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Gold prices remained largely flat on Monday, with investors closely watching for clarity on Trump’s tariffs ahead of a key April 2 deadline. Spot gold held at $3,026.85 per ounce by 1131 GMT, while U.S. gold futures edged up 0.4%

The European Parliament’s International Trade Committee has endorsed two separate macro-financial assistance (MFA) packages aimed at supporting Egypt and Jordan, with proposed loans of €4 billion and €500 million respectively. The approvals were granted during a vote held on 21

The Banque de France has revised its economic forecast, lowering the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth projection for 2025 to 0.7 percent, down from the 1.1 percent estimate made in December 2024. The French central bank announced the adjustment

The European Commission has proposed extending the EU’s gas storage obligations until the end of 2027 to maintain energy security and stabilize the region’s gas markets. The proposal, announced on March 5, 2025, aims to ensure adequate gas reserves amid

South Korea’s economy expanded by 2 percent in 2024, according to preliminary data released Wednesday by the Bank of Korea (BOK). The growth rate aligns with the central bank’s earlier estimate from January and marks an improvement from the 1.4

AI startup Anthropic has seen its valuation soar to $61.5 billion following its latest funding round, marking a threefold increase in a short span. The company successfully raised $3.5 billion, significantly surpassing its initial $2 billion target. This rapid valuation

Concerns over the United States’ commitment to global financial institutions are intensifying following U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s absence at recent G20 meetings. His no-show has fueled speculation about a potential U.S. retreat from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and

The World Bank has reaffirmed its confidence in India’s economic potential, emphasizing that the country remains a key investment destination despite minor fluctuations in its growth trajectory. Speaking at the Advantage Assam 2.0 Business Summit, World Bank Country Director Auguste

Japan’s digital trade deficit reached a record 6.46 trillion yen ($43 billion) in 2024, underscoring the continued dominance of U.S. tech giants in the sector, according to government data cited by media reports. The latest figures, released by the Finance

The United Kingdom’s inflation rate rose to 3% in January, surpassing analyst expectations of 2.8%, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Wednesday. The increase marks a sharp rise from the previous month’s 2.5% and