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Gold prices surge to record high near 4500 per ounce

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LONDON, December 24, 2025: Gold prices surged to an all-time high on Monday, approaching the $4,500 per ounce mark, as investors sought stability amid volatile global markets and persistent geopolitical tensions. The benchmark spot price briefly...
Gold prices soar 26 percent in 2024 amid economic uncertainty
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Gold prices soar 26 percent in 2024 amid economic uncertainty

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Gold prices surged by 26% in 2024, marking one of the most significant annual gains in over a decade, fueled by monetary policy shifts and geopolitical uncertainties. The precious metal closed the year at $2,626.80...
WTO anticipates 2.7% rise in global merchandise trade for 2024
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WTO anticipates 2.7% rise in global merchandise trade for 2024

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MENA Newswire News Desk: Global merchandise trade showed signs of recovery in the first half of 2024 with a year-on-year increase of 2.3%, according to the latest Global Trade Outlook report. The report anticipates moderate growth...
Gold prices surge as central banks diversify away from USD
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Gold prices surge as central banks diversify away from USD

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MENA Newswire News Desk: Precious metals are shining brighter as gold hit an all-time high of USD 2,607 per ounce earlier this month, reflecting a surge of over 25% year-to-date. Experts point to the influence...
Belgium's €22 billion bond sale signals low bank rate frustration
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Belgium’s €22 billion bond sale signals low bank rate frustration

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In a historic move, Belgium has successfully raised a staggering €21.9 billion ($23.65 billion) from retail investors through a bond sale, eclipsing previous records and signaling the public's growing dissatisfaction with stagnant bank deposit rates....