Gold Retreats as Middle East Tensions Fuel Inflation Fears
Gold prices declined on Wednesday, pressured by escalating Middle East tensions driving oil higher and intensifying concerns over inflation and potential interest rate hikes.
Gold prices declined on Wednesday, pressured by escalating Middle East tensions driving oil higher and intensifying concerns over inflation and potential interest rate hikes.

The Bank of England is consulting the public on 18 shortlisted British wildlife species, including the puffin and bumblebee, to feature on...

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AI firm Anthropic has confidentially filed with the SEC for a proposed initial public offering, signaling a major step toward a public...

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Asian stocks followed Wall Street to record highs, fueled by AI enthusiasm. The yen hovered near 160 per dollar, with traders awaiting...

The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on Iran's largest digital asset exchange, Nobitex, and three other entities, citing their role in...

US and Iran exchange draft changes for a ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz deal, but progress remains uncertain as Israel expands its...

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Former ECB chief Mario Draghi received the Charlemagne Prize for his pivotal role in stabilizing the euro and advancing European unity. His...

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The CLARITY Act (H.R.3633) has been placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar, nearing a full vote. With a July recess approaching, Senate...

A new report from Pensions UK reveals 77% of workers are not saving enough for a 'moderate' retirement, which costs £32,700 for...

Traditional banks, led by JPMorgan Chase, are pushing back against stablecoin issuers, viewing them as direct competitors for core banking functions and...
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