MONTREAL — After the opening festivities wrapped and the last cloud of smoke evaporated, Samuel Montembeault went out and won the Montreal Canadiens a hockey game.
He shattered an NHL record — with 48 saves being the most a goaltender has ever made in a season-opening shutout (Filip Gustavsson had a 41-save shutout in Minnesota’s opener against the Florida Panthers last season) — and he never seemed overwhelmed...
Gold extends its record-setting gains early Wednesday amid anticipation of more Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and the worsening conflicts in the Middle East.
The yellow metal climbed last week after the Fed cut rates for the first time since the pandemic, dropping them by 50 basis points to 4.75% to 5.00%. Interest rate cuts are typically considered bullish for gold, which become more attractive alternate investments when rates go down. The precious metal is also a traditional hedge against uncertainty, both geopolitical and economic.
Investors will be awaiting additional direction from the Fed’s favorite inflation indicator, which is due out Friday, as well as comments from Fed officials including Chairman Jerome Powell.
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Gold has historically symbolised prestige and luxury, with ownership of the asset conveying status and wealth. This lasting connotation explains why gold is a good...