The Minerals Income and Investment Fund (MIIF) has identified geopolitical risk as a key force likely to shape global markets and Ghana’s external sector in
In a latest development in the Sabarimala gold loss case, the SIT on Monday informed the Kerala High Court that samples of artefacts collected from the hill shrine would be sent to specialised agencies, including the BARC in Mumbai, for scientific analysis. The submission was made when a division bench comprising Justices Raja Vijayaraghavan and K V Jayakumar reviewed the progress of the investigation.
China WarningPlease click here for a chart of gold futures (GC_F).Note the following:The chart shows gold has moved up above $5000 again. The up move in gold is triggered by China's warning. The same warning from China is hampering the budding stock market rally from oversold conditions.China is warning its financial institutions to reduce their holdings of U.S. Treasuries. China is also warning its financial institutions to limit purchase of new U.S. Treasuries.Chinese banks are large holders of U.S. Treasuries.China is being proactive to stop potential ire from President Trump. China is not framing this action as a loss of confidence in the U.S. but more of a diversification move.This is a major development prudent investors should pay attention to.Another major international development that prudent investors need to pay attention to is the historic election win of Prime Minister Takaichi in Japan. Her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has gained a supermajority in parliament. Takaichi's win has major implications for investors.Stocks in Japan have risen on the win. iShares MSCI Japan ETF (NYSE:EWJ) is in our portfolio.In our analysis, any big dip in the Japanese stock market should be bought. Takaichi's win has a mixed impact on the carry trade. The carry trade is important because funds have borrowed hundreds of billions of dollars in Japan and invested it in U.S. securities, lately in AI stocks.Takaichi's win brings Japan closer to the U.S.Takaichi is taking a stronger stand against China.Takaichi is taking a stand in favor of Taiwan.Takaichi is likely to spend more on defense, boosting defense stocks. iShares US Aerospace & Defense ETF (BATS:ITA) as well as Select STOXX Europe Aerospace & Defense ETF (BATS:EUAD) are in our portfolio. Takaichi will visit ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
Bitcoin is stuck in a rut even as other risk assets rise on Monday. The token is struggling around $70,000 after a brief rally from last week's lows.
Image: https://www.globalnewslines.com/uploads/2026/02/1770568362.jpgA playful new kids accessory release brings bold design, pop culture influence, and standout style to everyday wear, continuing a growing focus on expressive fashion.Mascot, NSW - February 9, 2026 - MADMIA has unveiled its latest range, the KPop
The Democratic Republic of Congo will begin enforcing a long-dormant rule requiring mining companies to allocate part of their share capital to local employees.
In the cryptocurrency landscape of 2026, where the total market capitalization has climbed above $3.5 trillion according to recent CoinMarketCap data, the search for the best crypto presale 2026 opportunities is more relevant than ever. With Bitcoin trading around $95,000
The Cyber Security Agency (CSA) of Singapore on Monday revealed that the China-nexus cyber espionage group known as UNC3886 targeted its telecommunications sector."UNC3886 had launched a deliberate, targeted, and well-planned campaign against Singapore's telecommunications sector," CSA said. "All four of Singapore's major telecommunications operators ('telcos') – M1, SIMBA Telecom, Singtel, and
Google executives meet with officials at a Google data center in Midlothian, Texas.Fortune via Reuters ConnectTotal capex by Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft is projected to soar to about $600 billion this year.A big part of this spending growth is driven by surging prices in one corner of...
China’s pressure campaign against Japan’s prime minister appears to have backfired, helping fuel a historic election victory for Sanae Takaichi and her conservative Liberal Democratic Party, analysts say.Beijing sharply criticized Takaichi after she warned that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could...
BYD alleges the U.S. laws used to justify the Trump administration's trade crackdown do not include tariffs.The post Chinese EV Giant BYD Sues U.S. Government Over Trump Tariffs appeared first on Investor's Business Daily.
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.* Republican Rep. Mark Amodei announced late last week that he’s retiring at the end of this term. Amodei represents Nevada’s reddest district, so the GOP primary to replace him will likely be quite crowded.* Democratic...