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South Korea central bank hits record annual profit

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SEOUL: The Bank of Korea said on Friday that its 2025 net income climbed to a record 15.3275 trillion won, nearly doubling from the previous year as gains on foreign-currency assets and stronger securities prices lifted results. The...
Alphabet market value surges beyond $4 trillion mark
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Alphabet becomes fourth company to cross $4 trillion valuation

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MENA Newswire, SAN FRANCISCO: Shares of Alphabet Inc. rose sharply on Monday, lifting the Google parent’s market capitalization above $4 trillion for the first time and placing it among a small group of companies to reach that valuation threshold....
Bitcoin and crypto markets react to global $17.3 trillion oil shock
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Global markets face disruption amid $17.3 trillion oil shock warning

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CryptoWire, LONDON: Global financial markets are navigating renewed turbulence after warnings of a potential $17.3 trillion oil price shock that could reverberate across energy, currency, and digital asset sectors. The alert follows heightened geopolitical tension in South...
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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...
UK inflation rises to 3% in January, surpassing expectations
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UK inflation rises to 3% in January, surpassing expectations

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UK inflation surged to 3% in January, surpassing forecasts, with rising transport and food costs fueling the increase, according to the Office for National Statistics....
European stocks hit record highs amid Ukraine peace hopes
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European stocks hit record highs amid Ukraine peace hopes

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European markets surged as defense and banking stocks drove the STOXX 600 to a record high, fueled by military spending growth and easing trade tensions....
Commerzbank to cut 3,900 jobs by 2028 in strategic overhaul
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Germany’s Commerzbank announces 3,900 job cuts as part of new plan

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Commerzbank will cut 3,900 jobs by 2028 while targeting a €2.4B profit in 2025, as part of a restructuring plan amid speculation over UniCredit’s increasing stake....
Nobel economist says Bitcoin will go bust, questions its utility
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Nobel economist says Bitcoin will go bust, questions its utility

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Nobel laureate Eugene Fama warns Bitcoin may be worthless in 10 years, arguing its volatility prevents it from being a viable currency. His remarks reignite the Bitcoin sustainability debate....