Gold prices surpassed $3,900 an ounce for the first time. This rise stemmed from safe-haven demand. A US government shutdown played a role. Expectations of further Federal Reserve rate cuts also fueled the increase. Gold performs well during economic uncertainties. It recorded a 49 percent gain this year. Strong central bank buying and ETF demand supported its value.
South Korea’s Kospi tanks 8% despite US-Iran war optimism. Here are 4 reasons why
The benchmark Kospi plunged 551 points, or 8.1%, to 6,2505. The steep decline triggered “sidecar” trading curbs on both the Kospi and the junior Kosdaq