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Gold Surpasses $4,000 an Ounce — A Historic Milestone and What Investors Should Know
On October 8 2025 (Asia time), the precious-metals market witnessed history: spot gold topped $4,000 per ounce for the first time ever. Reuters reported that spot gold rose about 0.9% to around $4,017/oz, while December futures had already broken the $4,000 barrier a day earlier and continued climbing during the October 8 session.
India Holds Interest Rates Steady at 5.5% as Inflation Cools: A Cautious Pause Amid Growth Momentum and External Risks
In 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had already implemented 100 basis points of rate cuts to support the economy. At its October policy meeting, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to hold the repo rate at 5.50%, in line with market expectations.
Global Debt Hits a Record $338 Trillion: What Risks Lie Ahead for Your Assets?
According to the Institute of International Finance (IIF), global debt climbed to an unprecedented $338 trillion by the end of Q2 2025. This figure represents more than 235% of global GDP, a level significantly higher than the pre-pandemic era. What is even more alarming is that global debt expanded by roughly $21 trillion in just the first half of 2025, underscoring the growing reliance of governments, corporations, and households on borrowed capital.
Asian Pharmaceutical Stocks Plunge as Trump Imposes 100% Tariffs on Branded Drugs
September 26, 2025 – Asian equity markets tumbled on Friday, with pharmaceutical shares leading losses after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 100% import tariff on all branded or patented pharmaceutical products, effective October 1.
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Global Gold Prices Keep Hitting Record Highs: Why Investors Shouldn’t Be Complacent Ahead of Upcoming Fed Statements
Amid complex global economic turbulence, gold has once again reaffirmed its role as the ultimate safe-haven asset. In recent weeks, global gold prices have consistently broken new records, surpassing $3,750/ounce in the spot market and reaching nearly $3,789/ounce for December futures contracts.
India’s $18 Billion Bet on Semiconductors: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Road Ahead
India has taken a bold step: committing $18 billion across 10 semiconductor projects with the ambition of becoming a manufacturing powerhouse in the global chip industry.
Nvidia to Invest $100 Billion in OpenAI: A Historic Turning Point in the Global AI Infrastructure Race
Nvidia – the world’s leading GPU manufacturer – has announced plans to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI, marking an unprecedented milestone in the history of technology.