Prologue Journal – Page 36002 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

JPY Weakens Amid Risk-on Sentiment

Wall Street Journal JPY weakened against most other G-10 and Asian currencies in the morning session amid risk-on sentiment spurred by Wall Street’s gains Friday. https://www.wsj.com/articles/jpy-weakens-amid-risk-on-sentiment-7485aa10

China Factory Activity Gauge Fell Slightly in June

Wall Street Journal A private gauge of China’s factory activity eased slightly in June but remained in expansionary territory, reflecting the resilience in the manufacturing sector. https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinas-factory-activity-eases-slightly-in-june-aef5bfbd

Gold Prices Are Flat in Range-Bound Trading

Wall Street Journal Gold prices were flat in early Asian trade, as the yellow metal remains in a rangebound trading pattern this week. https://www.wsj.com/articles/gold-prices-are-flat-in-range-bound-trading-9a8bcb3c

Tel Aviv metal fan intent on bringing favorite Swedish band to Israel

Jerusalem Post Shachar Tal has his sights set on obscure Swedish progressive rockers Änglagård, a decidedly non-mainstream band that only sporadically releases its albums. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-748585

China’s factory activity slows in June, with economic recovery ‘yet to find a stable footing’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Caixin/S&P Global manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) fell to 50.5 in June, down from 50.9 in May, data released on Monday showed. https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3226328/chinas-factory-activity-slows-june-economic-recovery-yet-find-stable-footing?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong man, 46, among 8 killed in Cambodian nightclub blaze at weekend

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Fire at the ‘6969’ nightclub in downtown Phnom Penh burned for three hours, with victims said to have been trapped on top floor of building. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3226327/hong-kong-man-46-among-8-killed-cambodian-nightclub-blaze-weekend?utm_source=rss_feed

The tricky tax tapestry for Americans in Israel – comment

Jerusalem Post While the concept of a ten-year tax holiday for new immigrants is appealing, it is much less advantageous than it first seems. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-748570

Explosions in Khmelnytskyi Oblast, air defence operating

Pravda Ukraine Explosions were heard in Khmelnytskyi Oblast on the night of 2-3 July, and the Ukrainian Air Force, as well as Khmelnytskyi Oblast Military Administration, have reported that air defence has been in operation. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/07/3/7409568/

White House grounds evacuated after Secret Service discovers ‘unknown item’

Fox News The White House grounds were evacuated Sunday after the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) discovered an “unknown item.” “U.S. Secret Service Uniform Division Officers located an unknown item on the White House complex,” a USSS spokesperson told Fox News Digital. “As a precaution, the White House grounds were evacuated, and the DC Fire Departments…

France violence: Leaders work out response to riots, victim’s grandmother calls for end to unrest

Fox News French officials are scrambling to restore order as the country endured a sixth night of unrest sparked by the death of 17-year-old Nahel, who was shot and killed by police during a traffic stop. Nahel’s grandmother, identified only as Nadia, pleaded on Sunday for riots to cease, and told French news broadcaster BFM…