Gold prices rose sharply in Asian trading on Friday, recovering from the previous session’s losses as a weaker U.S. dollar and signs of easing geopolitical tensions boosted demand for the precious metal. Spot gold climbed 2.1% to $4,467.32 per ounce as of 02:41 ET (06:41 GMT), while U.S. gold futures …
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British retail sales volumes declined in February, highlighting growing pressure on consumer spending as households brace for the economic impact of rising energy prices linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. According to data released on Friday by the Office for National Statistics, retail sales volumes fell by 0.4% …
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Oil prices edged lower in Asian trading on Friday and were on track to post a weekly decline, as easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East reduced the risk premium that had supported markets in recent sessions. As of 20:46 ET (00:46 GMT), Brent crude futures for May delivery slipped …
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The partial government shutdown has thrown air travel into disarray, with passengers across the United States facing hours long security lines and mounting frustration. Yet amid the turmoil, car-rental companies are emerging as unexpected winners. Shares of Hertz and Avis surged on March 26 as investors bet that the airport …
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Memory chip makers have endured a punishing two-day sell-off, with March 26, 2026 marking another steep decline. The trigger was Google’s unveiling of TurboQuant, a compression technology that can reduce the memory requirements of large AI models by up to six times. This innovation has rattled investors, who fear that …
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When conflict erupted with Iran in February 2026, the financial world was jolted out of its familiar rhythm. Just days earlier, investors had been navigating a relatively predictable landscape—tracking inflation trends, anticipating interest rate cuts, and weighing the durability of economic growth. The mood was cautiously optimistic, with hopes pinned …
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Global financial markets closed the week under a cloud of caution as rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East fueled a powerful surge in the US Dollar. Investors increasingly shifted toward safe-haven assets, reinforcing the greenback’s strength and pressuring major currencies across the board.The US Dollar Index climbed to near …
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Global markets have been rattled by a series of sudden policy announcements from President Donald Trump, with trading patterns often shifting in uncanny ways just moments before his statements. From tariff reversals to military threats, these abrupt moves have repeatedly jolted oil, stocks, bonds, and even cryptocurrencies, leaving investors questioning …
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The Middle East has now been at war for nearly four weeks, and the economic shockwaves are being felt far beyond the battlefield. At the center of it all is a narrow strip of water — just 21 miles wide at its tightest point — that carries roughly one-fifth of …
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The April 28–29, 2026 FOMC meeting will likely mark Jerome Powell’s final monetary policy decision as Federal Reserve Chair. His four-year term as Chair expires on May 15, 2026. While Powell has stated he will serve as Chair pro tempore until a successor (reportedly Kevin Warsh) is confirmed by the …
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