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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.The price of gold has passed $5,000 for the first time as investors flock to the haven asset amid rising geopolitical tensions.Gold rose to as much as $5,052 a troy ounce on Monday, extending a rally that drove the price up more than 8 per cent last week, its biggest weekly gain since the global financial crisis in 2008.A historic bullion rally over the past two years has been driven by a surge of investor interest and central banks seeking to diversify…

The data, released as part of the RBI’s monthly bulletin, shows that the main reason direct investment outflows exceeded inflows in November was because of relatively high repatriations and disinvestments by foreign companies operating in India. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto India’s net foreign direct investments (FDI) remained negative for the fourth consecutive month in November 2025, with outflows exceeding inflows by $446 million that month, an analysis of latest data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) shows.The data, released as part of the RBI’s monthly bulletin, shows that the main reason direct investment outflows exceeded inflows in November…

After more than two decades of relative stasis, electricity demand in the U.S. is expected to increase by 25% by 2030 and by more than 75% by 2050, compared to 2023—a transformation largely driven by the surge in new data centers needed to power the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. For utilities, the rapid growth presents unprecedented challenges, from staffing shortfalls and regulatory hurdles to grid limitations and technical problems. But it can also offer a major opportunity to expand infrastructure, earn returns on new capital investment and unlock long-term growth after decades of stagnation. Here’s how utilities can successfully navigate…

In this video, I break down the #1 mistake retail swing traders make (trading the chop instead of waiting for perfect order setups) and walk through my complete 5-step framework for swing trading in 2026. Whether you’re trading forex, gold, or indices while working a full-time job, this system helps you catch 2-3X risk/reward moves without being glued to the screens. Source link

Staffordshire law firm Myers & Co has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of Kerry Boyle as head of commercial property, as it looks to grow the department and expand its client base. Based at the firm’s Stoke office, Kerry joins Myers & Co with more than 23 years’ experience in commercial property law.  She arrives from Beeston Shenton Solicitors in Newcastle-under-Lyme, having previously spent over two decades at North Staffordshire firm Tinsdills Solicitors. Kerry advises on a broad range of commercial property matters, including landlord and tenant work, development agreements, sales and acquisitions, property portfolios, finance arrangements and…

Published on January 26, 2026 by Julia S. Ceramic additive manufacturing is no longer limited to prototyping and is gradually establishing itself as an industrial production solution. Designed to meet stringent performance and reliability requirements, today’s ceramic AM processes now leverage advanced materials suited for demanding environments.In this context, 3DCeram Sinto has announced that its C1000 FLEXMATIC is compatible with aluminum nitride (AlN) and silicon nitride (Si₃N₄), two technical ceramics recognized for their performance and used in particular in aerospace, semiconductors, and optics.Based on the SLA process, the C1000 FLEXMATIC combines semi-automation and artificial intelligence to support mass production. Its…

Stock market holiday: The benchmark stock market indices on the Indian stock market are scheduled to remain closed for the trading session on Monday, 26 January 2026, on account of the 77th Republic Day of India, according to the data collected from the NSE holiday list.Mint reported earlier that apart from the equity markets, the currency market will also remain closed for the day, but the commodity market will remain open for the evening session, according to exchange data.Also Read | Is it right time to buy gold, silver ahead of Union Budget 2026?After Monday’s scheduled holiday, the Indian stock…

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has said the government should start selling war bonds as there is a need to “move far faster” on UK defence spending. Under his party’s plan, members of the public could loan the government money in the form of a bond which would run over a two-to-three year period and pay out the same interest as standard government bonds. Davey said the bonds, which the party says could raise up to £20bn for the military, would give the public a chance to “support patriotically our defence”. A government spokesperson said “new debt instruments” were…

Bonds Erase Most of The Overnight Weakness Thu, Jan 22 2026, 4:07 PM Bonds Erase Most of The Overnight Weakness Thursday could be viewed two ways. On one hand, bonds lost ground early and were unable to recover it by the 3pm close. On the other hand, there was a decent rally on Wednesday that set a high bar for additional gains.  In other words, it’s a victory to merely hold close to yesterday’s closing levels. Data passed without a trace, either because it was stale, near consensus, or both. There was better buying in the afternoon–a fact that’s consistent with…

Explore how direct platinum exposure and diversified silver mining stocks differ in cost, risk, and portfolio structure for investors.The Global X – Silver Miners ETF (SIL +2.67%) and abrdn Physical Platinum Shares ETF (PPLT +4.89%) differ most in their underlying exposure: SIL invests in silver mining companies, while PPLT offers direct access to physical platinum, with PPLT carrying a lower expense ratio and lower risk profile.Both SIL and PPLT target precious metals, but take fundamentally different approaches. SIL provides equity exposure to a portfolio of global silver miners, while PPLT is designed for investors seeking direct, cost-effective platinum exposure. This…