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  Gold’s Rise as a Global Currency Why is Gold valuable Gold has always held a unique place in global finance, but recent trading trends suggest something even more significant is happening. A decade ago, I wrote an article questioning whether gold was evolving beyond its traditional role as a commodity. Today, ten years later, the question is more relevant than ever: Is gold quietly becoming a major global currency? With explosive growth in spot gold trading, rising participation from retail traders, and forex brokers treating gold nearly identically to established currencies, the transformation underway is hard to ignore. Below,…

Share prices for both suitors fall as details emerge of cash bids for the owner of HBO and CNN.

United States (US) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that he would, going forward, press for the Fed’s Board of Governors in Washington to veto appointments of candidates who have not satisfied that threshold at the New York Times DealBook Summit on Wednesday.Key quotesFed chair has room to start discussion on policy but has one vote.No one understands Fed’s balance sheet function.Regional Fed banks don’t necessarily represent their districts. Going to start advocating that Fed bank presidents should have lived in their districts for at least 3 years.I am advocating that Fed regional bank presidents must have lived in their districts…

‘Stranger Things’ finally wraps up on Netflix, ‘Fallout’ is back with a new season on Amazon and Taylor Swift takes over Disney+

When you think of America’s jewelry industry, cities like New York and Los Angeles might come to mind. But for more than a century, Providence, Rhode Island quietly held the title of the “Jewelry Capital of the World.” At the center of it all was the city’s Jewelry District, a powerhouse of craftsmanship, innovation, and industry that helped shape American jewelry manufacturing as we know it. As part of our series exploring historic and modern jewelry districts around the world, we’re highlighting Providence’s role in the evolution of the trade and how today’s jewelers can continue that legacy with smarter…

  How Options Trading Works and Why Traders Use It Option Stock options have surged in popularity among both retail and institutional traders. They offer the potential for high returns, strategic flexibility, and leveraged exposure, allowing traders to control more shares than if they traded the underlying stock directly. However, this increased opportunity comes with increased risk. Options can be more volatile than stocks, and every option loses value over time due to time decay. Because of this, risk management is essential. This guide explains what stock options are, key terminology every trader must know, and why traders use options…

Emerging markets have performed strongly this year, in part on dollar weakness also owing to better economic policies, argues this fund manager.

Gold (XAU/USD) attracts some sellers during the Asian session on Tuesday and moves away from its highest level since October 20, around the $4,264-4,265 region, touched the previous day. A generally positive tone around the equity markets undermines demand for traditional safe-haven assets and exerts some pressure on the precious metal. The commodity, however, shows some resilience below the $4,200 mark and recovers slightly from the daily low, warranting some caution for bearish trades and before positioning for a deeper corrective slide.The growing acceptance that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will lower borrowing costs again fails to assist the US…

“He is of sound mind, but he might succumb to someone who offers him companionship.”

For decades, Western corporations viewed China as an irresistible promise—a massive, rapidly growing consumer base that served as a straightforward revenue engine and the cornerstone of global expansion strategies for brands from Starbucks to Tesla.Today, this narrative has fundamentally changed. China remains a critically important market, but the rules of engagement have been entirely rewritten. What was once seen solely as a profit center is now a far more complex proving ground. It has transformed into an Innovation Laboratory where foreign brands must demonstrate unparalleled speed in product development, competitive pricing, and deep localization simply to maintain relevance.How are these…