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Gold futures jump to record high after US tariffs on cast bars

Imposition of 39% import rate described as ‘another blow’ to Switzerland’s world-leading refining industry

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2025

US senator plans trip to Taiwan as Trump’s interest in island cools: Report

Report says US Senator Roger Wicker may visit Taiwan after President William Lai Ching-te cancelled Latin America trip.

Al Jazeera · Jul 31, 2025

Nancy Pelosi Slams Trump For Blocking Taiwan Leader's NYC Visit—Says US Looks 'Bullied By Beijing,' Calls It A Win For Xi Jinping Amid Trade Talks

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized President Donald Trump‘s decision to deny Taiwan President Lai Ching-te permission to visit New York, calling it a dangerous signal that America “can be bullied by Beijing into silence on Taiwan.”

Benzinga · Jul 29, 2025

Chinese companies allegedly smuggled in $1bn worth of Nvidia AI chips in the last three months, despite increasing export controls — some companies are already flaunting future B300 availability

Data suggest that more than a billion dollars' worth of banned Nvidia chips have been sold in the second quarter of 2025 alone.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 24, 2025

Stocks Finish Slightly Lower on Mixed Earnings Results

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed down -0.01%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.32%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.05%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) fell -0.08%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU25...

Barchart · Jul 18, 2025

Dollar Weakens as a Fed Official Calls for Rate Cuts

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday fell by -0.24%. The dollar came under pressure today following comments from Fed Governor Christopher Waller on Thursday evening, who stated that he supports a Fed interest rate cut at the July 29-30 FOMC meeting. Also, an easing of inflation expectations in today's University...

Barchart · Jul 18, 2025

Financial Times ‘unconvinced’ Odey libel claim is ‘serious’, High Court told

Mr Odey is suing the publication for at least £79 million in damages over four articles published in 2023.

Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2025

Global Payments Stock Climbs After Elliot Management Takes Stake

Global Payments, Inc. (NYSE:GPN) are trading higher in Tuesday's extended sessions after the Financial Times reported that activist hedge fund Elliott Management acquired a significant position in the company. 

Benzinga · Jul 15, 2025

The New Economic War: How Trade, Tech And Tariffs Became Weapons Of Power

Global realignments are not just boardroom concerns—they're already impacting markets and consumers. Investors are seeing increased volatility in sectors sensitive to trade policy, such as energy, healthcare and tech.

International Business Times · Jul 14, 2025

Linda Yaccarino ‘lasted two years in a job that would have crushed most in two weeks,’ X insider says

Yaccarino left X after Musk’s AI chatbot referred to itself as ‘MechaHitler’ and called for a new Holocaust

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025