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The massive rally in gold hit its first significant pullback in months last week, dipping under $4,000 per troy ounce after touching as high as $4,350.Other precious metals, like silver, platinum, and palladium, hinted that a pullback in gold may be on the way after they topped out on October 16th. But despite the recent stall, the rally in precious metals still has fundamental and technical catalysts behind it.Geopolitical tensions always send investors to safe-haven assets like gold, and there appears to be no end in sight to the fighting in Ukraine and Gaza—not to mention trade tensions. Even this…

Keeping yourself and your money safe from scams can be a struggle. A user online has revealed the two things they do differently to protect themselves from fraud and scams – and it’s simple.There are lots of ways to keep yourself and your money safe from scams(Image: Surrey Advertiser)Protecting your money from fraudsters can feel like a never-ending battle. With increasingly sophisticated scams operating online, over the phone, through the post, and face-to-face, it’s all too easy to become a victim.While there’s plenty of advice available for safeguarding yourself and your finances, according to one Reddit user, the most effective…

The world of finance is evolving at a breakneck pace. From credit cards to mobile wallets, each step has taken us closer to a cashless world. And now, something new is in the headlines — Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). As opposed to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, CBDCs are electronic forms of a country’s fiat currency, issued and controlled by the central bank.But how exactly does it do it in the future of money? How do CBDCs differ from stablecoins, and might they revolutionize saving, spending, and sending money worldwide? Let’s take a closer look to see this revolutionary idea.What Are…

Rabat – Morocco’s industrial prices experienced a slight decline in September 2025, reflecting the mixed performance of key manufacturing sectors.  According to data from the High Commission for Planning (HCP), the producer price index for “manufacturing industries excluding petroleum refining” dropped by 0.1% compared to August. Producer prices, often referred to as the “factory gate” prices, measure the average change over time in the selling prices received by domestic producers for their goods.  When these prices decrease, it can signal easing cost pressures in production, which may eventually affect consumer prices. Food, textile, and rubber industries see drops The decline…

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on ASML Holding (NASDAQ:ASML).And retail traders should know.We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don’t know. But when something this big happens with ASML, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.So how do we know what these investors just did? Today, Benzinga’s options scanner spotted 42 uncommon options trades for ASML Holding.This isn’t normal.The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between…

State-run refiner Indian Oil is seeking more oil from the Americas, while Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals (MRPL) has bought Abu Dhabi crude to replace Russian oil, according to traders and a document reviewed by Reuters on Thursday. Many Indian refiners paused new orders for Russian oil after the U.S. imposed sanctions last week on Moscow’s top two producers, with some turning to the spot market for alternatives, industry sources said. MRPL has bought 2 million barrels of Abu Dhabi Murban crude from Glencore via a tender to replace Russian supply in December, trade sources said. Halt on Russian oil purchase…

The BBC has confirmed that Doctor Who spin-off The War Between the Land and the Sea will arrive on BBC iPlayer and BBC One this December – and has released new images offering a first look at the epic drama.The upcoming five-part series will explore how humanity responds when an ancient and terrifying species rises from the ocean, sparking a global crisis.New stills show Russell Tovey’s character Barclay as well as Jemma Redgrave’s returning UNIT leader Kate Lethbridge-Stewart and her crew.The series features an all-star cast, with Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Salt, Ruth Madeley as Shirley Anne Bingham, Alexander Devrient as…

NOVEMBER is fast approaching, and with it come plenty of changes that could affect your pocket. Millions of people will keep their eyes peeled on any potential changes off the back of Rachel Reeves’ budget but others may extra support to help with the cost of living through grants and benefits. Sign up for the Money newsletter Thank you! We share all the key money dates for NovemberCredit: Alamy These are the main key dates for your calendar… November 1: Cold weather payments Cold weather payments are available from November 1 if the average temperature in your area is recorded…

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Kentucky Association of Manufacturers (KAM) announced the winners of the 2025 Manufacturers of the Year Awards Presented by Brown-Forman Corporation, the Manufacturing Employee of the Year Award Presented by the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, and the KAM Manufacturing Executive Leadership Award at the 2025 Kentucky Industry Conference Awards Dinner in Lexington. The winners of the 2025 Manufacturer of the Year Awards Presented by Brown-Forman Corporation are: 2025 Small Manufacturer Award: AquiSense Inc., Erlanger, Kentucky AquiSense makes UV-C LED disinfection systems. Their technology keeps water, air, and surfaces safe without chemicals or mercury. Their PearlAqua…

The social-media company said proceeds from the sale would be used for general corporate purposes. On Wednesday, the company said it planned to “aggressively” increase spending on artificial intelligence.Shares were recently down around 11%, with investors concerned that Meta’s revenue isn’t keeping pace with outsized expenditure.Meta’s bonds also fell in morning trading, pushing up yields.The additional yield, or spread, that investors demand to hold its 5.4% bonds due in 2054 over U.S. Treasurys climbed to around 0.95 percentage point, according to MarketAxess. That was up from about 0.81 percentage point on Wednesday. Source link