Gold and silver are ending the year after a volatile run that produced their strongest annual gains in more than four decades. Prices have softened in recent days, but both metals remain near record highs after months of sharp gains. Gold rose by more than 60% during the year. It reached a record above $4,549…
Economic growth in the United States accelerated in the three months ending in September, as consumer spending remained robust and exports rebounded. Government data shows the economy expanded at an annual rate of 4.3%, up from 3.8% in the previous quarter. The economy achieved its strongest growth in two years, coming in well above forecasts….
The United Kingdom and South Korea have finalized a trade agreement aimed at preserving existing trading arrangements and fostering deeper economic cooperation between the two nations. UK ministers say the deal will support jobs, protect billions of pounds in exports, and provide long-term certainty for businesses on both sides of the agreement. It replaces a…
South Korean e-commerce leader Coupang has disclosed a major security breach that may have exposed personal information from almost 34 million customer accounts, drawing scrutiny from regulators and alarm from the public. The Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA), together with other government authorities, has launched an investigation, describing the case as potentially one of…
For many coffee lovers, a standard flat white is no longer enough. A new wave of functional coffee—brews boosted with mushrooms, protein, collagen, and other wellness add-ons—is quickly becoming a mainstream trend across the UK. A New Morning Ritual For Zak Haddad, the day begins with a container of coffee imbued with lion’s mane, a…
Starbucks pursues its mission to win back clients by speeding up benefits and resuscitating classic café components like ceramic mugs and personalized in-store encounters. Whereas early signs propose deals are gradually recovering, a long-running labor debate threatens to eclipse the brand’s modifying strategy. On Thursday, clients in select US areas may experience picket lines as…
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday listened to contentions challenging former President Donald Trump’s use of broad tariff powers in a case that may reshape the balance between the presidential authority and Congress’s control over trade policy. Several judges — including key members of the court’s traditionalist lion’s share — communicated skepticism around whether the…
