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NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose to records Tuesday after Donald Trump’s latest talk about tariffs created only some ripples on Wall Street, even if they could roil the global economy were they to take effect. The S&P 500 climbed 0.6% to top the all-time high it set a couple weeks ago. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 123 points, or 0.3%, to its own record set the day before, while the Nasdaq composite gained 0.6% as Microsoft and Big Tech led the way. Stock markets abroad mostly fell after President-elect Trump said he plans to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China once he takes office. But the movements were mostly modest. Stock indexes were down 0.1% in Shanghai and nearly flat in Hong Kong, while Canada’s main index edged down by less than 0.1%. Trump has often praised the use of tariffs , but investors are weighing whether his latest threat will actually become policy or is just an opening point for negotiations. For now, the market seems to be taking it more as the latter. The consequences otherwise for markets and the global economy could be painful. Unless the United States can prepare alternatives for the autos, energy products and other goods that come from Mexico, Canada and China, such tariffs would raise the price of imported items all at once and make households poorer, according to Carl Weinberg and Rubeela Farooqi, economists at High Frequency Economics. They would also hurt profit margins for U.S. companies, while raising the threat of retaliatory tariffs by other countries. And unlike tariffs in Trump’s first term, his latest proposal would affect products across the board. General Motors sank 9%, and Ford Motor fell 2.6% because both import automobiles from Mexico. Constellation Brands, which sells Modelo and other Mexican beer brands in the United States, dropped 3.3%. The value of the Mexican peso fell 1.8% against the U.S. dollar. Beyond the pain such tariffs would cause U.S. households and businesses, they could also push the Federal Reserve to slow or even halt its cuts to interest rates. The Fed had just begun easing its main interest rate from a two-decade high a couple months ago to offer support for the job market . While lower interest rates can boost the economy, they can also offer more fuel for inflation. “Many” officials at the Fed’s last meeting earlier this month said they should lower rates gradually, according to minutes of the meeting released Tuesday afternoon. The talk about tariffs overshadowed another mixed set of profit reports from U.S. retailers that answered few questions about how much more shoppers can keep spending. They’ll need to stay resilient after helping the economy avoid a recession, despite the high interest rates imposed by the Fed to get inflation under control. A report on Tuesday from the Conference Board said confidence among U.S. consumers improved in November, but not by as much as economists expected. Kohl’s tumbled 17% after its results for the latest quarter fell short of analysts’ expectations. CEO Tom Kingsbury said sales remain soft for apparel and footwear. A day earlier, Kingsbury said he plans to step down as CEO in January. Ashley Buchanan, CEO of Michaels and a retail veteran, will replace him. Best Buy fell 4.9% after likewise falling short of analysts’ expectations. Dick’s Sporting Goods topped forecasts for the latest quarter thanks to a strong back-to-school season, but its stock lost an early gain to fall 1.4%. Still, more stocks rose in the S&P 500 than fell. J.M. Smucker had one of the biggest gains and climbed 5.7% after topping analysts’ expectations for the latest quarter. CEO Mark Smucker credited strength for its Uncrustables, Meow Mix, Café Bustelo and Jif brands. Big Tech stocks also helped prop up U.S. indexes. Gains of 3.2% for Amazon and 2.2% for Microsoft were the two strongest forces lifting the S&P 500. All told, the S&P 500 rose 34.26 points to 6,021.63. The Dow gained 123.74 to 44,860.31, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 119.46 to 19,174.30. In the bond market, Treasury yields held relatively steady following their big drop from a day before driven by relief following Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary. The yield on the 10-year Treasury inched up to 4.29% from 4.28% late Monday, but it’s still well below the 4.41% level where it ended last week. In the crypto market, bitcoin continued to pull back after topping $99,000 for the first time late last week. It’s since dipped back toward $91,000, according to CoinDesk. It’s a sharp turnaround from the bonanza that initially took over the crypto market following Trump’s election. That boom had also appeared to have spilled into some corners of the stock market. Strategists at Barclays Capital pointed to stocks of unprofitable companies, along with other areas that can be caught up in bursts of optimism by smaller-pocketed “retail” investors. AP Business Writer Elaine Kurtenbach contributed. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly.
