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Gold breaks $4,500 as silver and platinum set new records

Gold breaks $4,500 as silver and platinum set new records
Asian stocks mostly higher as strong US growth lifts sentiment

Asian stocks mostly higher as strong US growth lifts sentiment
US to delay chip tariffs on China until 2027

US to delay chip tariffs on China until 2027

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Asian Biz

WB approves $150.75m to expand youth jobs in Bangladesh

WB approves $150.75m to expand youth jobs in Bangladesh

The World Bank has approved an additional $150.75 million in financing to help Bangladesh create more employment and income opportunities for low-income youth and microentrepreneurs, with a strong focus on women and communities vulnerable to climate risks.
Asian stocks mostly higher as strong US growth lifts sentiment

Asian stocks mostly higher as strong US growth lifts sentiment

Most Asian stock markets edged higher on Wednesday, while gold climbed above $4,500 for the first time, as investors took cues from record highs on Wall Street following stronger-than-expected US economic growth data.
Asian stocks extend rally on rate cut optimism

Asian stocks extend rally on rate cut optimism

Asian equity markets climbed again on Tuesday, extending a global rally as expectations of further US interest rate cuts and easing concerns over artificial intelligence spending lifted investor sentiment ahead of the Christmas break. Gold and silver also rose to fresh record highs.
Asian stocks jump on rate cut hopes, AI worries ease

Asian stocks jump on rate cut hopes, AI worries ease

Asian markets advanced on Monday, tracking gains on Wall Street as fresh US economic data raised expectations of further interest rate cuts, while concerns over heavy spending on artificial intelligence eased. Gold also climbed to a new record on the softer rate outlook.

World Biz

US judge upholds Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee

US judge upholds Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee

A US federal judge on Tuesday rejected a legal challenge by major business groups to President Donald Trump’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers.

Gold breaks $4,500 as silver and platinum set new records

Gold breaks $4,500 as silver and platinum set new records
US to delay chip tariffs on China until 2027

US to delay chip tariffs on China until 2027
Oil prices dip as traders assess supply risks

Oil prices dip as traders assess supply risks

Tech

UK govt says plans crypto regulation from 2027
UK govt says plans crypto regulation from 2027

Nvidia weighs boosting H200 chip output amid strong China demand
Nvidia weighs boosting H200 chip output amid strong China demand

US states move to block Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee
US states move to block Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee

Bitcoin’s 2025 rollercoaster may end on a low
Bitcoin’s 2025 rollercoaster may end on a low

Aerospace & Defence

Pakistan agrees multibillion-dollar arms deal with Libyan National Army

Pakistan agrees multibillion-dollar arms deal with Libyan National Army

Pakistan has struck a weapons deal worth more than $4 billion with Libya’s eastern-based Libyan National Army (LNA), Pakistani officials said, despite a long-standing United Nations arms embargo on the conflict-hit North African country.

US approves record $11.1bn arms sale to Taiwan

US approves record $11.1bn arms sale to Taiwan

The United States has approved $11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, marking the largest weapons package ever authorised for the self-ruled island amid rising military pressure from China.

Ukraine prepared to drop NATO membership demands

Ukraine prepared to drop NATO membership demands

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday that Ukraine is prepared to drop its demand for Nato membership in exchange for strong security guarantees from the United States and European partners, as efforts intensify to advance peace talks with Russia.

Global pilots raise alarm over India’s decision to relax rest rules for IndiGo

Global pilots raise alarm over India’s decision to relax rest rules for IndiGo

Global pilot groups have voiced strong concerns after India temporarily relaxed strict pilot rest regulations for IndiGo, saying the move could compromise aviation safety by worsening pilot fatigue.