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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...

Trump Signals Major Tariff Reduction Ahead of Crucial Trade Talks

In a surprising policy shift, the U.S. administration has indicated a potential 80% reduction in tariffs on Chinese goods ahead of critical trade...

U.S. and China to Meet in Geneva as Trade War Pressures Spark Hope for Resolution

GENEVA — In a pivotal step toward easing trade tensions, top U.S. and Chinese officials are set to meet in Switzerland this week, offering...

BMW Cuts 180 Jobs at Mini Oxford Plant as US Tariffs Shake UK Car Industry

BMW has terminated the contracts of 180 agency workers at its Mini plant in Oxford, highlighting the growing strain on the UK automotive industry...

Global Markets Climb Amid Cautious Trading as U.S. Futures Surge

Global stock markets advanced on Thursday despite light trading volumes due to widespread May Day holidays across Europe and Asia. The optimism was driven...

Trump Eases Auto Tariffs to Spur U.S. Manufacturing and Job Growth

President Donald Trump is easing some auto-related tariffs in a strategic shift aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing and preserving jobs. The move comes amid...

Trump Faces GOP Discord as Budget Battles Threaten His Domestic Agenda

As Congress returns to Washington, President Trump’s ambitious budget proposal is encountering early turbulence within his own party. While Republicans control both chambers,...

India Ramps Up Russian ESPO Oil Imports as Chinese Demand Wanes

India has sharply increased its imports of Russia’s ESPO Blend crude in April, capitalizing on reduced Chinese demand and favorable pricing. Supplies to...

Trump’s Tariffs Trigger Sharp UK Slowdown Amid Record Low Economic Confidence

The UK economy is forecast to slow dramatically over the next two years as Donald Trump’s global tariff policies weigh heavily on business investment...

Trump’s Hardline Policies Trigger $10 Billion Blow to U.S. Tourism Industry

America’s tourism industry is bracing for a staggering $10 billion loss this year as President Donald Trump's immigration crackdowns and trade policies drive international...

Markets Slide as Trump Slams Fed Chair Powell, Demands Immediate Rate Cuts

U.S. stock markets tumbled Monday as former President Donald Trump intensified his public attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling him “a...

Reeves: Cutting Economic Ties with China Would Be a Strategic Mistake

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has pushed back against growing pressure to sever economic ties with China, calling such a move “very foolish” as the UK...

Market Turmoil Deepens as Export Limits Shake Tech Giants Amid Trade War Uncertainty

U.S. stock markets tumbled on Wednesday as mounting concerns over new export restrictions and the escalating trade war under President Trump sent shock waves...