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Investing.com– prices rose to a three-week high in Asian trading on Wednesday as the U.S. dollar weakened after President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, averting planned strikes on the country’s civilian infrastructure. Spot gold climbed 2.5% to $4,821.48 per ounce by 20:38 ET (00:38 GMT), reaching its highest level since March 19. U.S.Gold Futures also advanced 2.5% to $4,849.25/oz. Among other precious metals,  prices rose 4.7% to $76.44 per ounce, while gained 2.5% to $2,030.60/oz. Trump to suspend military action against Iran for 2 weeks Trump said in a social media post that he would suspend military…

MUMBAI: Tata Mutual Fund has resumed accepting lumpsum investments in its small-cap fund from April 6, reversing a restriction imposed in June 2023 when it had limited inflows to SIPs amid stretched valuations. The fund house said the recent market correction has created a window to deploy fresh money at more reasonable valuations. “The risk-reward is in favour of investors with a 3-5 year time frame,” said Chandraprakash Padiyar, fund manager at Tata Mutual Fund. “There is potential for an upgrade in earnings.” Other small-cap schemes such as those from Nippon India Mutual Fund and SBI Mutual Fund continue to…

Internet meme culture economics has transformed viral memes into powerful financial assets, shaping markets through meme coins, meme stocks, and digital collectibles. What once started as internet humor now influences trading behavior, investment strategies, and online communities. Viral content can quickly turn into real economic value when attention is converted into demand.The rise of meme-driven markets shows how internet virality patterns can impact global finance in unexpected ways. From rapid price surges to NFT meme trading, these trends highlight how digital culture blends with economic systems. Understanding these dynamics helps explain how attention, community, and timing drive value in today’s…

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›The AEA’s prestigious awards honor the field’s most innovative and influential economists.Today in NashvilleThe American Economic Association (AEA) has announced the recipients of its spring 2026 awards, including the prestigious John Bates Clark Medal, Distinguished Fellows, Foreign Honorary Members, and Best Paper Awards for the American Economic Journals. The awards showcase the depth of talent and innovation within the economics community. Why it matters The AEA awards are among the most prestigious honors in the field of economics, highlighting the groundbreaking work and lifetime achievements of top economists. The announcement showcases the AEA’s…

While market conditions have been turbulent this year, largely due to the Iran war, it’s hard to imagine investors could have asked for more from Nvidia (NVDA +0.07%) thus far. The artificial intelligence (AI) chip giant recently delivered a knockout earnings report and provided several important updates on its business and guidance. Yet the stock is down over 6% this year. Do Wall Street analysts know something that hedge funds don’t? They’ve continued to increase their earnings estimates, while investors have sold the stock. Understanding the analyst-hedge fund relationship While retail investors have become a bigger part of financial markets…

The historic Village at Lyons, in Ireland, is for sale. Pictures: Keith Mahon, Digital Food Marketing Ireland, Matteo Tuniz, MediaPro for Lisney Sotheby’s International Realty. An entire Irish village restored by the billionaire co-founder of a major airline has hit the market with a massive $35.58m (Australian) price tag – less than some Aussie mansions. The Village at Lyons, a 30-minute drive from Dublin, features centuries-old stone buildings, gardens, a lake, watermill and a luxury spa. Measuring 8.09ha and with a total 47 bedrooms spread across its various buildings, the sprawling property been listed for sale through Sotheby’s International Realty…

Gold price (XAU/USD) rises to near $4,775 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The precious metal attracts some buyers after US President Donald Trump agrees to suspend Iran bombing for two weeks.Trump revealed via a post on Truth Social that he will suspend the attacks for two weeks. This action came after Pakistan, a mediator between the US and Iran, requested that Trump grant a two-week ceasefire and extension to a deadline he imposed on Iran to end its blockade of Gulf oil.Oil prices have surged since the Iran conflict intensified, raising supply concerns. Higher energy costs feed into inflation, leaving central…

TellyCast has partnered with Amazon Prime and the National Film and Television School (NFTS) to offer free tickets to UK TV freelancers for its upcoming How to Make Money in Digital event. The initiative forms part of the Prime Video Pathway (PVP), an Amazon Prime-backed programme delivered with NFTS, aimed at supporting the reskilling and upskilling of TV freelancers across all regions, roles and genres. Under the scheme, a limited number of free tickets will be made available on a first-come, first-served basis to freelancers who may not otherwise be able to attend. Since launching in October 2025, the wider…

Washington, USA, 07 April 2026 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Nigeria has made meaningful progress in restoring macroeconomic stability, but inclusive growth must accelerate substantially to improve livelihoods—this partly depends on how effectively it invests in its people, create jobs, and starting in early life, according to the April 2026 Nigeria Development Update (NDU).Titled Nigeria’s Tomorrow Must Start Today: The Case for Early Childhood Development, the report notes that while recent bold reforms have strengthened macroeconomic fundamentals, enhancing Nigerians’ productive capabilities will be critical to translating these gains into better living standards and jobs.Nigeria’s economy grew by 4.0% in 2025, similar…

Ontario judges’ group sues pension plan sponsor to prevent investments in derivatives Ontario’s provincially appointed judges are taking their own pension plan to court to prevent the fund from investing in derivatives. In a notice of application… Report finds solvency ratio of typical DB pension plan decreased to 100.7% in February The funded status of a typical Canadian defined benefit pension plan decreased on a solvency basis but increased on an accounting basis in the month… By: Staff April 7, 2026 April 6, 202611:00 Coverage of the 2026 Employee Savings Summit In its sophomore year under the Employee Savings Survey…