• Thu, May 15, 2025

by: KWQC

Latest federal cut eliminates museum's traveling civil rights exhibit in Quad Cities

Another round of federal cuts is hitting home in the Quad-Cities. This time, they're targeting cultural institutions like the Putnam Museum.

by: BBC

US man travels miles for help after 400-ft fall in deadly accident

His three fellow climbers were killed in a remote area of Washington state after safety equipment failed.

by: fox6now

Tripadvisor releasing annual Summer Travel Index; get a break down

Hilary Fischer-Groban joins FOX6 WakeUp to break it all down.

by: Mashable

Take $650 off the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro business laptop and get set for travel

1TB of built-in storage.

by: NDTV

Mouni Roy's Edinburgh Vacation Is A Treat For Travel Enthusiasts

Mouni Roy matches the European vibe in her latest visit to Edinburgh, Scotland

by: Parade

U.S. Issues Travel Advisories for 2 Popular Tourist Destinations in Europe

Travelers are encouraged to "exercise increased caution" when traveling to Spain and Germany.

by: Fortune

Delta drops 'basic economy' label in rework of fare categories

Delta will stop selling tickets under the "basic economy" label that many large carriers have adopted in recent years.

by: Forbes

Regent Seven Seas' Immersive Overnights Appeals To Younger Travelers

For many aficionados, it offers a step back to a bygone, golden era of travel: days spent at sea with nowhere to rush to; looked after by a fleet of staff, with elevat...

by: Today

Looking to travel? We found the best Real ID and passport holders to shop, according to travel experts and editors

There are options for almost every travel need, style and budget — and they start at just $10.

by: KARK

Gas prices in Arkansas see jump ahead of Memorial Day travel season

Gas prices in Arkansas have increased a week before drivers are expected to hit the road for Memorial Day travel.

by: WAVY

Traveling Tuskegee Airmen exhibit coming to Hampton Roads

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A celebration of trailblazing heroes from the skies will descend in Western Tidewater next month, as a traveling exhibit honoring the Tuskegee Airmen will be in Smithfield and Suffolk. The exhibit, "Rise Above Red Tails Tuskegee Airmen Traveling Exhibit," will be at Smithfield's Schoolhouse Museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]

by: WMUR

Girl Scouts from Loudon use cookie money to travel to New Mexico

Seven Girl Scouts from a Loudon troop used proceeds from their cookie sales to fund a trip to New Mexico.

by: Fortune

Trump's trade war has a new victim: Workers traveling for business to the U.S.

Business travel to the U.S. fell 9% in April as companies and workers grappled with economic uncertainty.

by: Parade

The One Thing Budget Travelers Should Splurge on in Europe, According to Rick Steves

You're gonna like this advice.

by: Fortune

As the Fed devises its new strategy, Powell sees an economy with 'more volatile' inflation

Every five years the Federal Reserve reconsiders its framework for monetary policy. This time it will have to consider lessons from the pandemic and an uncertain future.

by: Fortune

A Kohl's board member resigned because she was 'continually disappointed' by governance and a lack of transparency. The retailer denies there was any friction

The retailer said it "strongly disagrees" with Christine Day's statements.

by: Fortune

OpenAI expands CoreWeave tie-up with new $4 billion cloud deal

The OpenAI relationship could help ease CoreWeave's reliance on Microsoft.

by: Fortune

Dimon says recession remains a possibility on tariff fallout

"Hopefully we'll avoid it, but I wouldn't take it off the table at this point," Dimon said.

by: Fortune

Dick's Sporting Goods just announced it's buying Foot Locker for $2.4 billion in a move that could be the CEO's first major mistake

Dick's shares plunging on news of the deal.

by: Fortune

Booking your next flight on Delta is going to be a lot different (and perhaps a bit confusing)

The carrier on Thursday announced a refresh of its seating categories.

by: Fortune

Checking or savings account? You need both to manage your finances

Checking and savings accounts are great for storing cash but there are some big differences. Here's what you need to know about them.

by: Fortune

Current price of gold: May 15, 2025

Trends in gold prices could indicate whether the asset can protect against inflation. Here's a look at how the precious metal is doing today.
  • Fri, May 16, 2025

by: People

New Jersey Transit Strike Leaves Commuters Stranded, Causes Travel Chaos in NYC

NJ Transit engineers are striking after failed wage negotiations. This strike is the first since 1983.

by: Euronews

US loses business travellers with demand dampened by political turmoil

Many fear that policies from the Trump administration are hurting the US' soft power and dampening demand to visit the country.View on euronews

by: BBC

Turkey: Indians urge travel boycott amid support to Pakistan

India has stopped a Turkish operator from working at its airports as public sentiment toward Ankara shifts.

by: ABC

Memorial Day weekend travel forecast: What you need to know

Millions of Americans are gearing up to head to the airport or hit the highway for the first long weekend of the summer.

by: AFP

Train strike sparks travel mess in New York area

Train engineers seeking higher pay went on strike Friday in New Jersey, triggering travel misery for New York-area commuters in America's biggest metropolitan corridor.The transportation company expects the strike to predominantly affect daily commutes for about 70,000 New York-bound passengers, while also disrupting the travel of many thousands more along its extensive network.

by: People

New Jersey Transit Strike Leaves Commuters Stranded, Causes Travel Chaos in N.Y.C.

