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Wall Street Shudders As Commodities Slide, With Gold And Silver Crashing From Record Highs

Commodities slumped as gold and silver plunged from record highs, with margin hikes and a stronger dollar amplifying the selloff and dragging global stocks into a broader risk-off move.

Gold Pulls Back From $5,550+ Highs Even As Safe-Haven Demand Stays Strong

Gold pulled back sharply after hitting record highs near $5,600 as profit-taking and a dollar rebound hit overheated trades, even as the metal remained on track for a historic monthly gain.

Bitcoin Slides Below $80,000 As Thin Liquidity And Fed-Policy Jitters Deepen The Crypto Selloff

Bitcoin fell below $80,000 as thin weekend liquidity and renewed concerns about Fed tightening and balance-sheet reduction triggered a broader crypto selloff that also pushed Ether sharply lower.

Asia-Pacific

Asia-Pacific Markets Dip Amid Trump’s Defense Sector Scrutiny and Oil Price Volatility

Asia-Pacific markets experienced a general decline on Thursday, mirroring a downturn on Wall Street. The slump was attributed to escalating geopolitical tensions and critical remarks from U.S. President Donald...

China Unveils A Services-Consumption Plan Targeting Six Sectors To Lift Domestic Demand

China released a new work plan to expand and upgrade service consumption, prioritizing six sectors from transport and housekeeping to tourism, auto after-market services, and inbound spending.

Rafah Crossing Reopens In Pilot Phase, Allowing Limited Travel After Prolonged Closure

Rafah crossing reopened in a pilot phase with tight security and international monitoring, allowing limited daily movement — about 50 people each way — as medical evacuations and approved travel resume.

Ukraine–Russia Talks Set To Restart In Abu Dhabi This Week As “Complex” Issues Persist

Ukraine and Russia are set to resume US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi this week, with officials calling negotiations “very complex” as major disputes persist despite limited progress on some issues.

Wall Street Shudders As Commodities Slide, With Gold And Silver Crashing From Record Highs

Commodities slumped as gold and silver plunged from record highs, with margin hikes and a stronger dollar amplifying the selloff and dragging global stocks into a broader risk-off move.

Taiwan’s Bid to Reopen Borders for Chinese Visitors: An Olive Branch Amidst Tensions?

Taiwan's Move to Reopen Borders for Chinese Nationals: A Detailed Insight Amidst the global uncertainty brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, Taiwan's government made a...

Joint Military Drills: Australia and Philippines Respond to South China Sea Tensions

In the wake of heightened tensions between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea, Australian and Filipino forces came together in a...

China’s Strategy to Tackle Local Government Debt Amid Economic Woes

As the world watches, China grapples with an impending economic crisis, with local government debts at its epicenter. The central bank, in a recent...

Unraveling Japan’s Decision: The Release of Treated Water from Fukushima

In a move that has sparked widespread discussion and debate, the Japanese government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, announced its plans...

Japan Clarifies Plans for Fukushima Wastewater Disposal

Late Monday, Japan confirmed its communication with China and Russia regarding the oceanic discharge of wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power station, a property...

Fukushima’s Radioactive Release: Hong Kong’s Food Safety and Economic Concerns

On a typical Tuesday, the world's attention shifted to the strong statement from Hong Kong's leader on Japan's decision to release treated radioactive water...

Australia Strengthens Defense with US Missile Purchase Amid Aukus Debates

Australia, in a significant move, has acquired A$1.7 billion (US$1.1 billion) worth of missiles from the United States. This action intensifies ongoing domestic debates...

Taiwan’s William Lai: Navigating Tensions with China Amid Presidential Aspirations

Taiwan's Vice President, William Lai, who is strongly positioned to become the island's next president, has drawn significant attention following China's recent military drills...

Asia’s Travel Retail Impact on Estee Lauder & the Luxury Market

In today's fast-paced world of commerce and travel, various economic sectors are interwoven in a complex tapestry of trade. As the globe continues to...

President Joko Widodo’s Annual Address: A Deep Dive into Indonesia’s Aspirations and Achievements

On a sunny Wednesday in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, a bustling city of millions, the atmosphere within the legislative hall was thick with...

Barbenheimer Controversy: Hollywood’s Cultural Misstep in Japan

Introduction Hollywood's blockbuster, Barbie, made a grand entry into Japanese cinemas amidst a whirlpool of controversy stemming from memes linking it with another film, Oppenheimer....

Chinese and Russian Diplomats Advocate Political Settlement for Korean Peninsula Issue

In their meeting held in Beijing, Chinese special representative on Korean Peninsula affairs, Liu Xiaoming, and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko emphasized the...

China and Vietnam Forge Stronger Military Ties for Regional Stability

Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu's announcement regarding China's willingness to collaborate with Vietnam in reinforcing high-level communication and deepening military cooperation has significant implications...

Chinese President Xi Jinping Offers Heartfelt Condolences to India Over Tragic Train Accident

The news of the tragic train accident in the eastern Indian state of Odisha has garnered the attention and heartfelt condolences of Chinese President...

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