April 30, 2025
Gold Investing

Why Is China Buying So Much Gold?

The price of gold has been on a monumental rally in recent weeks, driven by renewed demand amid rising economic and geopolitical tensions. Experts credited the surge to buying from the Asian market, and China in particular, telling Newsweek that gold bugs in both the public and private spheres appear to be increasingly banking on

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Financial Assets

Internet scams hit record $16 billion in losses; $1 billoin in Florida

Cryptocurrency scams cost Americans more than $5.6B last year: FBI The FBI announced on Monday, Sept. 9, that Americans lost more than $5.6 billion in cryptocurrency scams in 2023. Straight Arrow News Floridians lost over $1 billion to online scams in 2024, with seniors being the most targeted group. Investment and cryptocurrency scams led to

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Tangible Assets

Gold remains a safe hedge amid US policy changes

PETALING JAYA: The demand for gold is gaining steady traction as US policy unpredictability triggers shifts in global markets. The yellow metal has become a safe hedge against the uncertainties impacting most sectors today, said analysts, which in turn could support the historic high gold prices. SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes told StarBiz

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Intangible Assets

Trump’s War on the Dark Matter that Powers America by Ricardo Hausmann

For decades, the foundation of America’s economic and geopolitical strength has been its ability to export intangible assets like ideas, technologies, and expertise. But now, President Donald Trump’s trade policies risk unraveling the very system that has underpinned a century of American prosperity. CAMBRIDGE – There were no witches in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692-93, yet

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Fixed Assets

US Tariffs Impact Indian Agri, Pharma, Machinery: Experts: Rediff Moneynews

US tariffs could impact Indian exports in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, machinery, chemicals, and more. Experts warn of potential duty hikes and competitiveness issues. New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Goods from sectors, including agriculture, precious stones, chemicals, pharma, medical devices, electricals, and machinery may get impacted if the US will go ahead with imposing reciprocal tariffs on

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Tangible Assets

Gold prices could keep climbing as Trump’s trade policies rock markets – National

Markets around the world continue to sink on fears about President Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policies, and investors keep plowing money into gold, with futures hitting another record high Monday. Trump’s latest round of tariffs roll out Wednesday, which Trump has been calling “Liberation Day.” Interest in buying gold can rise sharply in times of

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Tangible Assets

Gold sails above $3,100 to uncharted territory as US tariffs approach

Anjana Anil and Anushree Mukherjee  |  Reuters White House downplays recession fears amid stock market concerns A new poll found that 70% of Americans, including a majority of Republicans, think President Trump’s trade policies will push prices higher. Scripps News Gold prices soared to record levels above $3,100 per ounce in a rally marking one

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Fixed Assets

Trump tariffs threaten to ice sales of hockey equipment

Dave Campbell  |  Associated Press Minneapolis — Calls from the United States to Roustan Hockey headquarters in Canada in recent weeks have been anything but routine, as bulk orders of name-brand sticks have suddenly become complicated conversations. “These customers want to know: When their orders ship, will they have to pay an additional 25% tariff?

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Intangible Assets

Zimbabwe: Winky D’s Hard Hitting Songs Ibotso, Copyrights Being Studied At UZ

ZIMDANCEHALL artiste Winky D’s two hard hitting songs Ibotso and Copyrights off his 2023 and 2015 albums respectively, are being studied at the University of Zimbabwe’s (UZ) Law Department, NewZimbabwe has learnt. Both songs, sent shockwaves in ruling Zanu PF circles when they were released, Ibotso being blacklisted on state controlled radio and television stations.

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Fixed Assets

Hiring is on hold as companies brace for bearish market conditions

Joe Schulz  |  Wisconsin Public Radio Farm and construction equipment manufacturers started the year with high hopes for the economy, bolstered by President Donald Trump’s campaign promises to cut taxes on domestic producers and slash government regulations. But that optimism has given way to fears of a possible recession, sparked by Trump’s international trade war,

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