Trump s $5,000 Pledge: What the Midterms Could Mean for GoldDonald Trumps promise of a $5,000 payment to every adult Americanif Republicans sweep Congresswould add roughly $1.2 trillion to U.S. liabilities....Economy2 min read•16 hours ago
Tech Down 6.2% Is Money Rotating into Oil and Pharma?Investors have rotated out of tech and into energy, consumer staples and health care after Metas third-quarter report showed heavy spending that pushed free...Economy3 min read•1 day ago
A Dark Cash Crunch for Renewable Energy FirmsA wave of insolvencies and restructurings is hitting European renewable-energy companies as higher financing costs, falling auction premiums and regulatory...Economy5 min read•1 day ago
Copper Outperforms Gold as Strategic Demand from AI, Power Grids and Defense Bolsters RallyCopper has outperformed gold this year, rising about 15.8% YTD and more than 30% over 12 months, driven by structural demand from AI infrastructure, power-grid...Economy3 min read•6 days ago
Australian shares rise as miners and resources lead; S&P/ASX 200 up 0.46%Australias S&P/ASX 200 closed up 0.46% at 8,850.10, its highest level in a month, led by gains in Metals & Mining and Resources. Megaport, IperionX...Economy2 min read•16 hours ago
European Gas Near 100/MWh as Supply Risks Bolster Equinor's AppealEuropean gas prices surged to around €97.64/MWh as geopolitical tensions and Germanys storage refilling drive stronger demand. Consumers are already...Economy3 min read•17 hours ago
Gold Drops Below $4,000 What Comes Next?Gold has fallen below $4,000 as rising interest rates pressure bullion, extending a 38-week correction. Strategists at Bank of America recommend...Economy3 min read•1 day ago
Fuel and Heating Costs Push German Inflation Above 3% for First Time Since 2023Economy4 min read•2 weeks ago
Central banks reshuffle gold: Russia and Kazakhstan sell while Poland and China keep buyingCentral banks are diverging on gold policy in 2026. Russia has sold around 62 tonnes since January, including 6.2 tonnes in September, and much of...Economy3 min read•1 day ago
Amazon and Heineken Launch 'Pubscription' A Netflix-style Streaming App for PubsHeineken and Amazon have launched a UK pilot called Pubscription a Fire TV app that applies streaming-style discovery to pubs. Users receive periodic...Economy3 min read•1 day ago
Oil Tops $100 as Hormuz Shipping Route Nears Closure IMF Warns of Global ShockHuthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure and heightened maritime incidents near the Strait of Hormuz have pushed crude oil above $100 a barrel. The IMF...Economy3 min read•1 week ago
Silver Rises Toward $69 as Dollar Weakens Ahead of US PCE Inflation DataEconomy2 min read•2 months ago
UAE says planned FDI has not been cancelled this year despite Iran conflict; remains on track for $65bn targetThe UAE says no planned foreign direct investment projects have been cancelled in 2026 despite the USIran war. While some investors are delaying or...Economy4 min read•1 week ago
Fujairah shows why resilience is the Gulf s greatest energy assetFujairahs ports, pipeline, storage and logistics capabilities have allowed the UAE to keep oil exports flowing despite disruptions in the Strait of...Economy4 min read•1 week ago
Global X launches Responsible Gold Miners UCITS ETF to add ESG-focused exposure to gold mining sectorGlobal X ETFs Europe has launched the Global X Responsible Gold Miners UCITS ETF (ISIN IE000O8MVXXX; WKN A427N5). Classified as an Article 8 SFDR...Economy2 min read•1 week ago
Whey price surge and weight loss drugs threaten Applied Nutrition s marginsEconomy3 min read•2 months ago
Euro tumbles to fresh lows versus dollar and pound as energy, French debt fears and a strong US currency outweigh ECB...The euro fell to fresh lows against the US dollar and the British pound as rising energy costs, a spike in French sovereign yield spreads and a...Economy4 min read•1 week ago
IEA Warns European Diesel Prices May Rise as Global Supply Crunch Persists Into 2027The IEA says Europe could see another rise in wholesale diesel prices as global oil output lags demand and supply disruptions in the Middle East...Economy4 min read•1 week ago
LVMH Sales Fall Short of Forecasts as Chinese Luxury Demand WeakensLVMH reported Q3 revenue of €18.5 billion, up 1.2% year-on-year, but organic growth slowed to 1% as weaker demand in China hit its fashion and...Economy3 min read•2 weeks ago
