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NZD/USD Holds Firm Near 0.5900 as China’s August Trade Surplus Widens

The NZD/USD pair held firm near the 0.5900 level during Monday’s Asian session, supported by a combination of strong Chinese trade data and softer-than-expected US jobs figures.  With China being New Zealand’s largest trading partner, improvements in Beijing’s trade performance often have a direct influence on the New Zealand Dollar (NZD), keeping the pair resilient...

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Alphabet’s Legal Win and the Future of Search: What Investors Should Know

Alphabet shares surged this week after a pivotal antitrust ruling allowed its flagship Chrome browser to remain under company control. The decision marked a significant turning point in a long legal battle over the tech giant’s market dominance in search, advertising, and mobile ecosystems.  While the company avoided the harshest remedies, including a forced breakup,...

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Food Industry Shake-Ups: Why Corporate Breakups Alone Won’t Satisfy Consumers

The packaged food and beverage industry is in the middle of a dramatic reshaping. Major household names are restructuring, some breaking apart entirely, others paring down their product lines, all in response to shifting consumer behavior.  Yet, as companies carve out new business models, it remains unclear whether reorganizing alone can resolve deeper challenges. A...

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Gold’s Record-Breaking Surge: Why Investors Are Turning Back to Safe Havens

Global markets are once again spotlighting gold, as the metal surges to a record high above $3,556 per ounce, fueled by expectations of U.S. interest-rate cuts and deepening concerns over sovereign debt.  The rally underscores gold’s enduring role as a safe-haven asset, particularly during periods of economic and political turbulence. A financial strategist from Prime...

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Yuan’s Rally Spurs Hedge Funds to Bet on Stronger Gains

The Chinese yuan has become the focus of global financial markets, as hedge funds step up their bets that the currency will strengthen beyond the 7-per-dollar threshold in the coming months.  Growing optimism over policy support in China, coupled with expectations of softer U.S. monetary policy, has fueled this surge in demand for options tied...

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Political Unrest and Market Repercussions: Indonesia and Thailand Under Pressure

Investors are grappling with renewed volatility in Southeast Asia as political turbulence spills into financial markets. Indonesia’s stocks and bonds endured sharp declines, while Thailand continues to face leadership uncertainty, leaving global funds hesitant to commit further capital.  The implications extend well beyond regional borders, as both nations play crucial roles in emerging market investment...

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Tariffs, Prices, and the Shifting Consumer Landscape

The U.S. retail sector is under mounting strain as tariff-driven costs ripple through supply chains, pushing up prices on everyday goods from groceries to electronics. While companies attempt to shield shoppers from the full brunt, industry leaders warn that the worst effects are yet to come.  A financial strategist from Hash X Capital examines the...

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Dollar Pauses as Markets Await U.S. Labour Market Clues

The global currency market began the week on a cautious note, with the U.S. dollar drifting sideways as investors looked ahead to a series of labour market indicators that may shape the Federal Reserve’s next policy move.  Market participants are weighing not only the upcoming economic data but also broader concerns ranging from trade disputes...

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Will Solana Surpass Ethereum Again Following Its 0.043 Support Test?

Solana (SOL) continues to capture attention in the crypto markets as its price action versus Ethereum (ETH) flashes signals of a potential trend reversal. The SOL/ETH trading pair has recently formed a rare sequence of Doji candlesticks on the weekly chart, precisely as it tests a critical confluence support zone near 0.043 ETH.  Combined with...

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XRP Struggles to Stay Above $3 Despite Launch of New Credit Card

XRP (XRP) has been facing renewed selling pressure, struggling to maintain a foothold above the $3 psychological barrier as the broader cryptocurrency market undergoes a phase of consolidation.  Despite promising developments, including the launch of a new Gemini XRP-linked credit card, traders remain cautious as short-term support levels are tested. Tommy Pearson, a broker with...

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