Economy

A prolonged weakness in gold prices seems unlikely with long-term fundamentals remaining in favour of the yellow metal.  Even as gold prices on COMEX have dropped 7% so far in…

Indonesia’s middle class, once a symbol of the nation’s economic resilience, has suffered a severe contraction since 2019. According to the Central Bureau of Statistics, nearly 10 million people have…

Millennials are reshaping the narrative around midlife crises as financial realities and evolving values redefine what this pivotal life stage looks like. Born between 1981 and 1996, millennials face unique…

Ben & Jerry’s, the iconic ice cream brand known for its social activism, filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against its parent company, Unilever, accusing the consumer goods giant of censorship…

The Venezuelan bolívar has lost 24% of its value against the US dollar over the past year, exacerbating the country’s ongoing economic struggles. In the last eight weeks alone, the…

The American dream of homeownership is increasingly tied to inherited wealth, as a record number of first-time buyers rely on inheritances to navigate a historically challenging housing market. Skyrocketing prices,…

The US dollar stands tall, poised for its most significant weekly gain in months, buoyed by hawkish commentary from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell that sent tremors through global markets.…

Global brokerage CLSA has made a significant pivot in its investment strategy, moving back to Indian equities while reducing exposure to China. . The reversal marks a significant move for…

Gold prices were flat on Thursday, but were on course for its worst weekly performance since 2021.  Hot US inflation and dovish signals from the Federal Reserve cast doubts over…