Gold prices declined for the third consecutive week, dropping to around $4,156 due to a stronger U.S. dollar and expectations of Federal Reserve rate hikes. Despite a midweek rally sparked by easing U.S.-Iran tensions, the Fed's hawkish signals and rising inflation data pushed gold down, extending its June losses to about 8.5%. Analysts remain divided, with some viewing the pullback as a normal correction and others lowering year-end targets. Notably, investors like Lawrence Lepard remain bullish on gold and Bitcoin, citing long-term debt concerns and digital scarcity, with Bitcoin potentially reaching $1 million in the future. Market watchers will focus on upcoming inflation, jobs data, and Fed commentary for further direction.
Leading Japanese companies, startups, and research institutions are developing specialized AI models using NVIDIA Nemotron open models to address Japan's unique language, industrial, and workforce challenges. These AI applications range from enterpri...
ARCpoint Inc. announced it will likely miss the July 29, 2026 deadline to file its annual financial statements and related reports due to a lack of funds to pay auditors. The company has applied for a Management Cease Trade Order (MCTO) and awaits ap...
Ecopetrol, Colombia's largest energy company, will announce its financial and operating results for the second quarter of 2026 on August 3 after market close. A virtual conference will follow on August 4, featuring simultaneous Spanish and English br...
Galaxy Digital reports that large Bitcoin holders (whales) have not sold their holdings over fears of quantum computing risks. Instead, concerns about quantum threats seem to influence institutional investors who are hesitant to buy Bitcoin. Recent l...
Visionstate Corp. has decided to pause its previously announced non-brokered private placement financing under the LIFE exemption, initially targeting $500,000 to $1,000,000. The company will use this time to reconsider the structure and timing of th...
