Morning brief: Asian markets mixed as oil slips; Senate delays crypto bill
Global markets were steadier on Thursday after a volatile prior session, with investors digesting easing geopolitical tensions, shifting equity leadership in the United
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WTI crude slips below $60/barrel as Trump eases Iran tensions
The West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices slipped back below the $60 per barrel level as geopolitical tensions eased. Both oil benchmarks, WTI
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Commodity wrap: easing geopolitical risk drive decline in precious metals, oil
Most commodities were in the red on Thursday as the market took a breather from ongoing rallies in precious metals and oil. Gold
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Germany opens €3B EV subsidy program to all automakers, including China
Germany will open its new €3 billion ($3.5 billion) electric vehicle subsidy program to all manufacturers, including Chinese brands, as it seeks to
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Options data reveal where Intel stock will be trading after earnings on Jan 22
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) sure had a blockbuster 2025 but options traders seem to believe the stock could push higher still as the company
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Gold, silver at record highs: analysts predict further upside as geopolitical risks persist
Gold and silver soared to record highs on Monday as a result of a flight to safety, triggered after US President Donald Trump
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Top catalysts for S&P 500 Index and its ETFs like VOO, SPY this week
The S&P 500 Index has stalled near its all-time high as investors reflect on major news, including the ongoing earnings season and geopolitical
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South Korea busts crypto crime ring laundering over $100M
An international crypto crime ring laundered over $100 million through South Korea just as the country eased restrictions on digital asset investments. South
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Commodity wrap: gold, silver hit record highs amid Greenland dispute; oil slips
Safe-haven demand propelled gold and silver prices to fresh record highs on Monday, even as experts see further upside. Oil prices slipped, reversing
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BHP blocked from appealing UK ruling on Brazil dam disaster liability
On Monday, BHP was denied permission to appeal a London court verdict that found the mining company accountable for the 2015 dam collapse