Philippe warns Le Pen s EU proposals would crack open the blocEdouard Philippe warned that Marine Le Pens euroskeptic proposals notably a unilateral cut to Frances EU budget contribution could fracture the...Economy4 min read•2 weeks ago
Special Factors Drive a Temporary Growth Boost in GermanyThe German government has raised its growth forecast to 1.3% for this year and 1.1% for 2027, but officials warn the improvement is largely driven by...Economy4 min read•2 weeks ago
IMF Says UK Will Face Second-Highest Inflation Among G7 NationsThe IMF warns the UK will have the second-highest inflation among G7 countries over the next two years, with inflation averaging 3.3% in 2026 and...Economy3 min read•2 weeks ago
Investments in completed Dubai property projects top $30bn in first half of 2026Dubai saw a 52% jump in investment in completed property projects in H1 2026, with Dh111 billion ($30.2bn) invested across 104 completed...Economy3 min read•2 months ago
HKEX CEO: Hong Kong IPO boom is broadening beyond tech as fundraising tops $40 billionHKEX CEO Bonnie Chan says Hong Kongs IPO boom is expanding beyond AI and tech as more than 100 listings have raised over $40 billion year-to-date,...Economy3 min read•2 months ago
UAE-Russia trade and investment agreement comes into forceThe UAE-Russia trade and investment agreement (Tisia), signed in August last year, has come into force. The treaty aims to liberalise services trade...Economy3 min read•2 months ago
How Europe s Economy Felt the Brutal Cost of Climate Change This SummerEconomy5 min read•2 months ago
Broken promises : Burnham criticised as energy bills set to rise againAndy Burnham is under fire after Ofgem confirmed a 4% rise to the energy price cap in October, taking the average bill to £1,723 a year. Opposition...Economy3 min read•2 months ago
UAE shoppers take a measured approach to gold as prices hit three-month highGold hit a threemonth high this week, with 24K trading at Dh559.50 per gram on Monday. Rather than triggering a buying frenzy, the rise has prompted...Economy3 min read•2 months ago
Global economy has so far withstood Iran war energy shock, IMF chief saysIMF chief Kristalina Georgieva says the global economy has so far withstood energy disruptions from the Iran war, helped by strategic reserve...Economy3 min read•2 months ago
China's Industrial Profit Growth Slows in June as Falling Oil Prices Cut Into GainsEconomy3 min read•3 months ago
German Security Service Warns of Rising Foreign Intelligence Attacks on CompaniesGermanys domestic intelligence agency warns that foreign intelligence services are increasingly behind cyberattacks on companies. A Bitkom survey...Technology4 min read•2 months ago
US futures slide as US Iran tensions and rising oil lift yieldsUS futures fell as escalating USIran tensions lifted oil to multiday highs and pushed Treasury yields to multiyear levels. S&P futures dipped about...Economy3 min read•2 months ago
UK Wage Growth Eases as Middle East Conflict Pushes Up Living CostsUK wage growth cooled in June, with average earnings including bonuses rising 4.1% on the year and regular pay excluding bonuses up 3.5%. Public...Economy4 min read•2 months ago
Commodities: Oil Climbs on Supply Worries as Metals and Softs StrengthenEconomy3 min read•2 months ago
Takaichi s food-tax cut aims to boost growth but will raise Japan s interest billPrime Minister Sanae Takaichi proposes cutting Japans food consumption tax from 8% to 1% for two years starting April 2027, reducing revenue by about...Economy4 min read•2 months ago
BP profit more than doubles as Middle East conflict lifts oil pricesBPs second-quarter net profit rose to $3.91bn from $1.62bn a year earlier as the Middle East conflict pushed oil and gas prices higher. Revenue...Economy2 months agoTrending
Why a Slowing Jobs Market Could Be Good News for StocksJulys payrolls surprised to the downside, with a 23,000job loss versus an expected 83,000 gain. Strategists at 22V Research and Citi interpret a...Economy4 min read•2 months ago
Yes, You Can Retire on Dividends: A Disciplined Income Method and Two 6% Investment-Grade PicksEconomy4 min read•2 months ago
Singapore sharply raises 2026 growth forecast, cites AI-driven boost and resilient external environmentEconomy2 min read•2 months ago
Poland grows into the EU s sixth-largest economy with nearly 923bn GDP in 2025Economy2 min read•2 months ago
Gold's Rally: What Comes Next After a Strong Week? Goldman Sees $4,900 by DecemberEconomy3 min read•2 months ago
Lundin Gold expands porphyry discoveries at Fruta del Norte, eyes maiden Sandia resource in 2027Economy3 min read•3 months ago
