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Bank of Korea keeps rate at 2.5% for seventh hold

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SEOUL: The Bank of Korea held its benchmark interest rate at 2.50% on Friday, extending a pause that began in July 2025 and marking a seventh straight policy meeting without a change, as policymakers weighed rising inflation pressure, weaker growth risks and heightened market volatility. The decision by the seven-member Monetary Policy Board......
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China forex reserves fall in March to $3.34 trillion

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BEIJING: China’s foreign exchange reserves fell to $3.3421 trillion at the end of March, official data showed on April 7, as a stronger U.S. dollar and weaker prices for major global financial assets weighed on the value of the country’s reserve holdings. The March total was down $85.7 billion, or 2.5%, from the......
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South Korea central bank hits record annual profit

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SEOUL: The Bank of Korea said on Friday that its 2025 net income climbed to a record 15.3275 trillion won, nearly doubling from the previous year as gains on foreign-currency assets and stronger securities prices lifted results. The total marked a 96.03% increase from 2024 and surpassed the central bank’s previous high of......
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Alphabet becomes fourth company to cross $4 trillion valuation

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MENA Newswire, SAN FRANCISCO: Shares of Alphabet Inc. rose sharply on Monday, lifting the Google parent’s market capitalization above $4 trillion for the first time and placing it among a small group of companies to reach that valuation threshold. The milestone was achieved during intraday trading as Alphabet’s Class A and Class C shares......
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Global markets face disruption amid $17.3 trillion oil shock warning

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CryptoWire, LONDON: Global financial markets are navigating renewed turbulence after warnings of a potential $17.3 trillion oil price shock that could reverberate across energy, currency, and digital asset sectors. The alert follows heightened geopolitical tension in South America, where the detention of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces has disrupted expectations......
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Gold prices surge to record high near 4500 per ounce

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LONDON, December 24, 2025: Gold prices surged to an all-time high on Monday, approaching the $4,500 per ounce mark, as investors sought stability amid volatile global markets and persistent geopolitical tensions. The benchmark spot price briefly touched $4,497.80 per ounce in early Asian trading, setting a new receord before easing slightly.......
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Bitcoin remains volatile near $94K as traders eye resistance levels

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Bitcoin remains volatile near $94K as traders assess key support levels, with institutional buying offering some stability amid mixed technical indicators and broader market uncertainty....
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Franklin Templeton’s Solana ETF filing highlights blockchain growth

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Franklin Templeton has filed for a Solana ETF on Cboe BZX Exchange as institutional interest in alternative cryptocurrencies continues to rise in the evolving digital asset market....
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Global trade concerns push gold beyond $2,950 in record rally

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Gold soars past $2,950, reaching record highs as investors seek safety amid trade tensions, falling yields, and central bank demand, pushing markets toward defensive strategies....