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Goldman Reiterates Bullish Call on Gold Amid Trade War Fears

Gold futures rise to new records as Goldman Sachs analysts reiterate bullish call on precious metal, citing looming US tariffs against Mexico and Canada.

Costco Workers Prepared to Strike as Negotiated Deal Deadline Nears

Thousands of Costco workers in six states prepare for a strike as union negotiations continue

Tether Profits Soar to $13 Billion Last Year

Tether, the leading stablecoin issuer, reports a staggering $13 billion profit in 2022, surpassing major investment banks in profitability. Despite concerns about transparency, Tether claims it has over $7 billion in excess reserves and has shifted its corporate entity to El Salvador.

Trafigura Convicted in Landmark Swiss Bribery Case

Swiss court convicts commodities giant Trafigura in bribery case, imposing a $3.3 million fine and ordering the company to set aside $145 million for possible compensation claims.

US Automakers Face Tariffs Amidst EV Uncertainty

Ford CEO Jim Farley believes the company is set up to withstand possible tariffs due to its large US manufacturing footprint. He also discusses Ford's EV plans and the potential impact of policy changes on the auto industry.

Chili's CEO: 'There Are Way More Changes Ahead' for Hot Chain

Brinker International CEO Kevin Hochman shares the secrets behind Chili's incredible 348% stock gain, including a focus on value marketing, higher-quality food, and innovation in menu items and cooking equipment.

Inflation Remains Sticky; Fed Likely on Hold

Fresh data reinforces the Federal Reserve's wait-and-see approach to interest rates, as inflation stays sticky in December. The core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index remains at 2.8% year-over-year, while monthly PCE rises 0.2%.

Goldman Sachs Sees Higher Gold Prices as Tariff Fears Rise

Gold prices rise as Goldman Sachs analysts predict a surge in demand due to potential US tariffs, reiterating their bullish outlook with a $3,000 per troy ounce forecast.

DeepSeek’s Limited Impact on the Magnificent Seven

Despite the emergence of DeepSeek, investors believe the "Magnificent Seven" US tech giants will maintain their dominance. A Bloomberg survey shows 88% expect DeepSeek's latest AI model to have minimal impact on tech stocks. Investors view Trump's policies as the primary driver of equity volatility. Despite the Monday selloff, tech remains bullish on its AI競爭力. US value stocks are gaining traction as an alternative to tech, with 39% of survey respondents favoring them.

US Stocks Rise on Solid Earnings and Fed Inflation Gauge

US stocks rose on Friday, boosted by strong earnings from Apple and data showing that inflation remains under control. Apple shares jumped after the company beat profit expectations in its first quarter, despite a decline in iPhone sales. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.44%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.78% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average was little changed. Investors also kept an eye on a looming tariff deadline, with President Donald Trump threatening to impose duties on Canada and Mexico.