Gold prices soared to a fresh record, sealing a seventh straight weekly advance. Explore the three key drivers behind the rally and expert forecasts for the next price target.

As the U.S. government shutdown fuels uncertainty, Bitcoin surges to within 1% of its all-time high. Discover the forces behind its new 'safe-haven' status and what it means for the future of finance.

Hitachi's stock surged over 9% following a landmark partnership with OpenAI to build global AI infrastructure. This deal signals a major shift for traditional industry giants, while broader Asian markets showed mixed signals amid a U.S. government shutdown.

In a remarkable display of market resilience, the S&P 500 closed above the 6,700-point mark for the first time in history on Wednesday, October 1st. This record-breaking performance occurred against the backdrop of a federal government shutdown, demonstrating investor confidence that the political impasse will be short-lived and have a limited economic impact.

In a volatile trading session, gold prices once again reached a new record high, reflecting investor caution in the face of twin uncertainties: disappointing private employment data and the threat of a U.S. government shutdown. This development reaffirms the precious metal's status as a premier safe-haven asset during periods of instability.

The global financial market has once again witnessed a masterclass performance from Nvidia. On September 30th, the chipmaker's stock rose nearly 3%, officially pushing its market capitalization to a staggering $4.5 trillion—a figure rivaling the GDP of several developed nations combined. But behind this headline-grabbing number lies a deeper narrative of strategic maneuvering, technological dominance, and a future where Nvidia is actively drafting the blueprint for the entire Artificial Intelligence (AI) era.

Less than a year after a historic victory, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer enters the Labour Party conference in Liverpool in a paradoxical situation: commanding a massive parliamentary majority while confronting rising discontent from the business community and wariness from financial markets.

Hanoi, Vietnam – In a dramatic trading session on September 29, the domestic gold market witnessed a historic surge, with the price of SJC gold bars smashing through previous records to hit an unprecedented 136.5 million VND per tael (selling price). This sharp uptick reflects a powerful global gold rally but also harbors potential risks of a sudden reversal, analysts warn.

The gold market remained highly active at the end of September, with both domestic and international prices climbing sharply. Analysts and investors alike forecast that the upward momentum will continue into the coming week, even as local gold prices remain significantly higher than global levels.

Just five months ago, BP was at the center of takeover rumors that captured headlines across the global energy sector. Names like Shell, ADNOC, Exxon Mobil, and Chevron were all floated as potential suitors. But today, that narrative has shifted dramatically.

U.S. equity markets turned lower on September 23 after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell remarked that stock prices appear to be “somewhat high,” sparking concerns about potential overvaluation.

Alibaba shares rallied strongly in both Hong Kong and U.S. premarket trading on Wednesday after the Chinese tech giant announced new plans to boost artificial intelligence (AI) investment and rolled out its latest generation of AI products.