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Asia’s GDP in 2026: Still the World’s Growth Engine, but the Ride Is Getting Bumpier

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Asia has been the main engine of global growth for decades, and 2026 is no exception. Yet the region is being pulled in two directions. A war in the Middle East has raised energy costs and unsettled supply chains, while an artificial intelligence boom is lifting chip makers and electronics exporters from Seoul to Kuala … Read more

How Gold Is Shaping the Global Market in 2026: A Record Run, a Sharp Reset, and What Comes Next

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Gold shows up in almost every big financial conversation. When investors are nervous, they talk about gold. When central banks want to lean less on the dollar, they talk about gold. When interest rates rise, gold gets blamed for falling. In 2026 all three conversations are happening at once. That makes it a good year … Read more