Gold has surpassed U.S. government bonds in central bank reserves for the first time in at least two decades, according to analysts. The shift underscores gold’s rising role as the primary defensive asset in the global financial system.
Microsoft shares plunged as much as 12% in a single session after earnings revealed soaring AI infrastructure costs and heavy reliance on OpenAI-linked cloud contracts. The drop marked one of the company’s sharpest declines since 2020.
Tesla will discontinue production of its Model S and Model X vehicles and convert its Fremont factory to manufacture Optimus humanoid robots. Elon Musk said the transition will begin in the second quarter, with long-term output targeted at up to one million robots annually.
Gold surged above $5,600 per ounce for the first time in history following the Federal Reserve’s latest remarks, while silver broke past $120. The precious metals rally has delivered returns that far outpace equity markets.
The U.S. dollar fell to a new four-year low after Donald Trump said he was unconcerned about its decline, triggering a broad rally in commodities and risk assets. Gold, silver, and equity futures surged ahead of a closely watched Federal Reserve decision.
Gold futures surged past $5,300 per ounce for the first time on record, capping a 21% rally in just one month. Analysts say investor focus is shifting from cryptocurrencies toward precious metals as gold’s market value soars.
Tether has accumulated roughly 140 tonnes of physical gold worth about $23 billion, making it the world’s largest private holder of the metal. The stablecoin issuer is buying up to two tonnes per week as it positions itself as a gold-backed financial powerhouse.
Nancy Pelosi carried out a sweeping overhaul of her investment portfolio, aggressively rotating from direct equity holdings into long-dated call options across major technology stocks. The moves signal a more leveraged and concentrated exposure to Big Tech through 2027.
Silver surged to a record $117 per ounce before pulling back toward $110, capping one of the most volatile episodes in precious metals history. Analysts say trillions of dollars in value shifted hands within hours, marking a defining moment for commodities markets.
Binance is considering reviving stock trading through tokenized equities, four years after shutting the product down in 2021. The move could give global users exposure to U.S. shares while operating outside direct U.S. regulatory oversight.
Gold has surpassed the U.S. dollar to become the world’s largest reserve asset as the dollar continues to weaken. Markets are increasingly favoring real assets amid rising concerns over holding cash.
Silver prices have surged to a record $108 per ounce, with Shanghai prices reaching $124, sharply outperforming bitcoin and producing one of the largest regional price gaps on record.
SpaceX has selected Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Bank of America, and Morgan Stanley to lead its initial public offering, expected in the second half of 2026. With an estimated valuation of $1.5 trillion, the listing could become the largest IPO in history.
Shares of Ubisoft collapsed nearly 33% in a single session after the French video game publisher announced sweeping restructuring measures and the cancellation of several projects. The drop marks the company’s steepest one-day decline since its 1996 market debut.
Blue Origin introduced its TeraWave satellite communications network, promising data speeds of up to 6 terabits per second for enterprise clients. The constellation is set for deployment by 2027, positioning it as a high-capacity rival to Starlink.