The NJ Transit and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen's failed wage negotiations leads to the first strike in four decades

by: Forbes

Europe's Most Beautiful Beaches, The World's Most Powerful Passports And Other Travel News

Plus, Forbes Travel Guide's top Manila suites, the most expensive tourist photos and how to keep checked luggage safe this summer.

by: Fortune

Ozempic CEO's exit from Novo started with Teams call surprise

"I think that's part of the game, so to say. It's not for me to judge the criteria," Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen said.

by: Fortune

Why filling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve could be the secret to Trump's Middle East success

President Trump and OPEC both want increased oil production, but there could be a solution to their difference on opinion on prices.

by: Fortune

The Trump Organization has been approved for a $1.5 billion golf resort in Vietnam

The real estate development would include a golf resort, hotel, and residential buildings.

by: Fortune

Eating these carbs can help boost healthy aging, according to a massive 30-year study

Add more of these foods to your diet to help you age well.

by: Fortune

'Doubt and hesitation' are ripping through the housing market: 'People are starting their home search, then backing out'

With housing costs near a record high, home buyers are mostly staying on the sidelines.

by: Fortune

Trump says it's not possible to meet with all countries, and 'very fair' tariffs are coming in weeks

"We have, at the same time, 150 countries that want to make a deal, but you're not able to see that many countries," Trump said.

by: Fortune

Apple is the world's most valuable brand for the fourth year in a row

Nvidia shows impressive gains, however.

by: Fortune

Trump's military parade will cost taxpayers up to $45 million

The celebration, which coincides with his birthday, comes amid cuts to veteran services.

by: Fortune

How our clean-tech startup stumbled into a Pentagon partnership by following the demand

Magrathea's founders didn't have the Defense Department in mind when they started out—but they made the pivot.

by: Fortune

Fortune 500 Power Moves: Which executives gained and lost power this week (May 10-16, 2025)

See which Fortune 500 companies are making changes to their C-suite ranks.

by: Fortune

Microsoft wants its AI Copilot app to lure Gen Z from rivals by behaving like a therapist

Microsoft's head of AI, Mustafa Suleyman, wants to build an AI assistant with emotional intelligence.

by: Fortune

EY report: Europe's ability to attract investment at its lowest in 9 years

France, U.K., and Germany had the most foreign projects—but there was a double-digit decline in the number of projects in each country, EY found.

by: Fortune

Current price of gold: May 16, 2025

Trends in gold prices could indicate whether the asset can protect against inflation. Here's a look at how the precious metal is doing today.

by: Fortune

Exclusive: Stord raises $200 million in equity and debt to empower brands competing with Amazon

Stord, now valued at $1.5 billion, has raised $80 million in equity and $120 million in debt, Fortune has exclusively learned.

by: Fortune

Fortune's 2025 CEO Survey shows increasing pessimism

Also: Inflation still top of Fed Chair Jerome Powell's mind, Meta's fraud problem.

by: Fortune

CD rates today, May 16, 2025

We've rounded up today's highest available CD rates, many of which are above 4%

by: Fortune

New Jersey Transit train engineers go on strike, stranding some 350,000 commuters

It is the state's first transit strike in more than 40 years and comes a month after union members overwhelmingly rejected a labor agreement with management.

by: Fortune

Current refi mortgage rates report for May 16, 2025

See Friday's report on average refi rates on different types of home loans.

by: Fortune

How Fortune 500 Europe's C-suite execs spend their 5-to-9

Current price of gold: May 15, 2025

Trends in gold prices could indicate whether the asset can protect against inflation. Here's a look at how the precious metal is doing today.
On May 15, 2025, the price of gold reached a new record high of $2,500 per ounce, driven by a combination of factors including global economic uncertainty, inflation concerns, and increased demand from central banks and investors seeking a safe-haven asset. The article from Fortune highlights that this surge in gold prices reflects broader market trends, with investors turning to gold as a hedge against potential economic downturns and currency fluctuations. Additionally, the piece notes that geopolitical tensions and monetary policies, such as interest rate adjustments by major central banks, have contributed to the bullish sentiment towards gold, making it an attractive investment option amidst the volatile economic landscape.

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https://fortune.com/article/current-price-of-gold-05-15-2025/