While some factors like supply and demand will drive the price of gold over the long term, the issues tend to play out over an extended period. The part of supply and demand that plays a role over the medium term is the trajectory of the change in the dynamics. Over the medium term, the…
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Without this feature, the models are due to go on sale on Thursday morning at 14:00 GMT. The technology giant announced on Wednesday after the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled in favour of medical technology company Masimo. According to a Reuters report, the US International Trade Commission (ITC) backed Masimo’s claim…
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The December increase bettered November retail sales by 0.3%, confirming the resilience of American shoppers while bolstering the economy. The numbers also allay fears of stinted economic growth, starting the new year on a positive financial footing. Out of the 13 categories monitored, nine experienced sales increases compared to November 2023. Clothing, fashion accessories, and…
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This material is used in the batteries of these automobiles. OneD is among the startups that develop silicon anode materials. Others in this arena include GDI, Nexeon, and Sila Nanotechnologies. Reportedly, the silicon anode works better than the pure graphite EV batteries. Data shows that China processes more than 90% of the global graphite supply…
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The decision follows a surge in retail trading fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic, which led various mobile banking platforms, including the UK's Revolut, to incorporate stock and cryptocurrency trading features. N26 had previously launched crypto trading for some of its users towards the end of 2022. The move comes after the German financial watchdog BaFin…
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The company earned $816 million before tax, with an adjusted income of $831 million. This is a substantial increase from the $689 million income before tax (adjusted to $671 million) reported in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Diluted earnings per share were reported at $1.48, with an adjusted value of $1.52, showing a…
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According to a Reuters report, spot gold was down by 1.3%, reaching $2,027.26 per ounce, following three consecutive sessions of gains at 2:36 p.m. E.T. (19:36 GMT). U.S. gold futures also settled more than 1% lower at $2,030.2. A senior analyst at Kitco Metals, Jim Wyckoff, commented: Strong gains in the U.S. dollar index are…
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There was no significant activity among major central banks last week, but expectations of a single cut by the Federal Reserve (‘the Fed’) at the end of this quarter remain high. According to CME FedWatch Tool, around 55% of participants expect five cuts to the funds rate between 20 March and 18 September, which would…
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The G7, the European Union (EU), and Australia capped the price of Russian diesel and petroleum at $60 per barrel to maintain a global supply while hobbling this country’s economy. This limit was set on 5 December 2022 and is one of the sanctions against Russia for invading Ukraine. In December 2023, the US beefed…
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The investment manager reported a yearly net income of $8.52bn, a 24% drop from the previous year. Analysts attribute this to slower business rates, exit costs, and job cuts, not just for Goldman Sachs but the industry in general. Since the $8.46bn profits of 2019, Solomon’s first full year as company CEO, this has been…
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