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Silver Surges to Record $94 and Gold Reaches $4,689 as Random Tariff Imposition History Suggests Unpredictability

Monday's global financial markets witnessed extraordinary movements as precious metals achieved historic price levels while analysts emphasized Trump's history of randomly imposed tariffs. Silver led the precious metal rally with a spectacular surge to $94.08 per ounce—an all-time record—before settling at $93.15 with a robust 3.6% gain. Gold advanced 1.6% to reach $4,671 per ounce after touching an unprecedented high of $4,689. Market observers note...

BP Clears Path for Meg O’Neill with Strategic $5bn Writedown

BP is strategically clearing the path for incoming CEO Meg O’Neill, announcing a $5 billion writedown on green energy assets just months before she takes the helm. This "kitchen sinking" of bad news is designed to ensure that O’Neill inherits a balance sheet free from the drag of overvalued transition businesses. The writedown targets the gas and low-carbon divisions, reflecting the company’s pivot away from...

Musk’s Farewell: Presidential Praise Can’t Mask Doge’s Shortfall

The Oval Office witnessed the exit of Elon Musk, the "special government employee" tasked with leading the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge). His 138-day...

Trump’s Bold Tariff Hike: 50% on Steel Imports Amidst Controversial Japan Partnership

Donald Trump on Friday announced a significant escalation in trade policy, declaring a 50% tariff on foreign steel imports and celebrating what he termed...

Trump’s Tariff Battle Continues: Appeals Court Grants Temporary Halt to Ruling

President Trump's controversial tariff strategy has received a temporary lifeline as an appeals court agreed to pause a ruling that declared his tariffs illegal....

EU Stands Firm: Trade Chief Rejects Trump’s 50% Tariff Threat, Calls for Respectful Negotiations

After US President Donald Trump threatened a sweeping 50% tariff on all European Union goods, EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič insisted that any trade...

British Man to Face US Trial Over $100 Million Wine Investment Scam

A British businessman accused of orchestrating a $100 million wine investment fraud has lost his legal battle to avoid extradition to the United States....

Can Labour’s Rail Reforms Get Britain Back on Track? Inside the Great British Railways Reboot

In a symbolic early morning rollout, the first train bearing the Great British Railways (GBR) branding will depart from London Waterloo to Shepperton...

HBO Returns: Why Warner Bros. Is Putting the “HBO” Back in HBO Max

In a bold move signaling a return to its roots, Warner Bros. Discovery has announced that its streaming platform will once again be known...

A Month at 145%: How One Tariff Shook Global Trade and Lives

For one month, a staggering 145% tariff on Chinese imports disrupted the delicate balance of global trade. Though temporary, its impact was permanent...

Nissan Eyes Sunderland Revival with Potential Chinese Partnership Amid Global Restructuring

Nissan's new CEO, Ivan Espinosa, has confirmed a bold and optimistic future for the company’s Sunderland plant, reaffirming its importance in the company’s global...

Trump Pressures Apple Over India Shift, Demands Return of iPhone Production to U.S.

Former President Donald Trump has voiced strong disapproval over Apple’s reported decision to increase iPhone production in India for the U.S. market, calling...

Bentley Slams Tariff Uncertainty as UK-US Trade Deal Stalls Luxury Car Sales

Bentley has warned that uncertainty over the UK-US trade agreement is severely damaging its business, with US-bound car sales effectively frozen. Customers are holding...

UK Aerospace Industry Secures Tariff-Free Access to US Market in New Trade Pact

The UK’s £40 billion aerospace sector is set to benefit significantly from a breakthrough in trade negotiations with the United States, as British aircraft...