Risk from Climate Change
The World Bank: 1.2 billion people face life-changing risks through exposure to at least one critical climate hazard, such as heatwaves, flooding, hurricanes, and drought. However, a new report from the World Bank Group outlines how faster development and sustainable economic growth can reduce climate change-related economic and quality of life losses.
The report, “Rising to the Challenge: Success Stories and Strategies for...
Gold Trades Cautiously Amid Labor Data and Gaza Talks
Written by Samer Hasn, Senior Market Analyst at XS.com
Gold is trading modestly today compared to this week with a downward trend and is settling near $2,727 per ounce.
Gold’s moves come after better-than-expected US data eased economic uncertainty, while focus returned to the Gaza ceasefire negotiations, which could help de-escalate regional tensions.
Between today and yesterday, we saw unexpected...
Long working hours increasing deaths from heart disease and stroke
Long working hours led to 745 000 deaths from stroke and ischemic heart disease in...