As U.S. President Donald Trump ratcheted up his tariff war on the world, gold kept climbing in lockstep to reach a succession of record highs. The precious metal reached a fresh peak of $3,245.28 an ounce on April 11 and has climbed 28% since hitting a low of $2,536.71 on November 14, shortly after Trump’s
Roots Corp. ROOT-T reported a loss of $21.7-million in its fourth quarter as it took a large non-cash impairment charge. The retailer says the loss amounted to 54 cents per share for the quarter ended Feb. 1 as it recorded a $50-million impairment charge on intangible assets. The result compared with a profit of $14.6-million
I think that’s the greatest gift we can give them (Picture: Raj Gill) When I read that Joe Swash and Stacey Soloman don’t intend to give their kids any inheritance, I was surprised to say the least. Not because I think the celeb couple are wrong for keeping their £6.5 million fortune for themselves, but
Last Updated:April 02, 2025, 19:05 IST With Jupiter positioned in Taurus until May 2025, economic growth remains well supported, but post-May, a neutral planetary influence will require clearer policy direction In April, Mars will move from Gemini to Cancer. Although Mars is weakened in Cancer, it will still have a positive impact on four zodiac
U.S. bond firm PIMCO said on Tuesday that waning business and consumer confidence under President Donald Trump’s policies is eroding the edge U.S. capital markets held over the rest of the world, strengthening the case for investors to diversify globally. Trump is set to unveil “reciprocal tariffs,” aligning U.S. duties with those of other nations
Six major brands have gone cashless in some or all of their stores, in what some people are calling a ‘completely unacceptable’ move. Pro-cash advocators have branded the new cashless policy as ‘unacceptable’(Image: Getty Images) Several big-name high street brands, including restaurant chains, bakeries, and supermarket petrol stations are refusing cash at various outlets, which
It’s widely believed that the biggest issue with U.S. consumers’ balance sheets is indebtedness, but the Federal Reserve’s latest financial accounts – and the volatile stock market – suggest that larger risks may be on the other side of the ledger. This seems counterintuitive. Household wealth has never been higher, rising some $163 billion in
If you were looking for portfolio security back in 2022, GICs were the screamingly obvious choice over bonds. Back then, guaranteed investment certificates offered yields of as much as 5 per cent for terms of one through five years at alternative banks. That same year, bonds produced an annual loss of 11.7 per cent, including
Unsure where to start with Isas? You’re not alone as fewer than half of us have one (Credits: Getty Images) Many of us have heard of Individual Savings Acconts, or Isas, but government statistics show that fewer than half of us have opened one of these tax-free accounts. That figure falls to fewer than a
Over 60s can access the new deal in any of Morrisons Cafes. 15:28, 08 Mar 2025Updated 15:29, 08 Mar 2025 Morrisons has introduced a new money-saving scheme for over 60s(Image: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Morrisons is making a wholesome change to their in-store cafes, offering over 60s a breakfast and unlimited hot drink for