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Washington D.C., October 22, 2025 – The world stands at a critical juncture as the 2025 Economic Freedom of the World index, prominently released by the Fraser Institute in collaboration with the Cato Institute, reveals an alarming and unprecedented trend: a decline in global economic freedom for four consecutive years.
London, UK – October 22, 2025 – The United Kingdom's economic landscape experienced a significant shift today as the Office for National Statistics (ONS) announced that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) annual inflation rate unexpectedly held steady at 3.8% in September 2025. This figure defied widespread economist forecasts, which largely anticipated
The once-unyielding ascent of gold prices has hit a significant snag, as Truist Advisory Services strategists confirm a sharp market correction as of October 22, 2025. Following an unprecedented rally that saw the precious metal reach record highs, gold experienced its largest single-day decline since 2020, signaling a potential "snapback"
London, October 22, 2025 – The global financial markets have been captivated by a tumultuous October for gold, as the precious metal first surged to unprecedented heights, breaching the $4,000 per ounce mark and touching an all-time high of approximately $4,380. This spectacular rally, fueled by a potent mix
London, UK – October 22, 2025 – The global gold market is abuzz with the strategic vision laid out by Peter Zoellner, the newly appointed Chair of the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA). Zoellner, who assumed his role in October 2025, has swiftly announced plans to reintroduce gold futures trading to the
Gold prices have experienced a dramatic and sharp correction, culminating in a "flash crash" on October 21, 2025, that saw the precious metal plummet over 5% in a single trading session. This significant retreat, marking its steepest daily drop in over a decade, pushed prices below $4,100 per ounce,
NEW YORK, NY – October 22, 2025 – The precious metals market was rocked this week as gold and silver experienced a dramatic and sudden collapse, wiping out a significant portion of their recent gains. On October 21st, gold suffered its largest single-day percentage decline in over a decade, plummeting by as
Leeds, October 21, 2025 -- Following the announcement of their feature in HSBC UK’s latest small business support campaign, Cefar, the Leeds-based web agency, are proud to share the overwhelming response and visibility the initiative has generated across the UK.
Gold, the timeless safe-haven asset, has once again asserted its dominance in the global financial markets, surging to an unprecedented high of over $4,300 per ounce in October 2025. This historic rally, fueled by a potent mix of geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainties, and anticipated monetary policy shifts, has captivated
October 21, 2025 – Contrary to some market anxieties, the gold market has not experienced a significant slump in recent days; instead, it has been on an extraordinary ascent, shattering previous records and reaching unprecedented highs around October 17-18, 2025. This remarkable rally has seen spot gold prices surge past the
The global gold market is experiencing an unprecedented rally as of October 20, 2025, with prices consistently hitting new all-time highs throughout the year. The precious metal has surged past the significant $4,000 per ounce mark for the first time in history, reflecting overwhelmingly bullish investor sentiment and its
London's benchmark FTSE 100 index (LSE: UKX) has joined a broader global stock market rebound, buoyed by a significant de-escalation in trade tensions between the United States and China. As of October 20, 2025, investor sentiment has shifted from apprehension to cautious optimism, following a period of heightened volatility that
UBS, a leading global financial services company, has issued a remarkably bullish forecast for gold, projecting an upside scenario where the precious metal could soar to an unprecedented $4,700 per ounce by the first quarter of 2026. This optimistic outlook, driven by a confluence of persistent inflation, anticipated Federal
As the festive season of Diwali approaches in 2025, investors across India and globally are once again contemplating a timeless financial dilemma: will the glimmer of gold or the dynamism of the stock market deliver greater prosperity and happiness by the next festival of lights? With gold having experienced an
October 17, 2025 – The financial world is witnessing an extraordinary phenomenon as gold prices have surged to unprecedented levels, smashing through successive all-time highs throughout 2025. This historic rally, fueled by a potent cocktail of geopolitical instability, economic uncertainty, and shifting monetary policies, has seen the precious metal breach the
Gold and silver prices have shattered historical records in October 2025, signaling a profound shift in investor sentiment amidst escalating global economic and geopolitical uncertainties. Gold has surged past $4,300 per ounce, while silver has emphatically broken the $54 per ounce barrier, marking year-to-date gains exceeding 60% and 80%
London's benchmark FTSE 100 index experienced a significant plunge on Friday, October 17, 2025, shedding between 1.4% and 1.6% of its value, marking its steepest one-day decline since April's tariff chaos. The sharp downturn was triggered by renewed anxieties stemming from the US regional banking sector, sending jitters
The Indian financial markets are currently witnessing an extraordinary rally in gold and silver prices, propelled by a potent combination of global economic anxieties and an anticipated surge in domestic festive demand. With Dhanteras 2025 just around the corner, scheduled for October 18, 2025, the deeply ingrained cultural tradition of
Johannesburg, South Africa – October 16, 2025 – Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited (NYSE: HMY, NASDAQ: HMY) emerged as a standout performer in today's financial markets, with its shares experiencing a significant surge. The South African gold producer saw its stock climb notably, propelled by a confluence of a record-breaking rally in
London, Brussels, and Tokyo – October 16, 2025 – As the global financial landscape continues to navigate a complex web of geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures, and varying monetary policy stances, key economic indicators from the United Kingdom, the Eurozone, and Japan are painting a picture of divergent recoveries and persistent uncertainty. Recent