Four Canadian women honoured in World Rugby's Dream Teams of the Year50 best Amazon Cyber Monday and Black Friday deals live on coffee machines, Ring doorbells and KindlesNearly 38,000 first grade students in Iowa will receive literacy instruction books to take home and keep as part of a $3.5 million state investment to boost early literacy. Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education announced the statewide investment Monday to provide elementary schools in the state more than 100,000 “decodable book packs” to send home with students to reinforce classroom reading instruction. In total, 1 million books will be sent to all public and accredited non-public schools across the state this winter, according to the Iowa Department of Education. Schools and families need not apply; books will be sent directly to them, according to a press release. Reynolds, in a statement, said the book packs build upon legislation she signed into law earlier this year adding new supports and requirements for early readers and teachers. Under the new law, young students falling behind on reading skills will receive extra attention. Their parents will have the option for them to repeat a grade, and Iowa college students learning to become elementary school teachers will be assessed on their ability to teach young students how to read. Studies repeatedly have shown the importance of young students being proficient readers by third grade, and drawn correlations between positive academic and social outcomes for proficient young readers and negative outcomes for struggling readers. “These book packs, based on the Science of Reading, bring parents more fully into that process by giving them a fun way to reinforce at home what their children are learning at school,” Reynolds said. “It’s a powerful way to teach our kids to read — so they can spend a lifetime reading to learn.” The books are written for beginning readers and use simple words to help students connect letters and sounds, according to the Iowa Department of Education. The department selected Just Right Reader through a competitive bid process to provide the books at no cost to Iowa elementary schools and families. The book packs are customizable and available at multiple reading levels. Each includes a QR code with access to video lessons, according to the department. Kindergarten through second grade students in need of support who attended a summer reading program or before- and after-school program this year also will receive books to further advance their reading gains, according to the press release. The books will be paid for by federal pandemic relief assistance funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. More information on literacy instruction in Iowa is available on the Department’s literacy instruction website.
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party released a statement on 25 November 2024 revealing the prices for seats at their first anniversary celebration in December to the surprise of many. Their gala dinner, which is said to be going to be an exclusive affair, will cost guests who want to sit with Jacob Zuma a hefty R2 million. Here are the costs for other tables at the event, taking place on 16 December 2024 at the Olive Convention Centre. ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF UMKHONTO WESIZWE PARTY The MK Party statement started out by saying that the aim of the anniversary celebrations is to mark “a significant milestone in the journey of unity, growth and leadership.” It revealed that there will be festivities over a period of two days. It will start with a rally and then the gala dinner on 15 and 16 December 2024 respectively. Regarding the aim for the events, it said: “These events aim to not only celebrate our achievements, but also raise funds to support the future of our organisation.” PRICE PACKAGES FOR THE MK PARTY EVENTS These are the prices for the gala and rally. The dinner ranges from R25 000 to R2 million. The rally costs start at R5 000 and go up to R150 000. IOL reports that such events are the perfect opportunity for business leaders to network and form connections with key political figures . The MK Party has quite an impressive list of top names in the political space including Floyd Shivambu, the party’s secretary-general, and Dr John Hlophe as deputy president. Other well-known names are Dali Mpofu, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, Brian Molefe and Siyabonga Gama. According to a report by Sunday World on 15 November 2024, the event was supposed to take place this month but was reportedly postponed. WOULD YOU BE PREPARED TO PAY THIS MUCH FOR A GALA DINNER? Let us know by clicking on the comment tab below this article or by emailing info@thesouthafrican.com or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . You can also follow @TheSAnews on X and The South African on Facebook for the latest news.
