Gold prices remained near a seven-week high on Friday, supported by expectations of further U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cuts next year. Meanwhile, silver hovered just below Thursday’s all-time peak, as investors continue to evaluate macroeconomic signals and the potential trajectory of U.S. monetary policy. Gold Maintains Strength Amid Fed Rate Expectations Spot gold rose

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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is navigating privacy and transparency challenges as it considers a recent panel proposal requiring senior officials to disclose their financial assets and liabilities. The move, aimed at improving governance, has sparked debate over the balance between accountability and personal privacy. Panel Proposes Mandatory Asset Disclosures A panel

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Gold markets across Asia are witnessing notable shifts this week as India gold prices hit record highs, prompting wider discounts, while China’s gold demand remains subdued amid volatility and rising costs. Investors across Japan and Singapore are also adjusting their strategies ahead of the holiday season, reflecting the global impact of fluctuating bullion prices. India

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Intel is under renewed national-security scrutiny after it emerged that the U.S. chipmaking giant tested semiconductor-manufacturing tools from ACM Research—a company with long-standing ties to China and two subsidiaries previously hit with American sanctions. According to sources familiar with the matter, Intel evaluated two ACM wet-etch tools earlier this year for potential integration into its

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Ford Motor Company has issued a recall of 108,762 vehicles in the United States due to a safety issue involving an improperly secured liftgate hinge cover that could detach while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects 2020–2022 Ford Escape models as well as the 2025 Escape, highlighting ongoing

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President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a major proposal to roll back fuel economy standards established under the Biden administration, signaling a significant shift in U.S. automotive policy. The move is aimed at making it easier for automakers to continue producing gasoline-powered vehicles while slowing the push toward electric vehicles (EVs). “People want the gasoline

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The U.S. government’s proposed rollback of fuel economy regulations could signal a potential return of station wagons, a popular vehicle type in the 1970s and 1980s, according to top transportation officials. “This rule will actually allow you to bring back the 1970s station wagon — maybe with a little wood paneling on the side,” Transportation

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STOCKHOLM – Tesla (TSLA.O) has officially launched a new, lower-priced version of its Model 3 electric vehicle in Europe, following its U.S. debut two months ago. The move comes as Tesla faces softening demand across European markets and increasing competition from European and Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers. Tesla’s Strategy to Boost Sales in Europe The

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LOS ANGELES / BENGALURU – Netflix (NFLX.O) has entered exclusive negotiations to acquire the studio and streaming service operations of Warner Bros Discovery (WBD.O), according to a Bloomberg News report posted on X. The discussions mark a potentially transformative move in the media and streaming industry, positioning Netflix as a leading contender in a high-stakes

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India’s government is currently reviewing a proposal from the telecom industry to require smartphone manufacturers to enable always-on satellite location tracking (A-GPS) on devices, a move opposed by major tech companies including Apple, Google, and Samsung due to privacy and security concerns. The proposal has sparked a heated debate over privacy rights in India, following

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