Good morning—gold still offers value as a hedge against large equity declines, according to market commentary, and in world news Tropical Storm Bertha has formed near the Gulf Coast, expected to bring heavy rain this week; separately, the administration plans to impose a 50% tariff on many Canadian goods, a move that could strain trade with one of America’s key partners.
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On July 21, 1861, the First Battle of Bull Run (Manassas) began, the first major land battle of the American Civil War.
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