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Oil Prices fall Even as Israel-Iran Strikes Extend into Fourth Day

Oil prices retreated on Monday as fears of a wider Middle East conflict eased even as Israel and Iran pounded each other with missiles for a fourth day and threatened further attacks. Gold prices rose back towards a record high thanks to a rush into safe havens but equities were mixed amid hopes that the conflict does not spread. Investors were ...

Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting Ticket Scalping

The directive seeks to prevent "unscrupulous middlemen" from profiting off reselling tickets for concerts and other events at an "enormous markup". It orders the US attorney general and the Treasury secretary to use "all legal means" to stamp out soaring price gouging and calls on the Federal Trade Commission to "ensure price transparency at all ...

Gold Soars While Silver Remains Steady

In 2024, gold surged by approximately 27%, setting new records, while silver, though up 27.5%, showed more moderate fluctuations. However, unlike gold, silver has yet to surpass its all-time high. The primary driver behind gold's meteoric rise is its long-established role as a safe-haven asset. In times of economic, political or geopolitical ...