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Gold is on track for a third weekly decline. A firm dollar and hawkish Fed signals undermine the recent rally. Central bank purchases provide some floor but cannot reverse the macro headwind.
Spot gold is down 2% on the week as the dollar extends its best run since September. The Fed minutes left traders pricing zero rate cuts in 2025. Next test is Wednesday's CPI.
Three supertankers carrying 6 million barrels of Saudi oil crossed the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S.-Iran deal ended the blockade. The 60-day toll-free transit period begins.
Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust (EVF) shares declined after a hold rating. The analyst behind the call said higher rates could improve performance.
Trump weighs 15% copper tariff on imports. The CME-LME spread has widened to 10 cents per pound, reflecting trader expectations. A decision splits domestic miners from fabricators.
BlackRock Balanced Fund returned -0.22% in Q1 2026, outperforming its benchmark. The result shows how active management helped during a tough quarter for stocks and bonds.
The dollar surged past recent resistance as Fed rate-hike bets reemerged. EUR/USD sank below 1.08, gold dropped, and risk appetite faltered ahead of key payrolls data.
A report says ECB President Lagarde directed Greek regulators to block Binance's MiCA license. Unverified. The potential scenario shows the passporting system's vulnerability to political pressure at the ECB level.
Retail sales rose 0.9% in May, beating estimates and pushing Treasury yields higher. The data complicates the case for a September rate cut.
Indigenous businesses charge 15-20% less for mine rehabilitation work in WA, where the $50 billion cleanup liability dwarfs contractor capacity. The first big test comes in 2028.
Ireland's Gambling Regulatory Authority will require crypto firms to verify fund origins by Q2 2027, part of a 30-measure anti-crime plan targeting money laundering through gambling.
The rupee rose for a fifth consecutive session, reaching a six-week high as dollar weakness and RBI intervention supported the currency.
Malta's MFSA proposes 'software-based organizations' for DAOs, addressing governance concentration found in ECB paper. Consultation open until July 10.
John Hancock Preferred Income ETF outperformed its benchmark in Q1 2026. The manager credited security selection. The fund managed a shift in rate expectations that pressured preferred stocks.
Coffee chains lead restaurant spending up 6% YTD as pizza fades. Value campaigns from McDonald's and Burger King re-attract diners. Fuel prices and age demographics add risk.
Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith, 29, was killed in Memphis. His final Instagram Live showed him dismissing danger. No arrests yet.
Unlisted market deals suggest NSE IPO may price at a premium. State-run banks and insurers that bought early could see large paper gains when the exchange lists.
Five banking trade groups told regulators the latest Basel proposal still overcharges for overlapping risks. The groups want a 2028 implementation date and lower charges on hedged mortgage assets.
Grammy-nominated music producer Tay Keith, 29, behind 'Sicko Mode,' found dead; police rule out foul play, cause unknown.
Ballmer allegedly used Aspiration to pay Kawhi Leonard $28M off the cap books. The NBA investigation and a federal whistleblower complaint could cost the Clippers picks or force a sale.
Japan Airlines CEO forfeits 20% pay after workers drank before driving. The move reflects a Japanese corporate norm of top executives taking responsibility for subordinate misconduct.
Sanders' bill would tax big AI firms 50% of stock into a $7 trillion sovereign wealth fund, giving the public half ownership. Y Combinator's CEO called it a war on startups.
Angel investor Jesse Wiebe, founder of the Canadian Startup Capital Association, faces charges of indecent act and unlawful home entry in Saskatoon. He is expected to enter a plea June 30.
Chartwell CEO Huw Thomas sees occupancy hitting 88% by year-end, pushing operating margins above 40% for the first time since 2020. The stock trades at a discount to peers.
Twenty, the first VC-backed cyber warfare startup, raised $100M at a $1B valuation. The round led by Accel signals growing venture appetite for defense tech.
GfK consumer confidence held at -23 in June, beating expectations. Beneath the headline, youth confidence fell 11 points and major purchase intentions stayed at two-year lows, tilting the balance toward caution for sterling.
Pengana Capital's TermPlus targets 8% on a two-year fixed term while RBA holds at 4.35%. Monthly income is paid from a portfolio of 4,500 private credit loans.
GfK survey shows UK consumer confidence steady at -13 in June, but younger cohort turns more pessimistic on finances. Divergence by age matters for BOE rate path and sterling outlook.
G7 leaders called for coordinated action against North Korean-linked hacking groups that have stolen billions in crypto, pushing for shared intelligence and collective countermeasures.
Criminal inflows hit $154B globally; 80% of Brazil's illicit crypto volume went to just five addresses. New rules kick in as licensing deadline looms.