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Gold edges higher as dollar weakens on Iran talks hopes

Gold prices rose slightly in Asian trading on Thursday as the US dollar softened, with investors reassessing the outlook for diplomacy between Washington and Tehran. The move followed a period of tight trading, with gold hovering near 4,485 dollars per ounce earlier in the week amid volatile geopolitical......

Citi says ETF outflows drive crypto market downturn

The recent decline in cryptocurrency markets has been driven primarily by weakening institutional demand rather than isolated corporate transactions, according to market analysis attributed to Citigroup. The bank’s assessment points to sustained outflows from Bitcoin exchange-traded funds as the......

Peter Schiff renews bitcoin crash warning below $66k

Bitcoin slipped below the 66,000 dollar level this week, reigniting concerns among market observers over the strength of its current support zone. The cryptocurrency traded around 66,280 dollars on Wednesday morning after briefly touching an intraday low near 65,708 dollars. The move placed renewed focus......

Ray Dalio warns AI boom shows classic bubble signs

Ray Dalio has warned that the rapid rise in artificial intelligence investments shows clear characteristics of a financial bubble. The founder of Bridgewater Associates drew parallels with the dot-com crash of 2000, arguing that current market conditions reflect the same patterns of excessive optimism......

Bitcoin falls to four-month low amid liquidation surge market

Bitcoin dropped to its lowest level in four months on Tuesday as selling pressure intensified across global crypto markets. The asset fell as much as 7 percent, briefly touching 65,707 dollars, marking its weakest point since early April. The decline unfolded during Asian and European trading sessions......

Greek Shipping Magnate proposes Iranian transit fee for Hormuz

Evangelos Marinakis told shipping executives that paying Iran a transit fee of 100,000 to 200,000 dollars per vessel would be preferable to a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz. He delivered the remarks at an industry forum in Athens held during a major maritime gathering. He argued that a predictable......

Russia claims gold production reaching 500 tonnes, surpassing China

Russia plans to produce between 480 and 500 tonnes of gold in 2026, according to official projections from the country’s natural resources authorities. Estimates for 2025 place output at 480 to 485 tonnes. If confirmed, these figures would position Russia as the world’s largest gold producer,......

Global markets rise as artificial intelligence optimism drives rally

Global equity markets advanced on Tuesday as renewed enthusiasm for artificial intelligence outweighed persistent geopolitical uncertainty linked to stalled US Iran diplomatic engagement. Europe’s STOXX Europe 600 index gained about 0.7 percent, reflecting broad investor appetite for risk assets......

Venezuela oil exports rise to 1.25 million barrels daily in May

Venezuela’s crude oil and fuel exports climbed to 1.25 million barrels per day in May, marking a third consecutive monthly increase. The growth reflects a steady recovery in the country’s energy sector as international buyers expand purchases of Venezuelan crude despite ongoing political......

Euro struggles to expand global role despite uncertain U.S. policy, ECB report finds

The euro has failed to significantly increase its share in global financial markets despite expectations that inconsistent economic policies in the United States could strengthen its position, according to a new report from the European Central Bank (ECB). The ECB found that the euro’s global......

Analysts warn OPEC+ disruptions in Hormuz to last through 2026

Oil market analysts and consultants meeting at OPEC headquarters in Vienna warned that supply disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are likely to persist until the end of 2026, even if maritime traffic resumes in the near term. The assessment reflects the scale of the ongoing energy......

South Korea overtakes India to become sixth-largest stock market

South Korea has overtaken India to become the world’s sixth-largest equity market by total market capitalization, marking a rapid shift in global financial rankings driven by the artificial intelligence boom and surging demand for semiconductor technologies. The combined market value of listed......

AI-driven rally pushes global markets to record highs amid Iran tensions

Global equity markets reached fresh record highs as artificial intelligence driven stocks extended a powerful rally that overshadowed rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Gains in major indices continued even as Iran suspended negotiations with the United States following escalating regional......

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