Gold Demand Trends: Fourth Quarter and Entire Year 2025
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Mexican Politicians Demand Use of ‘Terrorism’ to Describe Cartel Attacks
Pressure Mounts in Mexico to Label Cartel Violence as Terrorism In Mexico, there’s increasing pressure on the government to officially refer to the brutal violence perpetrated by drug cartels as “terrorism.” This push contradicts the stance of President Claudia Sheinbaum, who has consistently stated that such violence shouldn’t be classified in that way. This call […]
Gold hits a record high of $5,100 amid intense demand for safe assets.
Gold Prices Hit Record Highs Amid Global Uncertainty Gold prices surged to an unprecedented level above $5,100, with silver and platinum also reaching record highs as investors looked for safe-haven assets amid global political tensions. As of 8:15 a.m. ET on January 26, spot gold had increased by 2% to $5,079.66 per ounce, peaking at […]
Cocoa Prices Decline Due to Weak Demand and Sufficient Supplies
Cocoa Prices Dip Amid Demand Concerns Cocoa prices took a hit on Friday, marking their first decline in two weeks. The New York cocoa market dropped to a two-year low, while London cocoa reached a 2.25-year low. This downturn seems largely tied to worries about demand; consumers are hesitating due to high chocolate prices. Barry […]
Coupang Investors Demand U.S. Investigation into South Korea’s Management of Data Leak, Sen. Mike Lee Claims ‘Persecution’
On Thursday, two significant investors in Coupang urged the Trump administration to look into South Korea’s actions following accusations of “unprecedented persecution” by Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah). Greenoaks and Altimeter, both tech investors in the e-commerce firm, voiced concern after a substantial data breach cost them billions. In response, Coupang criticized what it termed a […]
Train Operators Demand Strike Due to Fatal Accidents
Railway Engineers in Spain Announce Three-Day Strike Over Safety Concerns The Spanish Union of Railway Engineers (Semaf) is planning a strike lasting three days in February, aiming to urge the government for improved rail safety measures following two tragic train accidents this week that resulted in multiple fatalities. According to the Spanish news agency Europa […]
Cocoa Prices Drop as Chocolate Demand Falls Sharply
Cocoa Market Update On Wednesday, the market saw cocoa prices continue their downward trend for the first time in two weeks. ICE NY Cocoa (CCH26) closed at -200, reflecting a drop of 4.30%, while March ICE London Cocoa #7 (CAH26) ended at -137, down 4.09%. Both New York and London cocoa prices reached new lows—New […]
AI Technology Diminishes the Demand for Skilled Migration
Alex Karp, CEO of the rapidly expanding Palantir Technologies, suggests that there’s minimal need for large-scale immigration to the U.S. as artificial intelligence boosts productivity significantly. “I think it’s tough to see why we would need mass immigration unless we’re looking at very specialized skills,” he mentioned to a select crowd at the 2026 World […]
Dennis Quaid Teases ‘I Can Only Imagine 2’: ‘There’s a Demand for Faith-Based Movies’
Renowned actor Dennis Quaid has commented that viewers are eager for films that inspire hope and bravery, and he feels that his upcoming project will deliver just that. I Can Only Imagine embodies this sentiment. The film, set to hit theaters on February 20th, explores another phase in the life of Mercy Me’s lead singer, […]
De Beers reduces diamond prices due to low demand and rise in lab-created gems.
In January, De Beers reportedly reduced the prices of rough diamonds, which is quite unusual for a company that once held a significant position in the diamond market. This decision seems to stem from a decline in demand, the rise of lab-grown diamonds, and various trade disruptions impacting the industry. This is the first price […]