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China’s Central Bank Deepens Gold Accumulation as Global Markets Turn Volatile

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PBOC extends its bullion buying streak into a 15th straight month, underscoring Beijing’s push to diversify reserves amid currency and geopolitical risks Why China Is Stockpiling Gold Again China’s central bank has quietly but steadily built one of the world’s most significant gold accumulation programs over the past two years. The People’s Bank of China […]

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South Korean Insurers Eye India as Market Liberalization Unlocks New Growth

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Samsung Fire & Marine, Hyundai Marine & Fire, and Mirae Asset explore entry routes into India’s $130 billion insurance sector amid regulatory reforms India’s Insurance Market Draws New Global Interest India’s insurance sector is undergoing a pivotal transformation. Long constrained by foreign ownership limits and regulatory bottlenecks, the market has recently opened up to full

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Gold and Silver Slide Deepens After Record Rally as Fed Leadership Shift Rattles Markets

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Precious metals retreat sharply from historic highs as investors reassess interest-rate expectations following Donald Trump’s Federal Reserve chair nomination. From Euphoria to Shock in Precious Metals Global precious metals markets were jolted this week as gold and silver prices extended a sharp sell-off, reversing a spectacular rally that had pushed both metals to historic highs

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How Rising Interest Rates Are Reshaping Everyday Life for Consumers

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What higher borrowing costs mean for loans, savings, and household budgets in 2026 Rising interest rates are no longer just a concern for economists or financial markets. In 2026, they are directly influencing how ordinary consumers spend, save, borrow, and plan for the future. From higher loan payments to shifting job markets and tighter household

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How Geopolitical Tensions Impact Global Markets

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From wars and sanctions to trade disputes, political instability continues to shape financial markets worldwide Global financial markets are increasingly driven not only by economic fundamentals but by geopolitics. In recent years, escalating geopolitical tensions—ranging from armed conflicts and diplomatic standoffs to sanctions and trade restrictions—have reshaped how investors assess risk, allocate capital, and price

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Why Global Food Prices Remain High Despite Easing Inflation

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Climate shocks, supply disruptions, and rising production costs continue to push food prices higher worldwide, even as overall inflation shows signs of easing. January 2026 — World Agriculture & Economy Desk Even as headline inflation begins to cool in many countries, global food prices have remained stubbornly high. Consumers around the world are feeling the

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Why Global Interest Rates Are Staying High in 2026

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Inflation concerns and economic uncertainty continue to influence central bank decisions across major economies. Global interest rates remain elevated in 2026, continuing a trend that began earlier in the decade as central banks responded to inflation, economic uncertainty, and shifting global conditions. While many households and businesses hoped for rapid rate cuts, policymakers across major

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Banks Say Trump’s Proposed Credit Card Rate Cap Could Hurt Consumers

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U.S. banks and financial institutions have warned that President Donald Trump’s proposal to cap credit card interest rates could sharply reduce access to credit for millions of Americans, particularly lower-income households and small businesses. Industry groups say new analysis shows a 10% ceiling on interest rates would force lenders to close or restrict a large

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U.S. Hiring Loses Momentum in 2025 Amid Economic Uncertainty

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Job growth in the United States ended 2025 on a weak note, highlighting a year of slowing momentum in the world’s largest economy. Employers added roughly 50,000 jobs in December, according to updated Labor Department figures—well below market expectations—while the unemployment rate edged down slightly to 4.4%. Overall hiring last year marked the slowest annual

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Argentina’s Peso Strategy Wins U.S. Backing

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has defended Washington’s intervention in Argentina’s currency market, saying the high-risk move delivered both political and financial returns for the United States. Bessent said the U.S. has now fully exited its position in the Argentine peso after recovering its financial support, confirming that no pesos remain in the Treasury’s exchange

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