believe an ancient structure discovered during the construction of a new road could be thousands of years old. known simply as ‘Structure 1’, was found as workers erected the Pachuca-Huejutla highway in San Agustín Metzquititlán, a town in central-eastern Mexico. The astonishing find was uncovered in June this year. Experts from the National Institute of and History (INAH) are inspecting the site and believe it to be dated from either the Epiclassic period - from 650-950 CE - or the later Late Postclassic period which accepted to be from 1350 to 1519 CE. The site was under the control of the “Metzca lordship”, which INAH says had a “multi-ethnic imprint”. Boffins also believe settlements in the area go back around 14,000 years. “This archaeological record provides valuable insights into the human occupation of the Sierra Alta region, particularly in the Barranca de Metztitlán area, where historiography traces settlements back 14,000 years,” the INAH said in a report. The pyramid is around 42 metres long and 11 metres high. Further excavation could be tricky, however, with the pyramid’s base lying beneath the highway. Héctor Labra Chávez, Director of Tourism for San Agustín Metzquititlán, said according to Archaeology Mag: “There are no known remnants of pre-Hispanic civilizations in this immediate area. Deeper studies are essential to uncover the cultural context of this significant find.” Last month, history boffins in the UK looked to recover King Richard III’s voice. The state-of-the-art technology even gave the King a Yorkshire accent. Richard III was King of England from 1483 until his death in 1485 at the age of 32. His remains were discovered in 2012 under a car park in Leicester by Philippa Langley through her Looking For Richard Project. They were identified using a range of scientific disciplines including DNA analysis. A team at Face Lab at Liverpool John Moores University created an avatar based on a reconstruction of Richard III’s head, led by cranio-facial identification expert Professor Caroline Wilkinson. Experts from various fields helped put the pieces of the puzzle together, including speech and language therapy, dentistry, forensic psychology and archaeology.Enhancing Seaglider technology to measure carbon dioxide November 26, 2024 University of Alaska Fairbanks Scientists around the world rely on ocean monitoring tools to measure the effects of climate change. Researchers advanced the technology available to measure carbon dioxide in the ocean. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIN Email Scientists around the world rely on ocean monitoring tools to measure the effects of climate change. Researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and their industry partners have advanced the technology available to measure carbon dioxide in the ocean. Their design, published in the journal Ocean Science , is now available to the scientific community. During the past six years, a team from the UAF International Arctic Research Center and private companies developed a way to equip an unmanned, underwater vehicle called a Seaglider with a sensor that monitors carbon dioxide. The sensor communicates with a satellite to provide high spatial and temporal resolution data for weeks at a time. This continuous flow of data gives scientists a clear picture of ocean chemistry, but it took some ingenuity to bring the project together. IARC's industry partners -- Advanced Offshore Operations and 4H JENA Engineering -- made the Contros HydroC sensor lighter and more compact so it would fit the Seaglider. The sensor is still larger and demands more power than those typically used on a Seaglider. So the team had to carefully account for its effects upon buoyancy and adjust by using weights and 3D-printed materials. Monitoring carbon dioxide levels in the ocean creates the information needed to develop climate change adaptation plans, said Claudine Hauri, an oceanographer on the team and IARC's deputy director. Carbon dioxide, released when humans burn coal, oil and gas, is called a greenhouse gas because it traps heat in the atmosphere and contributes to climate warming. The ocean has slowed the effects of climate change by absorbing about a third of carbon dioxide emissions since the industrial revolution began. But that has led to ocean acidification. "When carbon dioxide from the atmosphere dissolves into the ocean, it decreases the pH, leading to ocean acidification," Hauri said. "These conditions make it difficult for some marine organisms to build and maintain their shells and can even affect fish." After their technological success with the carbon dioxide sensor, the team decided to monitor a different greenhouse gas -- methane. They equipped a Seaglider with a methane sensor, and the addition is now in the testing phase. Methane doesn't stay in the environment as long as carbon dioxide, but it traps more heat. Humans produce roughly 60 percent of methane emissions through agriculture, waste and fossil fuel industries. The rest occurs naturally, including in the ocean where it bubbles to the surface from the deepest parts of the Earth. Frozen methane hydrates are trapped inside subsea permafrost and mixed with sediments across the deep ocean floor. Warming waters and rising temperatures destabilize the hydrates and release the methane into the water column. Once there, microorganisms can turn methane into carbon dioxide, potentially triggering ocean acidification events. Hauri said there's one more challenge that the Seaglider team wants to overcome -- the extreme conditions in waters around Alaska. "The Seaglider we're using isn't really made for Alaska's coastal oceans," she said. "We're looking for an autonomous underwater vehicle that can withstand the elements. Then we'll integrate it with the carbon dioxide and methane sensors to collect data from some of the most remote spots on Earth, furthering our understanding of chemical processes in the ocean." Story Source: Materials provided by University of Alaska Fairbanks . Original written by Chynna Lockett. Note: Content may be edited for style and length. Journal Reference : Cite This Page :The weather is getting chilly in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere, but cold weather doesn’t mean that you have to stop your exercise routines. I spoke with CNN wellness expert Dr. Leana Wen to find out how to keep moving in winter. What kind of exercise is best during chilly