iPhone sales reach a record $85 billion as CEO Tim Cook describes demand as overwhelming.
Apple’s Quarterly Report Exceeds Expectations On Thursday, Apple announced quarterly sales that surpassed Wall Street’s predictions, thanks to robust demand for iPhones and a notable recovery in China. CEO Tim Cook shared with Reuters that the interest in their latest products was “tremendous.” The iPhone 17 series played a significant role in boosting sales across […]
Apple experiences its largest sales increase in four years, driven by remarkable demand for the iPhone.
Apple’s iPhone 17 Surges in Sales During Holiday Season Apple’s iPhone 17 saw impressive sales over the holiday season, climbing nearly 25% for the tech giant. CEO Tim Cook described the results as “phenomenal” in a recent interview. In the fiscal first quarter, Apple reported revenues of $143.8 billion, marking a 16% increase compared to […]
China’s Demand for Metals Drives Copper Prices Above $14,500 a Ton
(Bloomberg) — Copper prices experienced their largest increase in over 16 years, driven by a surge of buying from Chinese investors, resulting in one of the most significant market movements in history. Prices climbed as much as 11%, exceeding $14,500 per tonne for the very first time, before sharply declining on Thursday afternoon. The commodity, […]
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 […]