Russia’s Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that it hoped the administration of US President Donald Trump would not make a grave error in Venezuela, as tensions between Washington and Caracas continue to rise. Moscow expressed alarm about US policies that could jeopardise international shipping and further destabilise the region. The remarks come after Trump on
Gold prices pared losses from earlier in the day as softer-than-expected US inflation data raised hopes of Federal Reserve rate cuts next year. Silver prices fell sharply as investors booked profits after the metal had hit record highs above $66 per ounce. Meanwhile, oil prices rose as concerns about lower supply boosted sentiments among investors.
Gold prices eased and remained flat on Friday due to a stronger dollar against a basket of major currencies. Meanwhile, silver climbed more than 1% on robust industrial demand, with prices outperforming gold comfortably. Oil prices ticked up on Friday on concerns over lower supply from Venezuela. But prices are set for a second consecutive
Zcash (ZEC) continues to demonstrate resilience in the cryptocurrency market, with recent developments shaping its near-term trajectory. Over the past 24 hours, Zcash (ZEC) has risen by 11.97%, outperforming a relatively flat crypto market, and currently trades just above $420. This surge reflects a combination of regulatory optimism, technical momentum, and network improvements, prompting analysts
US stocks displayed resilience on Friday as Nvidia and other AI-focused semiconductor names powered a tech-led rebound, sending the Nasdaq Composite higher while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones also advanced. The rally came after Micron Technology’s blowout earnings and upbeat guidance reignited confidence that artificial intelligence infrastructure spending remains robust despite recent market volatility.
US President Donald Trump announced deals with nine major pharmaceutical companies on Friday to lower US drug prices in exchange for three-year exemptions from threatened tariffs on pharmaceutical imports. The agreements bring the total number of drugmakers aligned with Trump’s pricing initiative to 14 of the 17 companies the administration targeted this year. The latest
The following are the top crypto news stories from Latin America this week. The Brazilian stock exchange B3 boosted its blockchain integration strategy by announcing a stablecoin and a tokenisation platform. In El Salvador, Bitso and Tether have joined together to encourage startups and stablecoin-based solutions. Meanwhile, Bitso Business, Bitso’s B2B branch, reported record results
When a single airline carries nearly two-thirds of India’s domestic passengers and two apps handle more than four out of every five UPI transactions, market dominance is no longer an abstract policy; it becomes a monthly line item on your bill. India’s economy has quietly consolidated into oligopolies across essential services. IndiGo’s December 2025 operational
Consumers planning to buy a new PC or smartphone next year may face higher prices, and the reason is increasingly clear: soaring memory costs driven by artificial intelligence demand. Micron Technology’s latest financial results offer a window into how the AI boom is reshaping the global memory market — with ripple effects across consumer electronics.
China’s rapid embrace of robotics is reshaping everyday life and positioning the country as a global leader in advanced technologies. While the US remains focused on artificial intelligence (AI) chips only, China has already achieved dominance in robotics, clean-tech, and other strategic sectors, said Elizabeth Economy in a CNBC interview today. In fact, China is