Tag: expectations
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What do cabinet members do? Here are the expectations for each role in a president’s administration
One of the first tasks faced by an incoming president is staffing the Cabinet, the people who collectively are a president’s top advisers and the nation’s highest officials. Most of the members of this group need to be confirmed by the Senate in order to serve in the roles chosen for them by the president.…
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How gold prices reflect inflation expectations
Inflation is one of the main factors that influence the price of gold. Getty Images In October, gold surged past a record $2,700 per ounce. Market experts link this rally to inflation concerns, aggressive central bank buying and rising global tensions. The precious metal’s rise signals deeper worries about inflation, even after two years of…