything. Mumbai is ready,” he observed. Ad The Mumbai Indians traded in Sherfane Rutherford, Shardul Thakur and Mayank Markande and traded out Arjun Tendulkar ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. They released eight players, with Mujeeb Ur Rahman (₹2 crore) being the most expensive among them. “They needed a guy who could bat down the order” Aakash Chopra on Mumbai Indians’ acquisition of Sherfane Rutherford ahead of IPL 2026 auction In the same video, Aakash Chopra noted that the Mumbai Indians addressed their middle-order concerns by trading in Sherfane Rutherford. Ad “They don’t have a lot of money, but they don’t need to shop. This is a very happy place to be. The entire team is already ready. They needed a guy who could bat down the order and they got that by acquiring Sherfane Rutherford. If they want anyone up the order, you find Will Jacks with Ryan Rickelton there,” he said. Ad The former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) player added that Shardul Thakur’s acquisition gives MI an ideal backup for the injury-prone Deepak Chahar. “At times, it seemed like Deepak Chahar has an injury issue and if they could get another senior fast bowler, so they said Shardul Thakur has come. Palghar Express has come for ₹2 crore. So you get him as an option and he knows these conditions,” Chopra observed. Aakash Chopra highlighted that the Mumbai Indians might have let Karn Sharma go, but have acquired Mayank Markande, with Mujeeb Ur Rahman being released, considering Allah Ghazanfar’s likely availability. To conclude, the analyst noted that MI would rely on their scouting team to onboard some relatively unknown players at the auction. × Feedback Why did you not like this content? Clickbait / Misleading Factually Incorrect Hateful or Abusive Baseless Opinion Too Many Ads Other Was this article helpful? Thank You for feedback Get real-time updates on IPL 2025, live scores, IPL Prediction, match schedule, points table, Result & squad -CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS Edited by Kartik Iyer.
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Swift-water rescue effort in fast-moving L.A. River called off

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Swift-water rescue crews with the Los Angeles Fire Department came up empty-handed after being deployed in Northridge on reports that a person was seen floating down the L.A. River Monday evening. Calls about the incident in the 19200 block of W. Nordhoff Street came in just before 5 p.m., fire officials confirmed to KTLA. Footage of the search obtained by KTLA showed […]
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Arthur Hayes Warns of Bitcoin Decline Amidst Liquidity Contraction

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Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, recently predicted a potential Bitcoin downturn due to reduced ETF inflows and a contraction of dollar liquidity, impacting cryptocurrency markets globally. This indicates growing market caution and challenges in sustaining institutional interest, potentially causing further volatility in major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Arthur Hayes on Bitcoin’s Liquidity Challenges Arthur Hayes expressed concerns about Bitcoin’s performance linked to the contraction of dollar liquidity and ETF inflows. Hayes, after selling over $7. 4 million in crypto in mid-November 2025, argues that Bitcoin may lack the support needed to sustain institutional buying, given current negative liquidity conditions. According to Hayes, “ETF inflows and corporate treasury purchases, which previously supported Bitcoin, have weakened. This sentiment is insufficient to sustain institutional investors’ purchases of ETFs.” More insights on Hayes’ perspectives can be tracked through his activities on Twitter. Market dynamics show a change, with ETFs and Digital Asset Trusts trading below mNAV, reducing institutional interest in these products. Hayes believes this signals an end to the liquidity influx that previously supported Bitcoin, prompting a market reassessment. The crypto community reacts with mixed opinions, ranging from cautious optimism to concerns of a market correction. Arthur Hayes’ moves and predictions have drawn significant attention with many viewing his actions as a response to evolving market challenges. Analyzing Bitcoin’s Price Movements Amid Liquidity Contraction Did you know? Bitcoin’s price fluctuations have historically coincided with macroeconomic shifts, similar to 2022’s liquidity contraction which led to increased volatility and testing of historical price supports. As of November 18, 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) is priced at $90,384. 54, with a market cap of $1. 80 trillion. In recent movements, its price has decreased by 5. 18% over the past 24 hours, with a seven-day fall of 15. 03%. The trading volume sits at $103. 00 billion, as reported by CoinMarketCap.
https://bitcoinethereumnews.com/bitcoin/arthur-hayes-warns-of-bitcoin-decline-amidst-liquidity-contraction/

