Gold bars are selling like hot cakes in Korea's convenience stores and vending machines
Aside from ramen and sausages, South Korea's convenience stores have a new popular item on the menu — gold bars.
Lee Ying Shan in asian news
China has a 'fake gold' problem — locals are getting scammed into buying artificial jewelry
Gold's recent rally has sparked a bullion rush, but along with it came a surge in gold scams in China.
Hedge funds are ‘dead as a doornail,’ says chairman of ultra-rich investors' club Tiger 21
Hedge funds are "dead" as an investment class for the super rich, said Michael Sonnenfeld, founder and chairman of Tiger 21 — a network of ultra high net worth investors and entrepreneurs.
JPMorgan’s calls for a reality check on energy transition are sensible, UAE energy minister says
JPMorgan's calls for a "reality check" on the world's energy transition goals and pathway is a "sensible," the UAE's energy minister told CNBC.
'Chaotic era' for Asian currencies: Bank of America is not bullish on any of them
Bank of America is bearish on a slew of Asian currencies and neutral at best on others, as the investment bank says it is the start of a "chaotic era."
Bird flu resurgence drives up egg prices, spurring some to stock up
Bird flu fears are driving up egg prices again.
High global food prices may finally see a bottom in 2024, says Oxford Economics
Rising food prices around the world may finally be seeing a bottom this year.
Oil prices post weekly loss as market sees limited risk of wider war after Israel strike on Iran
Oil futures posted a loss for the week as traders see limited risk that Israel's retaliatory strike on Iran will trigger a wider war that disrupts crude supplies.