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The Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed on Tuesday, the UK’s official jobless rate arrived at 4.1% in December vs. the previous 4.1% and 4.1% expected while the claimant count change showed a smaller than previous drop last month. The number of people claiming jobless benefits fell to -31.9K in …

Gold prices rose to an 8-month high above $1,878 an ounce on Tuesday, as escalating tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine drove investors out of riskier assets in favor of safe-haven bullion. Gold prices jumped to an eight-month high on Tuesday, February 15, as investors turned away from …

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau activated rarely used emergency powers in the country in an attempt to end protests that have closed some border crossings with the United States and paralyzed parts of the capital. Under the emergency law, the government introduced measures aimed at cutting off funding to protesters …

Russia-Ukraine tensions dominated financial markets on Monday, leading to some solid safe-haven demand. The catalyst was a statement from US President Joe Biden, who told his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday that the US would respond “swiftly and decisively” if Russia takes further steps toward invasion.Early on Monday, Russian …

A couple of big Bitcoin miners are planning to sell their stock in the face of a drop in token prices that has led other miners to trade in some their Bitcoin holdings.Marathon Digital Holdings Inc. and Hut 8 Mining Corp. have both filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission …

Financial markets are so edgy about tensions in eastern Europe, for good reason. Geopolitical scares typically produce very short-lived market disruptions, with commodities and risk assets quick to recover. The standoff between Russia and Ukraine could be different. Russia is threatening a massive invasion that could quickly subdue Kyiv, the …

The immigration system has helped shape Canada into the country it is today – one that is prosperous, diverse, and welcoming to those in need. Newcomers enrich and better local communities, and they work every day to create jobs, care for our loved ones, and support local businesses.Throughout the pandemic, …

US crude oil barely advances, following Friday’s jump of 3.78%. At the time of writing, WTI is trading at $94.00, almost flat.Geopolitical events dampened the market mood in the financial markets. Russia’s intentions of a possible invasion of Ukraine keep crude oil prices upward pressured, based on the fact that …

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde repeated that policymakers will not rush to remove stimulus in the Eurozone as she sought to highlight the limits of their powers at a time of volatile prices. ECB President Christine Lagarde delivered, Monday, an introductory statement at European Parliament within the framework of …

The safest haven asset of all, gold, has remained steady during the beginning of the week, despite a stronger US dollar across major currencies. The Golf Index, however, has retreated from daily tops around $1,871 as geopolitical tensions appear to ease in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. XAU/USD is …