Queen Elizabeth II has died at her Balmoral home in Scotland, the Royal Family announced on Thursday. The 96-year old monarch, who ruled the U.K. for 70 years, died peacefully, according to the brief statement, which was read out by the BBC. King Charles and the Royal Consort Camilla Parker-Bowles will remain at Balmoral this evening and return to London on Friday.
US 500 forecast: the index may enter a downtrend
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, the US 500 has resumed its decline. The US 500 forecast for today is negative. US 500 forecast: