Central Banks Scooped Up Gold at Fastest Pace in Over a Year - The Correction Was the Opportunity
Central banks bought gold at fastest pace in Q1 2026, seizing a price dip; Poland, Uzbekistan, China led, as gold's reserve role deepens.
China's Fighter Jet Giant Posts Record Profits After Combat Debut in India-Pakistan Clash
China's AVIC Chengdu posts record profits after J-10 jets' combat debut, boosting global arms sales and shifting defense market dynamics.
UBS CEO Warns Markets Are Too Optimistic on Iran Resolution
UBS CEO warns markets are too optimistic about a quick Iran conflict resolution; urges diversification as recovery may not be swift or guaranteed.
TotalEnergies Raises Buyback and Dividend as War Lifts Profit
TotalEnergies Q1 profit up 29% to $5.39B, raises dividend and buyback, as war boosts prices despite Gulf output cuts.
US Signals No Letup of Naval Blockade as It Aims to Squeeze Iran
US maintains naval blockade on Iran to force negotiations; Iran nears oil storage limit, raising pressure as oil prices rise.
Gold Demand Hit a $193 Billion Record in Q1 2026 - And the Story Behind the Numbers Is More Interesting Than the Headline
Gold demand hit a record $193B in Q1 2026, driven by price surge, strong investment, and central bank buying amid geopolitical and inflation risks.
Is OpenAI's $1 Trillion IPO Built on a Financial House of Cards?
OpenAI missed growth targets, faces leadership rifts, and risks from huge spending ahead of its $1T IPO, raising investor concerns.
UAE Exits OPEC and OPEC+ to Boost Production Flexibility Amid Global Energy Shifts
UAE will exit OPEC and OPEC+ in 2026 to boost oil production flexibility and pursue a more independent, diversified energy strategy.
What Happens to OpenAI's $1 Trillion IPO If Elon Musk Wins?
If Musk wins in court, OpenAI's $1T IPO could be blocked or devalued; if he loses, IPO likely proceeds at a premium.
Presight Showcases Astana Smart City to Kazakhstan's President - A Signal of Abu Dhabi's AI Reach Into Central Asia
Presight showcased Astana Smart City to Kazakhstan's president, marking a key step in its Central Asia AI expansion and data infrastructure strategy.
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