weather? How can people safely and enjoyably participate in physical activity outdoors when it’s cold out? Wen is an emergency physician and clinical associate professor at the George Washington University. She previously served as Baltimore’s health commissioner. CNN: How much exercise people should aim to do weekly? Dr. Leana Wen: No matter the season, adults should aim for at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity physical activity, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This includes exercise such as jogging, biking, playing tennis — and in the winter, skiing and snowshoeing. Vigorous household tasks like shoveling snow can count, too.That exercise is worth it. According to one recent study, people who achieved this amount of exercise per week had a 31 per cent lower risk of mortality, 27 per cent lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease, and 12 per cent lower risk of developing cancer compared with inactive participants. Importantly, those who achieved just half this amount (75 minutes per week) also had substantial health benefits, with a 23 per cent lower risk of early death, a 17 per cent lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease, and seven per cent lower risk of developing cancer. CNN: Do we need to do all those 150 minutes at once? What about doing a little bit of exercise every day? Wen: It’s not ideal to stay sedentary most of the time. A recent study concluded that people who predominantly sit at work have a 16 per cent higher risk of mortality from all causes and a 34 per cent higher risk of cardiovascular disease. These more sedentary individuals need to compensate for their lifestyle by engaging in even more physical activity compared with those who move around more at work. When possible, aim to get a little bit of exercise every day, even if it’s 10 to 15 minutes of brisk walking. You can still do a longer session on the weekend when you have more time— that does have benefits— but it is important to get moving throughout the day. CNN: Is indoor or outdoor exercise better for you? Wen: The kind of exercise that’s best is whatever you can do consistently. Some people love going to the gym, and that’s their preferred place to exercise no matter the weather. Great—they should continue that practice. Others may not love the gym, but they don’t like exercising outdoors when it’s cold. Also great! It’s fine to replace your regular outdoor jog in winter with an indoor session on the treadmill or elliptical machine. If you want to keep exercising outdoors, even if it’s cold outside, that’s OK as long as you take certain precautions. CNN: What precautions would you take to exercise during cold weather? Wen: There are five important steps to consider. First, know yourself. Are you someone used to cold weather exercise, or are you trying it for the first time? If it’s the latter, and especially if you are older and have chronic medical conditions, you should consult with a doctor and, assuming you are cleared to go, start slow. Gradually increase the amount of time you are outside. Stay close to home or to your vehicle so that you can get inside if it gets too uncomfortable. Instead of doing a long out-and-back run, consider shorter loops of the same path so that you can always reach shelter if you need to end your workout early. Second, know the weather. Look up the forecast in advance and be aware of factors like the wind chill, which can make the temperature feel a lot colder than the thermometer may indicate. Try to go during the warmest part of the day. And beware of rain and snow, which can also make you feel a lot colder. Third, know the risks and anticipate accordingly. Two specific cold-related health risks are hypothermia and frostbite. Hypothermia is abnormally low body temperature caused by your body losing heat faster than it can be produced. It can be dangerous and can lead to death. Frostbite is an injury to a specific part of the body that is caused by exposure to freezing temperatures. You can reduce the risk of hypothermia by wearing the right clothes that are appropriate for the weather in your area. That includes wearing layers and choosing materials like technical fabrics that wick sweat away from the body, then taking off the layers and putting them back on depending on where you are in the workout and how are you feeling. You can reduce the risk of frostbite by covering up the most sensitive parts of your body, such as your ears (with earmuffs or a hat) and hands (with gloves). If you do get wet by being in the rain or snow, make sure to take off wet clothes as soon as you return home, dry off, and warm up. Fourth, make sure to hydrate. People often associate the need for hydration with hot weather exercise. But it’s also important to keep hydrated when exercising in cold weather, especially because cold may even diminish the sensation of thirst so that your body doesn’t give you feedback that you need water. It’s always a good idea to hydrate before you exercise, and if you will be out for more than an hour, bring a bottle of water or electrolyte solution with you. Fifth, let others know your plan. One of the hallmark symptoms of hypothermia is confusion. People become disoriented and may not know that they need to head to warmth. On very cold days, and especially if you are not used to cold weather exercise, go with someone else. If you are headed out alone, make sure someone knows where you are and knows to call for help if you are not back by a certain time. CNN: Are there situations where it’s better to stay indoors? Wen: This sometimes depends on the individual. A lot of people won’t like exercising outdoors when it’s raining and snowing. For some, that will differ by sport. For instance, I would go running at a lower temperature than I would go biking. The tolerance for specific temperatures depends on the person and what they are used to. My best advice is to stay within your comfort zone. If you are doing something that you haven’t done before, go with someone else and make sure to have a plan for getting to a warm place quickly you aren’t feeling up to it. Take extra care if you are older, are on medications or have chronic medical conditions that may blunt your body’s temperature regulation. No matter if you are a newbie or experienced outdoor athlete, hydrate and do dynamic stretches before and after your workout. 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