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Gold Becomes First Asset To Surpass A $30 Trillion Market Cap
Gold smashed through $4,300 an ounce on Thursday for the first time in history, lifting its total market value past $30 trillion, according to CNBC data. Spot prices reached $4,312, while U.S. December futures hit $4,328.70 — both unprecedented...

Domestic debt: FG borrows N6.17 trillion in 6 months to finance deficit
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FG) has borrowed a total of N6.17 trillion from the domestic debt market within the first six months of 2025, data from the Debt Management Office (DMO) reveal. The borrowings were mainly raised through Federal...

Why CFOs must bridge finance and tech teams to realize AI’s full value
Good morning. Many chief financial officers are investing in AI while still taking a measured approach—one that may seem overly cautious from the perspective of chief information and technology officers. EY’s newly released 2025 Technology Risk...

Trimble announces 2025 Asset Lifecycle Management Award winners
20 North American organizations recognized for improving project outcomes, efficiency and cost savings with digital tools. Trimble announced the winners of the 2025 Trimble Asset Lifecycle Management Awards, which recognize organizations using...

Britain posts record borrowing in first half of financial year
Britain’s borrowing in the first half of the financial year was the highest on record except during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, keeping up the pressure on finance minister Rachel Reeves as she prepares next month’s key budget. The...

Chinaâs economic slowdown deepens amid renewed U.S. trade war threats
China’s economic slowdown deepens amid renewed U.S. trade war threats China’s GDP growth slowed to 3.9 percent in Q3 2025, down from 4.9 percent in the same period last year. Lockdown policies suppress consumer spending, exacerbating economic...
Tron’s Market Cap Hits $31B — Is a Coinbase Listing Next?
Tron (TRX) has shown remarkable momentum in Q3 2025, posting record-breaking growth in market capitalization. Despite a sluggish crypto market, it also achieved significant revenue increases. Speculation about a potential Coinbase listing has...

EU eyes Russian assets to bankroll Ukraine aid
The European Council will formulate a framework for the European Commission's further work on legislative proposals on future financial support for Ukraine, in particular on the so-called reparation loan with the main part of immobilized Russian...

Nawec and the electricity sector: The Gambia’s largest public financial liability
- Advertisement - Dear Editor, The National Audit Office (NAO) reports for 2021, 2022, and 2023 exposed a crippling financial and governance crisis within the National Water and Electricity Company (Nawec) and the wider energy sector. Billions of...
General Motors lifts forecast as tariff outlook improves, shares surge 10%
By Nora Eckert and Nathan Gomes (Reuters) -General Motors lifted its financial outlook for the year and slightly lowered its expected hit from tariffs, as the automaker awaits expected relief on tariffs in the U.S. while confronting a weakening...

Mastering Money: A College Student’s Essential Guide to Finances
At the start of a new school year, college students likely receive a flurry of offers for credit cards and checking accounts geared toward individuals new to managing their finances. Opening new financial accounts involves more than just signing...
Analyst Recommends This Top Dividend Stock to Avoid AI Market ‘Froth’
We recently published 10 Trending Stocks This Week. Kimberly-Clark Corp (NASDAQ:KMB) is one of the trending stocks this week. Jenny Harrington, CEO at Gilman Hill Asset Management, said in a recent program on CNBC that she likes Kimberly-Clark...
Daily Market Outlook - Tuesday, Oct. 21
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 7:00 AM EDT Image Source: Pexels Global stocks continued their upward momentum, with Asian markets climbing to record levels. Easing trade tensions and growing optimism about potential interest rate cuts fuelled positive...
Kaya Holdings, Inc. Releases Update on Development of Cryptocurrency Subsidiary and Digital Assets Treasury
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, 2654 / ACCESS Newswire / October 21, 2025 / Kaya Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:KAYS) (the "Company" or "KAYS") confirmed that its newly formed cryptocurrency operating subsidiary is conducting ongoing discussions with cryptocurrency...

Ghulam Khan route closure causes whopping monetary loss to traders
KHOST CITY (Pajhwok): A number of traders and drivers say the Ghulam Khan crossing in southeastern Khost province has been closed by Pakistan against trade activities over the past ten days, with loaded trucks denied passage. The Ghulam Khan route...

UK Charity Commission freezes over 100 MFM bank accounts for ‘financial mismanagement’
The Charity Commission of the United Kingdom has frozen the assets of Mountain of Fire and Miracles, MFM, Ministries International, founded by Daniel Olukoya, following concerns over transparency and financial management. In a statement released...

How a suburban office sale stacks up against Uptown Dallas trades
A McKinney office building traded hands, giving rare insight into how suburban office sales compare to similar transactions in hotspots like Uptown. Kaizen Development Partners offloaded an 8-story, 190,000-square-foot office building at 7300...

Commanders get D+ grade in trade for former 1st-round pick
Nearly a year ago, the Washington Commanders swung a trade for a former first-round pick. It hasn't worked out. The deal, getting cornerback Marshon Lattimore and a fifth-round pick from the New Orleans Saints for picks in the third, fourth and...

How European Union Trade Bolsters Russia’s War Chest
New Delhi: Despite public declarations of solidarity with Kyiv, Europe’s ongoing trade with Russia, especially in energy, continues to funnel billions of euros into Moscow’s war effort. This raises questions about the duality of Europe’s approach,...
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India speeds up rupee’s global push for with free-trade partners as RBI mulls reference rates
The Reserve Bank of India is taking steps to make trade settlements in rupees easier for its partners, aiming to strengthen the local currency and reduce reliance on the US dollar. The move is part of PM Modi’s push to expand the rupee’s role in...