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Gold recovers above $4,050 as Trump pauses Iran strikes

Gold price (XAU/USD) attracts some buyers to around $4,060 during the early Asian session on Monday. The precious metal edges higher amid hopes of a breakthrough between the United States (US) and Iran after reports tha…

British Pound struggles despite easing risk aversion

GBP/USD holds losses after three days of gains, trading around 1.3470 during the Asian hours on Monday. The currency pair may regain its footing as the US Dollar (USD) struggles under easing risk aversion, driven by hop…

What does the China reset mean for the Nike business?

Sports-related products are the fastest growing consumer category in China and participation in sports and exercise is at its highest level in decades. The overall sportswear market has ballooned 51% in the past five ye…

Should you invest in the stock market now? UBS weighs in

U.S. stocks are rebounding from last week’s selloff, but investors continue to face uncertainty from geopolitical tensions, inflation concerns and elevated expectations for artificial intelligence-related companies. Ris…

Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles, killing at least three

KRYVIY RIH, Ukraine -- A Russian ballistic missile strike hit a home in the village of Radushne in Ukraine's southeastern Dnipropetrovsk region, killing almost an entire family, as Ukrainian officials reported at least …