Midland Public Schools will start 2026-27 year after county fair

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After careful consideration, including discussions with the Midland County Fair and the Midland County 4-H Program Coordinator, Midland Public Schools will adjust its 2026–2027 school calendar to avoid overlapping with the 2026 Midland County Fair, which runs Aug. 16-22. The decision was made to provide authentic learning experiences for students participating in fair events and programs; align schedules for students who travel between school districts for Career and Technical Education; ease scheduling pressure on transportation, athletics, band, and the students and school groups involved in fair activities; and ensure consistent attendance and staffing levels. “MPS strives to be a good community partner anytime it does not conflict with our mission and values, and we felt that the decision to move our school start date was the best decision possible for our school community,” said MPS Superintendent Penny Miller-Nelson. “In addition to the 250+ students and staff who participate in the Midland County Fair in some fashion, we also recognize that the Fair is an important annual event for families and for the Midland community. We greatly appreciate the patience of our school community as we worked to find the best possible outcome for everyone involved. We also appreciate the Midland County Fair Board and Manager Nic Hall for collaborating with us throughout our decision-making process.” The MPS school calendar is negotiated annually between MPS administration and the Midland City Education Association. It is approved by the MPS Board of Education after negotiations take place. “We will begin that process soon,” Miller-Nelson said during Monday night’s Board of Education meeting. She also said she’s confident the district and the MCEA will agree on a start date…
https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/midland-schools-fair-calendar-21193712.php

Medica to acquire 300,000 UCare health insurance accounts in Minnesota, Wisconsin

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https://www.twincities.com/2025/11/17/medica-to-acquire-300000-ucare-health-insurance-accounts-in-minnesota-wisconsin/

Jackson Holliday drops 5-word reaction to brother Ethan Holliday’s golf swing as the duo makes the most of offseason downtime

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Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday is spending the offseason with his brother Ethan Holliday, who was drafted in the first round of the 2025 MLB draft by the Colorado Rockies. On Monday, Jackson, the big brother, captured Ethan swinging a golf ball. The Orioles infielder seems impressed by the swing as he uttered the following words: “Oh you hit a beauty.” 70% Win (110-25-1) 70% Win (110-25-1) 70% Win (110-25-1) Unlock Free tips from our Experts Get Picks Now Jackson and Ethan Holliday are both sons of Matt Holliday, who was a seven-time All-Star and a former World Series champion. The brothers generally spend their offseason at their family’s baseball compound in Stillwater, OK. Matt has built a training facility, including a barn-turned-sports complex with an indoor basketball (later pickleball) court, a batting cage (with Rapsodo), and even a Wiffle field, according to MLB. com. During the offseason, Jackson and Ethan train there six days a week, working on BP, lifting, exit velocity and other drills. Jackson Holliday reveals feelings on Ethan Holliday before the MLB draft night Jackson Holliday can understand what it was like to be in the shoes of Ethan Holliday, who was getting constantly compared to their father’s legacy and even the Orioles star as well. Jackson was picked first overall by the Orioles in the 2022 MLB draft and he found Ethan to be in good headspace before the draft night despite the massive pressure of expectations. “I kind of just had my dad’s stuff to live up to, and I can’t imagine the stuff that [Ethan] may be dealing with as far as getting picked first and what that could mean for baseball history and stuff like that. com. “It’s an unbelievable situation to be in, and I think he’s handling it great. Every time I call home and talk to him, he’s golfing or messing around with his friends, so I think he’s in a really good headspace, and I’m just excited for him.” After being picked fourth overall by the Rockies, Ethan Holliday will work out in the Rockies’ minor league system before getting the nod to be on a major league roster.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/baseball/news-jackson-holliday-drops-5-word-reaction-brother-ethan-holliday-s-golf-swing-duo-makes-postseason-downtime

