Global Markets Suffer $5 Trillion Wipeout in 24 Hours
Nearly $5 trillion is wiped out across metals, stocks, and crypto in a sudden global market selloff.
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Extreme Volatility Wipes Out $6.5 Trillion Across Global Markets
Global markets lose over $6.5 trillion in one day as extreme volatility hits metals, equities, and cryptocurrencies.
Foreign Investors Pour into Brazil Stocks as Inflows Surge
Foreign investors channel $2.3 billion into Brazilian stocks in January, sending the Ibovespa sharply higher.
Swedish Pension Fund Alecta Sells Majority of U.S. Treasury Holdings
Swedish pension fund Alecta exits most U.S. Treasury positions, citing rising political and economic risks, cutting about $8 billion since 2025.
Bitcoin Breaks $96,000 as Commodities Surge in Broad Risk Rally
Global markets surged as bitcoin climbed above $96,000 for the first time since November, while silver and copper hit fresh records amid aggressive short covering and renewed investor risk appetite.
Silver Overtakes NVIDIA to Become World’s Second-Largest Asset
Silver’s market value climbed to $4.63 trillion, surpassing NVIDIA and ranking second globally behind gold.
Silver Smashes Records Above $82, Becomes World’s Second-Largest Asset
Silver surged to a historic high above $82 per ounce, posting its strongest performance since 1979 and overtaking Nvidia by market value amid an explosive commodities rally.
Silver Surges to $70 an Ounce as Supply Tightness and Speculation Fuel Record Rally
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Nathan Cole
Spot silver climbed to $70 per ounce for the first time ever, extending a powerful rally driven by supply shortages, strong investment demand, and spillover momentum from gold.
Electronic Arts Shareholders Approve $55 Billion Sale to Saudi Sovereign Fund
Electronic Arts shareholders have approved a $55 billion takeover by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, marking one of the largest deals in gaming history and deepening the kingdom’s push into global entertainment.
Elon Musk Becomes First Person With Net Worth Above $600 Billion After SpaceX Valuation Surge
Elon Musk has become the first individual in history to surpass a $600 billion net worth after a major increase in SpaceX’s valuation, pushing his fortune to unprecedented levels.
Silver Hits $60 an Ounce, Rally Raises Supply-Demand Alarm Bells
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Nathan Cole
Spot silver reached $60 per ounce for the first time ever, propelled by tight supplies and growing demand. The surge is drawing fresh scrutiny as supply shortages, rising industrial demand, and speculative flows reshape silver’s traditional role.
BIS Warns Gold and Stocks Are Climbing in Tandem, Flagging Risk of a Rare Double Bubble
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Nathan Cole
The Bank for International Settlements says gold’s 60% surge alongside record-setting equities marks an unusual pattern that may signal speculative excess across major markets.
Global Billionaire Count Jumps by 287 as Total Wealth Climbs to $15.8 Trillion
The number of dollar billionaires worldwide rose by 287 over the past year, reaching 2,919 individuals as total global billionaire wealth expanded 13% to $15.8 trillion.
Saving $10,000 a Day Since Year 1st Still Falls Short of Elon Musk’s Near-Trillion Fortune
Saving $10,000 a day since year 1st would total $7.3B – still far below Elon Musk’s near-trillion fortune.
Silver Surges to Record Highs in 2025 as Supply Crunch and Industrial Demand Tighten Market
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Nathan Cole
Silver has outperformed gold in 2025, soaring 71% amid tightening supply, emptying vaults, and accelerating industrial demand from EVs, AI hardware, and solar technologies. Analysts say prices may continue rising.