US-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) attracted a record $1.56 trillion in net inflows during the first nine months of 2026, surpassing the previous full-year record of $1.50 trillion set in 2025 with three months still remaining. The figures, published by ETFGI on October 16, highlight the growing role of ETFs in investment portfolios. Despite market volatility,
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Global aluminum markets could shift from a supply deficit to a substantial surplus in 2027 as production expands in Indonesia and shipments from Middle Eastern smelters recover from disruptions linked to the Iran war. The changing outlook has already weighed on prices. Aluminum fell below $3,000 per metric tonne during the week of October 16,
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Gold’s recent price weakness could present a buying opportunity rather than signal the end of its bull market, according to Jefferies. The investment bank maintains its forecast for gold to reach $5,000 per ounce in 2027, arguing that mounting US government debt, persistent inflation and continued central-bank purchases remain powerful long-term drivers. The outlook comes
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Bitcoin is increasingly moving in line with gold as investors search for alternatives to traditional financial assets amid rising government debt, persistent inflation and uncertainty over monetary policy. New analysis from digital-asset research firm Block Scholes suggests that the cryptocurrency’s relationship with the precious metal has strengthened significantly, renewing the debate over Bitcoin’s role as
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Tesla has unveiled a redesigned Roadster that pushes the boundaries of electric-car engineering, demonstrating short bursts of flight using compressed-air thrusters, mid-air manoeuvres and acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in less than one second. The presentation, held at a SpaceX facility in Texas on October 15, 2026, gave investors and automotive enthusiasts a glimpse
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The US dollar retreated from an 18-month high on Friday, 16 October, as a rally in US government bonds reduced Treasury yields and investors reassessed the outlook for Federal Reserve interest rates. Across Asia, most currencies traded within relatively narrow ranges, while the Indian rupee stood out after a series of central-bank measures helped curb
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Chinese artificial intelligence companies are continuing to attract investor interest despite growing concerns that valuations across the global AI sector have become stretched. According to Citigroup, Hong Kong’s equity market remains an important destination for Chinese AI hardware and supply-chain businesses seeking capital to expand. The resilience comes as investors reassess the scale of spending
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Saudi Arabia’s energy export infrastructure faces renewed security risks as the conflict involving Iran, Yemen’s Houthi movement and regional military forces intensifies. On Friday, 16 October, Saudi-led forces said they intercepted a ballistic missile heading towards Yanbu, a major Red Sea oil export hub that provides an alternative route for crude shipments when traffic through
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Wall Street’s technology stocks came under renewed pressure as investors reassessed the cost of artificial intelligence investment, rising borrowing costs and the outlook for corporate earnings. The sell-off has raised questions about whether the market’s enthusiasm for AI companies has moved ahead of the profits they can realistically generate. On Friday, 16 October, the Nasdaq
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Najboljši vlagatelji ne čakajo na ponedeljek: zakaj sta raziskovanje in analiza ključ do uspešnega investiranja Uspešno investiranje se pogosto začne daleč od borznih zaslonov, hitrih novic in vsakodnevnega spremljanja tečajev. Warren Buffett in njegov dolgoletni poslovni partner Charlie Munger sta zgradila svoj pristop na temeljitem branju, razumevanju poslovnih modelov in potrpežljivem iskanju podjetij, katerih vrednost
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European equities recovered on Friday, 16 October, as investors returned to risk assets following a technology-led sell-off that had unsettled global markets. Strong corporate earnings and stabilising bond markets helped improve sentiment, although concerns about artificial intelligence financing and persistent inflation continued to weigh on confidence. The pan-European STOXX Europe 600 rose around 0.6% in
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Oil prices edged lower on Friday, 16 October, but remained on track for a weekly gain as traders weighed fragile supply conditions in the Middle East against efforts to ease pressure on energy markets. Brent crude futures traded around $105.45 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) stood near $97.35. Despite the daily decline,
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