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Precious metals market sees major year-end correction

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EuroWire, NEW YORK: Precious metals fell sharply on Monday as investors locked in profits after a series of record-breaking rallies, leading to steep losses across gold, silver, and platinum markets. The downturn came amid light trading volumes ahead of the year-end, as markets closed one of the strongest years on record for precious metals. Spot......
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Bank of Japan lifts rates to highest level in 30 years

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TOKYO, December 20, 2025: The Bank of Japan on Friday raised its benchmark interest rate to the highest level in three decades, marking another milestone in its gradual departure from ultra-loose monetary policy. The central bank lifted its short-term policy rate by 25 basis points to 0.75 percent, the highest since......
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Gold prices rise as risk sentiment weakens globally

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LONDON, December 19, 2025: Gold prices rose on Thursday as investors shifted toward safe-haven assets amid weaker risk sentiment following mixed U.S. labor market data, geopolitical tensions, and firm signals from the Federal Reserve that interest rates will remain restrictive until inflation is fully contained. Spot gold was last up 0.3 percent at $2,378.40 per ounce, while U.S.......
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MicroStrategy’s bitcoin holdings top $45 billion in market value

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MicroStrategy cut 20% of its workforce as it doubled its bitcoin holdings in 2024, spending $22.1 billion on cryptocurrency while shedding 400 jobs across key departments....