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Oil prices remained firmly higher on Monday despite retreating from an early rally of almost 5%, with investors continuing to assess the potential impact of renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran on global crude supplies. Both Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures eased from session highs but continued to trade well…

Concerns over geopolitical risk have returned to the forefront after the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran appeared to unravel following a new exchange of military strikes. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he believes the ceasefire and interim agreement are “over,” adding that although U.S. officials may continue diplomatic discussions with…

Investment Announcements Spark Oversupply Fears Nomura believes investor concerns over a potential slowdown in the artificial intelligence memory market have been exaggerated, arguing that recent investment plans by South Korean chipmakers and Meta’s (NASDAQ:META) cloud strategy do not signal weakening demand. The brokerage noted that South Korean memory manufacturers and related companies recently announced long-term…

Gold has reaffirmed its role as one of the world’s leading safe-haven assets after climbing back above $4,100 per ounce, supported by rising geopolitical uncertainty following renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran. The latest advance highlights continued investor demand for defensive assets as concerns over global stability and the outlook for the…

The cryptocurrency sector is beginning to take the emerging threat of quantum computing more seriously as rapid technological progress raises fears that future quantum machines could eventually defeat the encryption protecting digital wallets and blockchain transactions. Unlike conventional computers, quantum systems are designed to process highly complex mathematical calculations at extraordinary speed. That capability could…

Bernstein has increased its average nickel price forecast for 2026 to $17,357 per metric ton, compared with an estimated average of $15,164 per ton in 2025, after concluding that the global nickel market is more balanced than previously anticipated. The research firm said current supply and demand dynamics point to only a modest surplus, a…

Artificial intelligence is increasingly moving beyond digital applications and into physical environments, marking an important shift in the evolution of automation. While generative AI has transformed software and knowledge work, the next stage of AI adoption is expected to take place across factories, warehouses, logistics networks, construction sites and critical infrastructure. Businesses are investing more…