Image source: Getty images Precious metals continue to grab headlines in 2025 as jitteriness on financial markets heats up. Bullion-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have exploded in value as gold prices have jumped. Gold — which struck 40 separate record highs last year — is already up 11% in the five-and-a-bit weeks since New Year’s Day. It struck fresh new highs of $2,914 per ounce in recent hours. I think there could be much further upside for gold prices too. And especially if bullion values move through the technically critical $3,000 marker. A simple way for investors to capitalise on this…
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By Yoruk Bahceli, Emma-Victoria Farr and Samuel IndykLONDON/FRANKFURT (Reuters) – As Germany heads to the polls next week, the message from investors is clear: it is the one big economy with room to spend more to boost growth and it won’t be punished by financial markets if it chooses to do so.For now they are unconvinced that Germany’s next governing coalition – whichever parties it contains – will take a radical step on spending and borrowing.But the case for change is strong.Germany’s once-mighty economy has flatlined since 2019, while the rest of the euro area has grown by 5%, and…
Image source: Getty Images The Stocks and Shares ISA can make investors rich over the long run, assuming a sensible and informed investing strategy. That’s because it allows UK residents to invest and take their gains without paying tax. While many Britons have elected to invest in buy-to-let property as a means to earn a second or passive income — and it certainly can be remunerative — I personally believe investing offers a much better way to make money. It’s a very simple process: open a Stocks and Shares ISA, and then make monthly contributions while investing that money wisely.…
Image source: Getty Images Today (14 February) is Saint Valentine’s Day. So in the spirit of Foolish fun, I’ve penned a soppy love letter to a beloved holding in my Stocks and Shares ISA. Namely Ferrari (NYSE:RACE). You make my heart beat faster, Ferrari “Dear Ferrari shares, “From the moment we met in 2022 and I welcomed you into my portfolio, I knew this was no ordinary investment. “At first though, I hesitated. You traded at a price-to-earnings multiple of 36, and some called such a valuation too racy. But I saw it differently. Extreme quality demands a premium and…
People walking through the neon lit night streets of Sinchon in the heart of Seoul, South Korea’s vibrant capital city.Fotovoyager | E+ | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets mostly rose Friday, tracking Wall Street gains overnight as President Donald Trump signed a reciprocal tariffs plan, but did not enact the levies immediately.Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 was trading down 0.56%, while the broader Topix index was flat.Over in South Korea, the Kospi was up 0.59% while the small-cap Kosdaq advanced 1.11%.The country’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate hit 2.9% in January, easing from its three-year high of 3.7% in the month before.Mainland China’s CSI 300 Index rose 0.7%, while…
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As the most followed CFA charterholder on LinkedIn, Eric Sim, CFA, has expertly leveraged social media to connect with other professionals, build his personal brand, and advance his career. In the How to Master Social Media series, adapted from his recent book Small Actions: Leading Your Career to Big Success, Sim shares some critical lessons on how to make social media work for you. In 2020, I made two of LinkedIn’s lists for its content creators: China Spotlight and Singapore Top Voices. It was such an honor that my LinkedIn work had been recognized for driving thoughtful and professional conversations. I’m sometimes asked…
USD/JPY struggled after President Trump’s delay of reciprocal tariffs. The US Dollar weakens as US yields decline across the curve. Japan’s Economy Minister Ryosei Akazawa stated that authorities will take appropriate action regarding US reciprocal tariffs. USD/JPY remains steady after registering losses in the previous session, trading around 152.60 during the Asian hours on Friday. The pair faced challenges following US President Donald Trump’s decision to postpone the implementation of reciprocal tariffs. Additionally, the US Dollar (USD) weakens amid falling US yields across the curve, despite ongoing concerns about a global trade war. Investors now await the release of US Retail…
U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., Feb. 13, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | ReutersIndia and the U.S. will work to more than double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at a joint press conference with U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday.Speaking at the conclusion of the two leaders’ meeting in Washington, Modi also said that “Our teams will work on concluding very soon, a mutually beneficial trade agreement.”Trump acknowledged India’s recent move to reduce tariffs on select imports and said he…