Asian markets extended a record-breaking rally on Tuesday, taking cues from Wall Street’s latest highs, even as investors digested geopolitical shocks linked to Venezuela and fresh developments from Nvidia in autonomous driving. The day’s trading reflected a market largely driven by momentum and macroeconomic expectations, with limited spillover so far from rising political risk in
Global markets closed the day shaped by geopolitics, regulation, and shifting risk appetite. US plans around Venezuela’s oil sector met skepticism from energy majors, while NVIDIA’s China ambitions remain stuck in policy gridlock. Investors sought safety as gold surged toward record levels on dovish Fed signals and political turmoil. In India, antitrust authorities widened a
Geopolitical instability and burgeoning global debt are forecast to drive gold prices to a staggering $5,050 per ounce in the first half of 2026, though this historic peak may be followed by a sharp correction later in the year, according to a recent analysis from HSBC. “We see a wide range of $5,050 – $3,950/oz
Gold and silver continued their merry run from last year as prices reached fresh record highs on Monday. Investors flocked to bullion as safe-haven demand increased due to ongoing geopolitical tensions. Growing bets that the US Federal Reserve will further cut interest rates this year also boosted sentiment among investors. Lower interest rates bode well
Global markets opened the week under pressure as investors reacted to escalating political tensions in the United States, fresh uncertainty over central bank independence, and a series of geopolitical and political developments spanning Asia and Europe. Moves in currencies, equities, and commodities reflected growing unease, while attention also turned to Japan’s domestic politics and renewed
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The UK communications regulator, Ofcom, has launched a formal investigation into X, escalating regulatory scrutiny of artificial intelligence tools embedded in major social media platforms. The probe focuses on whether X has met its legal obligations under the Online Safety Act, following widespread concern over how its AI chatbot, Grok, has been used to generate
Tempus AI stock remains in a bear market after crashing by 36% from its highest point in September last year. It has slumped to $66, with its market capitalization slumping from $17.8 billion in October to the current $12.1 billion. This article explores some of the top reasons why the TEM stock may rebound in
In a move without precedent in modern US history, the Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over statements he made to Congress about the renovation of the central bank’s headquarters in Washington. The inquiry represents a dramatic escalation of President Donald Trump’s long-running campaign against Powell, transforming public
Capital One stock (NYSE: COF) tumbled nearly 10% in pre-market trading on Monday after President Donald Trump called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%. The proposal sent shock waves through the banking sector and immediately triggered alarms about lending profitability and consumer credit access. The announcement, made without implementation details,