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Gold prices reached unprecedented heights this week, hitting a record of $2,500.99 per ounce amid weakening U.S. dollar and heightened anticipation of a Federal Reserve rate cut. The spot gold price later edged up to $2,498.72 by late Friday afternoon,

Wall Street experienced its strongest performance since 2022, with the S&P 500 surging 2.3% following optimistic unemployment figures, signaling a potential easing of economic concerns. This marked a significant rebound, erasing nearly all losses from a tumultuous beginning to the

Standard Chartered Plc is poised to introduce a trading desk for Bitcoin and Ether, marking its entry into the direct trading of cryptocurrencies, according to sources familiar with the plans. This strategic move positions Standard Chartered among the pioneering major

The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced its first interest rate cut since 2019, reducing the key rate from 4% to 3.75%. The decision, which had been signaled for months, comes amid persistent inflationary pressures within the euro zone’s 20

Two Chinese nationals, Yicheng Zhang and Daren Li, have been charged by US authorities in a massive cryptocurrency scam totaling $73 million, dubbed “pig butchering.” The scheme involved laundering funds through US bank accounts to the Bahamas, resulting in arrests

U.S. President Joe Biden is poised to unveil new tariffs targeting key sectors, including electric vehicles (EVs), medical supplies, and solar equipment, in a move expected as soon as Tuesday, according to sources familiar with the matter. The anticipated announcement

Apple is making significant strides in expanding its presence in India, with a focus on both manufacturing and sales operations. The tech giant’s foray into the Indian market includes the opening of its inaugural physical stores last year, marking a

Finance ministers from around the world convened in Washington this week, grappling with a pressing concern: the soaring value of the U.S. dollar against major currencies is posing challenges for economic policymakers worldwide. The surge in the dollar’s value is

Gold and silver investors might be eyeing a potential windfall this week as tensions escalate in the Middle East, according to financial analyst Peter Spina, who heads investor platforms GoldSeek and SilverSeek. Spina suggests that the recent drone and missile

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised its projection for India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the fiscal year (FY) 2024, anticipating a solid expansion of 7%. This upgrade, disclosed in the latest release of the ADB’s flagship economic