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Gold is replicating the recovery moves seen in Wednesday’s Asian trading early Thursday, as buyers continue to flirt with the $5,200 level. Sustained US Dollar (USD) weakness and looming US-Iran talks aid the bright metal’s rebound.  Gold: All eyes on US-Iran talks and tariff headlinesThe Greenback keeps pushing lower against its major currency rivals as a solid earnings report from the leading global chipmaker, Nvidia Corp, boosts market optimism, diminishing its safe-haven appeal.Additionally, lingering uncertainty over the US trade policy and a fresh USD/JPY sell-off exert bearish pressure on the USD, allowing Gold to recover some ground.US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer…

European government bonds could prove attractive to investors seeking shelter from swings in US stocks caused by artificial intelligence developments, according to ING Groep NV.With US equities volatility on the rise, the euro area bond market remains comparatively stable, offering attractive yields relative to risk, Michiel Tukker, senior European rates strategist, wrote in a note on Wednesday. Source link

“As industries increasingly rely on variable renewable energy, they will expect high levels of reliability,” said Dan Travers, co-founder of Open Climate Fix. “High-quality forecasting will be essential to optimise storage and keep costs in check.”Policy and market enablersIndia’s Green Energy Open Access Rules 2022 have fueled this shift, enabling industries to procure RE directly, though state-level variations in charges like cross-subsidy surcharges (₹0.5-2/kWh) pose challenges. “Policy and institutional barriers must be dismantled to maximise this transition,” said Labanya Prakash Jena, sustainable finance consultant at IEEFA.Green tariffs, offered by distribution companies (DISCOMs), could bridge the gap to 24/7 RE. “Green…

Trading Plan: Can the Nifty 50, Bank Nifty hold above Thursday’s low? The Nifty 50 has been taking support at 25,400 on a closing basis since last week; hence, falling decisively below it can take the index down toward 25,250 (200-day EMA) in upcoming sessions. However, the 25,600–25,650 zone is acting as a hurdle, which needs to be convincingly surpassed for a move toward 25,900–26,000. Source link

Valterra Platinum Platinum has posted strong results for the year ended 31 December 2025, despite a payment of over R1.5 billion ($100 million) remaining outstanding from the government of Zimbabwe. 2025 marked the miner’s successful demerger from Anglo American plc and its launch as Valterra Platinum (previously Anglo American Platinum), including a secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange. Valterra’s headline earnings per share increased 98% to R63.48 per share, primarily due to its R13.6 billion higher EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization). The money it’s owed by Zimbabwe centres on 2025 export proceeds in a country that…

Nigeria’s modular refineries supplied an average of 2.37 per cent of the country’s diesel demand over the three months spanning November 2025 to January 2026, according to data compiled from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority’s monthly fact sheets. According to the data, only three modular facilities—Waltersmith, Edo Refinery, and Aradel—were operational during this timeframe, while OPAC and Duport remained shut down throughout. Their combined average daily AGO supply stood at approximately 393,000 litres per day across the period, drawn from varying monthly outputs: 489,000 litres per day in November 2025, 392,000 litres per day in December 2025,…

Preferred stock dividends are taxed differently than other investment income. Generally, these dividends are classified as either qualified or non-qualified. Qualified dividends are taxed at the lower capital gains rates, which can range from 0% to 20%, depending on the investor’s income bracket. Non-qualified dividends, on the other hand, are taxed at ordinary income tax rates, which can be higher than the capital gains rates. The exact rate depends on the individual’s tax bracket. For hands-on advice, a financial advisor who specializes in tax planning can help you create a plan to minimize your liability.What Is a Preferred Stock Dividend?A…

PONZI schemes continue to resurface in Nigeria, often presenting themselves as legitimate investment opportunities that promise fast and effortless profits. Over the years, platforms such as MMM and CBEX attracted thousands of participants with assurances of high returns, only to collapse and leave investors counting heavy losses.What makes these schemes particularly dangerous is how quickly people can commit funds. Within minutes of seeing an advert on social media or receiving a referral link from a friend, an individual can register, transfer money and become part of a system that may soon disappear.Financial experts and regulators have repeatedly warned that most…

Highest Production Quarter of 2025, Supported by Record Realized Prices (All amounts in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated) Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – February 26, 2026) – Andean Precious Metals Corp. (TSX: APM) (OTCQX: ANPMF) (“Andean” or the “Company“) is pleased to report its operational results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025, along with its production, cost, and capital investment guidance for 2026. The Company is also providing notice that it will release its fourth quarter and year-end 2025 financial results after market close on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Andean will host its fourth quarter and year end 2025 earnings…

Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited announced its intention to rebrand as Pelagos Insurance Capital Limited and begin trading as NYSE: PLGO in May 2026, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals, … Source link