Gold prices hit another record high after fresh U.S. data spurs Fed cut expectations
Gold prices scaled to another record high Monday, propelled by U.S. interest rate cut expectations and the metal's appeal as a safe haven asset.
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Taiwan shares hit record highs on the AI boom — and it may not be too late to join the party
Taiwan shares notched fresh all-time highs on Friday as a booming demand for artificial intelligence and semiconductor technology boosts investor optimism for the country's tech firms.
Gold prices have hit record highs. Here's why they could rally further
Gold prices still have room to rise after hitting all-time highs early this month, as several central banks continue to purchase bullion in record amounts.
China and New Zealand pledge deeper trade and economic cooperation
China and New Zealand are working toward implementing an upgraded version of the free trade agreement between the two countries.
2024 is the year of the rate cut pivot — here's when the world's central banks will budge
As inflation loosens its grip in most economies, investors are closely monitoring interest rate decisions, with markets expecting a slew of rate cuts this year.
China's 5% GDP goal is 'attainable' but it won't be easy, says Hong Kong's financial secretary
China's GDP target of 5% for 2024 is possible, but it won't be easy to achieve, Hong Kong's financial secretary told CNBC Tuesday after Beijing set a growth target of "around 5%" for this year.
Will Nikkei's record-breaking rally sustain even as Japan's economy sputters?
Japan's Nikkei stock index has been on a record-breaking spree on the back of robust earnings and investor-friendly measures. But the country's ailing economy has experts divided over this sustainability of this rally.
Oil prices slip after OPEC+ extends voluntary oil output cuts until mid-year
Oil prices edged lower Monday after oil cartel OPEC+ agreed to extend voluntary output reductions until the second quarter, in an effort to support the short-term stability of crude markets.