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Nick Ravenshade

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Nick Ravenshade is Editor-in-Chief at NENC Media Group, overseeing global markets and finance coverage with a focus on transparency and independence. He previously covered financial regulation and geopolitics for local news media outlets.

European Markets Set to Open Lower as France’s Political Uncertainty Weighs on Sentiment

European Markets Set to Open Lower as France’s Political Uncertainty Weighs on Sentiment

LONDON — European stocks were poised to open in negative territory on Thursday, with investors closely watching political developments in France after President Emmanuel Macron’s office confirmed he will appoint a new prime minister within 48 hours. The uncertainty in Paris comes as traders weigh broader global market dynamics, from

Trump’s Grip on Federal Purse Strings Raises Alarm Over Spending Power

Trump’s Grip on Federal Purse Strings Raises Alarm Over Spending Power

WASHINGTON – As the federal government shutdown stretched into its second week, President Donald Trump has wielded control over billions in federal dollars in ways critics say push the boundaries of legality and constitutional norms. From withholding congressionally approved funds to redirecting tariff revenues and reshaping discretionary grants, Trump’s approach

Gaza Peace Push Continues as Israel Stops Another Aid Convoy

Gaza Peace Push Continues as Israel Stops Another Aid Convoy

CAIRO – Indirect ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas resumed in the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh on Wednesday, even as Israeli naval forces intercepted yet another international aid flotilla bound for Gaza. The juxtaposition underscored the fragile balance between diplomacy and confrontation as the war entered its third year. Talks

Gold at $5,000: Best Ways to Gain Exposure Before the Next Rally

Gold at $5,000: Best Ways to Gain Exposure Before the Next Rally

NEW YORK – Gold has long been the world’s most trusted safe-haven asset, but in 2025 it has taken on an almost mythic status. Prices have surged to unprecedented levels, breaching $4,000 an ounce for the first time in history this week and sparking speculation that the metal could

Russian Regions Offer Huge Bonuses to Recruit Fighters for Ukraine War

Russian Regions Offer Huge Bonuses to Recruit Fighters for Ukraine War

Across Russia this year, regional governments have dramatically increased the cash incentives offered to men who sign contracts to join the armed forces — a brisk, visible attempt to turn money into manpower for Moscow’s long, attritional campaign in Ukraine. From Siberia to the Volga, local officials have authorized municipal

Trump: Not All Furloughed Workers Guaranteed Back Pay as Shutdown Deepens

Trump: Not All Furloughed Workers Guaranteed Back Pay as Shutdown Deepens

President Donald Trump on Tuesday suggested that not every federal employee furloughed during the current government shutdown will automatically receive retroactive pay when the government reopens — a stance that has touched off immediate legal and political firestorms and appears to reverse a long-standing practice enshrined in the aftermath of the

S&P 500 Keeps Hitting Fresh Highs — Where to Put Your Money If a Pullback Comes

S&P 500 Keeps Hitting Fresh Highs — Where to Put Your Money If a Pullback Comes

By Nick Ravenshade for NENC Media Group October 7, 2025 The S&P 500 pushed to fresh closing highs again this week as investor appetite for AI-linked winners and hopes for eventual Federal Reserve easing prop up a market that’s extended its run despite a looming government shutdown