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Metals hit historic highs as gold and copper soar in 2025

Gold and copper concluded 2025 with record-breaking performances, marking significant annual gains driven by a combination of monetary policy shifts, soaring industrial demand, and geopolitical uncertainties. Gold surged over 64% this year, trading around $4,330 per ounce, reflecting its steepest annual......

Storm-damaged crane strands holidaymakers at Gold Coast caravan park

A fierce storm battered Southport on the Gold Coast on Christmas Day, partially collapsing a 30-tonne construction crane and forcing the evacuation of around 80 holidaymakers from the nearby Broadwater Tourist Park.​ Authorities established an exclusion zone encompassing several streets and the caravan......

Venezuela tensions propel gold above $4,500 and silver to $72 peak

Gold prices smashed through $4,500 per ounce on Wednesday, hitting a historic high of $4,525, as silver raced to $72.70 per ounce in a blistering year-end rally that delivers gold its strongest annual gain since 1979 at over 70 percent. Escalating frictions between the United States and Venezuela, marked......

Gold hits a new record at $4,383.76 an ounce

Gold prices reached a new all-time high on Monday, climbing to $4,383.76 per ounce, surpassing the previous record set in October. The surge comes as investors increasingly expect further interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve next year. Recent economic data released in the United States point......

Eala captures historic gold to end 26-year wait for Philippine tennis

Alexandra Eala ended the Philippines’ 26-year gold medal drought in Southeast Asian Games tennis with a commanding victory over Thailand’s Mananchaya Sawangkaew in Bangkok. The 20-year-old Filipina star, currently world No. 53, sealed a 6-1, 6-2 win at the National Tennis Development Center......

Hong Kong men's foil team wins historic first fencing gold at national games

Hong Kong's men's foil team made history by capturing the territory's first gold medal in fencing at the National Games. They triumphed over top-seeded Fujian with a decisive 45-34 victory at Kai Tak Arena, energized by a supportive home......

Donald Trump unveils Lavish White House bathroom renovation in marble and gold

White marble from floor to ceiling: U.S. President Donald Trump proudly showcased on Friday the renovation of the Lincoln Bathroom at the White House — a transformation he described as both “historic” and “worthy of Abraham Lincoln’s legacy.” The new design......

Gold purchases reach 20-year high Amid global conflicts and trade wars

Global gold demand has surged to its highest level in more than two decades, driven by geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and investors seeking safety amid record-high prices for the precious metal. According to the World Gold Council (WGC), gold demand between July and September reached......

Gold prices drop as US-China trade optimism reduces haven demand

Gold prices fell on Monday as optimism surrounding critical trade negotiations between the United States and China dampened demand for the safe-haven metal. Both nations signaled progress in resolving their prolonged trade conflict, easing market tensions. Spot gold declined by 1.3% to $4,060.80 per......