From Consensus to Courage: Meta Earth Delivers Global UBI Initiative Amid Philippine State of Calamity

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Cebu, Philippines When we first reported on Meta Earth’s “From E to Emergency” campaign, it was a fascinating question: could a Web3 project offer a new blueprint for philanthropy-fusing on-chain consensus with off-chain action? Now, we have got an answer, a resounding yes. But the story that unfolded was not a simple case study; it was a trial by fire. The Meta Earth team, along with its community “Navigators” and “Builders,” successfully delivered essential aid in Davao and Cebu this past week. They did so by navigating not just one, but two separate humanitarian crises: the devastating series of earthquakes in October, and a new, ferocious typhoon that struck the nation just days before their arrival. A Mission Tested by Fire The team’s initial target was communities in southern Luzon and Mindanao, reeling from October’s earthquakes. But as the mission began, Typhoon Kalmaegi cut a devastating path across the Visayas region, triggering a national state of calamity. Cebu, the team’s second stop, was among the hardest hit. “We landed to scenes of total devastation,” said Irene Guarnieri, Meta Earth’s official representative, who took five flights in four days to complete the mission. “The roads from the airport were lined with the wreckage of homes. People were displaced, dazed, and had lost everything.” This is where the mission evolved from a logistical test into a testament of commitment. With Cebu’s infrastructure crippled, the team, alongside local NGO One Race For Filipino Services, worked to ensure the aid-supported by thousands of global “E” gestures-reached the families who needed it most. For Guarnieri, the experience was profoundly grounding. “In three days, I cried, laughed, felt useless, grateful, and angry,” she shared. “Meeting people who had lost everything yet still managed a smile-it shifted something inside me. We chase comfort and success, forgetting that the real lesson is in connecting and realizing how privileged we are. This team, this community, showed up. I’ll carry that with me for a long time.” A New Model of Global Goodwill The mission’s success was not only in its delivery but in its mobilization. The #ShowTheEforPH campaign proved the power of the “zero-barrier” model we reported on. The call to action-a simple “E” gesture on social media-unlocked a global wave of empathy. Crucially, this wave came from everyone. We saw photos of “E” gestures posted from humble homes and modest workplaces around the world. It wasn’t a campaign of the wealthy donating to the poor; it was a horizontal, human-to-human connection. Meta Earth’s Global UBI Initiative provided the rails for people who may not have the financial means to donate to still possess the power to send real, tangible aid to the other side of the planet. From Aid to Empowerment: The Blueprint Evolves As we wrote in our pre-event coverage, the true long-term promise of this “hybrid model” was its potential to evolve into a new “philanthropic operating system.” With the emergency aid distribution complete, that evolution is now beginning. Meta Earth has announced that its mission in the Philippines is transitioning from temporary aid to sustainable empowerment. The local Meta Earth node community will now select 200 of the most impacted families from Davao and Cebu to participate in a dedicated training initiative. These families, serving as ‘seed users’ for their communities, will receive hands-on education on how to activate their digital identity (ME ID), begin collecting their daily, unconditional basic income, and explore methods to increase their earnings within the ecosystem.
https://usethebitcoin.com/press-release/from-consensus-to-courage-meta-earth-delivers-global-ubi-initiative-amid-philippine-state-of-calamity/

Bloomberg Daybreak Asia: Equities and Bitcoin Retreat (Podcast)

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US equities retreated ahead of Nvidia earnings. Matt Sallee, Executive Vice President, Head of Investments at Tortoise Capital shares what he’s expecting across the AI trade. Bitcoin drops sharply from its October high. Kelvin Tay, Regional CIO for UBS Global Wealth Management, discusses what’s driving the price action of markets in the Asia Pacifc. Plus, ‘Baby Shark’ creator Pinkfong’s IPO in South Korea. Shares jumped as much as 62% on their trading debut as investors snapped up the studio behind YouTube’s most-viewed jingle.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/audio/2025-11-18/bloomberg-daybreak-asia-equities-and-bitcoin-retreat-podcast