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Economy

LATAM crypto news: B3 bets on blockchain, Bitso’s TPV expected to surge to $82B

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

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From IndiGo seats to your phone bill: who is profiting as Indian markets concentrate

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

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Smartphones and PCs are about to get expensive next year; here’s why

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.

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China is ‘leaps and bounds ahead’ in robotics, experts says

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

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Who’s in line for the Fed’s top job? Leading contenders and what you need to know about them

The approach of 2026 is sharpening attention on one of the most consequential decisions in US economic policy: who will lead the Federal Reserve after Jerome Powell’s term ends in May. President Donald Trump has said he plans to announce his choice early next year, bringing to a head months of public criticism of Powell

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Economy

Why are prediction markets suddenly the hottest product in finance and tech?

Prediction markets have quietly emerged as the next big frontier in financial innovation, and it seems everyone is suddenly paying attention. Investors are pouring in, institutions are taking notice, and major platforms are viewing them not as a fad but as a fundamental shift in how belief, risk, and information interact. And the sudden rise

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Weak labour market, not inflation, will drive multiple Fed rate cuts in 2026, says Commerzbank

The US Federal Reserve could be on course for several interest rate cuts in 2026, even if a pause is more likely in January, Commerzbank AG said.  The US labour market’s momentum has significantly stalled, with minimal job creation observed in recent months. The US labour market showed surprisingly weak growth in November, with the

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Commodity wrap: silver hits record high, gold rises after divided Fed rate cut; oil prices fall

Gold prices were slightly higher on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates. Meanwhile, silver prices continued to rally with the metal hitting a fresh record high on COMEX, buoyed by lower interest rates and a supply crunch. Oil prices were in the red with investors focusing on peace talks between Russia and

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Commodity wrap: silver hits record high, gold climbs past $4,300, oil remains flat

Gold prices hit a seven-week high on Friday due to a soft dollar and rising safe-haven demand. Meanwhile, silver continued to hit record highs as the price inched up to $64 per ounce for the first time ever. Oil prices were largely flat after spending most of the day in the red on concerns over

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Silver volatility to continue in 2026; ING Group sees prices averaging $55/oz

Silver has dramatically outperformed gold this year, with prices surging by nearly 100% as of early December. The rally has been marked by sharp swings, driven by shifting economic signals and evolving trade tariff policies, and with high uncertainty persisting, ING Group anticipates further market volatility. The recent strength of silver is attributable to several

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