Gold

• Gold prices rose for a second straight session on Friday to reach a one-week high. • Spot gold increased 1.1% to $4,387.69 per ounce by 0829 GMT, while US gold futures rose 0.6% to $4,428. • Investors are shifting toward gold as a safe haven while monitoring falling oil prices and the conflict in the Middle East.

• Barrick Gold shares rose 3.21% to C$61.38 today as value investors reacted to the company's low price-to-earnings ratio. • The stock's increase follows a combination of a low valuation metric and mixed technical signals from market analysts. • This price movement suggests that investors see a value opportunity in the gold miner despite current market volatility.

• Mariska Hargitay hosted the 2026 Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 14, where "Widow’s Bay" and "The Pitt" won top honors. • Hargitay won two Emmys this year for her documentary "My Mom Jayne." • These awards recognize the highest achievements in television, impacting the prestige and market value of the winning productions and creators.

• Team USA won their 12th World Cup title by defeating France on Sunday, September 13. • Debutant Caitlin Clark contributed 12 points to the victory alongside MVP Breanna Stewart and other veteran players. • This win marks a historic fifth consecutive championship title for the United States women's national team.

• The India Women's cricket team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, is preparing for the 2026 Asian Games following their recent victory in the Women's Asia Cup. • India secured their eighth Asia Cup title on September 13 in Dubai by defeating Sri Lanka by 72 runs. • This momentum positions the team as a strong contender for the gold medal in the upcoming Asian Games.

• South Korean football and baseball teams are competing for gold medals at the Asian Games. • Winning a gold medal is the only way for these athletes to receive an exemption from the country's mandatory military service. • This incentive creates high stakes for players who must choose between professional sports careers and national service duties.

David Rush accused of stealing hundreds of gold bars worth over $40m and hiding them in his basementFederal prosecutors have reached a tentative plea agreement with a former CIA officer accused of stealing hundreds of gold bars worth more than $40m from the US spy agency and hiding them in his basement, court records show.David Rush and federal justice department prosecutors have a “plea agreement in principle”, the parties said in a Friday court filing. The parties also asked a judge to extend the 17 September deadline for three weeks through 8 October to allow them time to “resolve the matter prior to an indictment”. Continue reading...

• Institutional investors and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are increasing their capital allocations to precious metals. • This shift follows an earlier bull market driven primarily by Asian physical demand and central bank purchases. • Rising ETF holdings translate financial-market demand into direct demand for underlying metals, which can reinforce price increases.

• Goldman Sachs has expanded its European favorite stocks list by adding three new companies from the energy, payment processing, and insurance sectors. • Among the additions is German insurer Talanx, which Goldman highlights for its lean cost base and €6 billion in resilience reserves. • Analyst Andrew Baker identifies Talanx's Retail International division as an "underappreciated growth engine," noting its strong presence in Poland and Latin America.

• Indian markets are expected to open flat to slightly negative on September 2, 2026, with the GIFT Nifty trading at 24,028.50, down 0.10%. • This cautious outlook follows a global selloff, including US market drops in the NASDAQ (-1.03%) and Dow Jones (-0.79%), and a steep 2.78% decline in Japan's Nikkei 225. • Despite the global trend, domestic sentiment was supported on September 1 by FIIs and DIIs, who injected ₹1,143.38 Cr and ₹1,846.94 Cr respectively.

Bank says gold reserves held in London could be traded more easily and the move will allow it to respond more rapidly in a ‘crisis situation’The Dutch central bank says it has moved 86 tonnes of its gold reserves out of the US and Canada to London, citing “increasing geopolitical unrest”.De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) said gold reserves held in London could be traded more easily than those held in New York and Ottawa. Continue reading...

• European shares declined on Tuesday, September 1, as rising government bond yields pressured investors who are bracing for higher interest rates. • The downturn follows a period of growth where the STOXX 600 reached a record high in early August, though a recent selloff has since reduced the index by 2%. • Contrasting the market dip, an S&P Global survey revealed that euro zone manufacturing growth hit its fastest pace in over four years during August, fueled by a surge in new orders.

• Goldman Sachs has updated its "Conviction List," identifying five high-dividend stocks that analysts believe are positioned to outperform the broader market. • The selected stocks are noted for being established companies that offer unusually high yields for their stability, with one specific pick yielding over 6%. • This selection matters for income investors seeking a balance between reliable corporate growth and significant dividend payouts in a volatile market.

• GMA Public Affairs won two major honors at the 2026 ContentAsia Awards, bringing international recognition to Philippine broadcasting. • The production “Broken Roads, Broken Promises,” featuring Dingdong Dantes, earned a Gold award for Best Factual Entertainment Programme Made in Asia for a Single Asia Market. • Additionally, the “Corruption Series: A Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho Special Report” was recognized with a Bronze award for its investigative reporting.

• Bundesliga Media is expanding its innovative broadcast strategy in the UK and Ireland for the 2026-27 season by partnering with high-profile YouTube creators. • The league has added a YouTube channel led by former Premier League winner Jamie Vardy and renewed its existing agreement with Mark Goldbridge's "That’s Football" channel. • This move matters as it leverages "watch-along" content to increase the league's visibility and engagement among English-speaking audiences through digital influencers.

• Gold prices declined 0.16% to trade at $4,594, remaining below key moving averages as market participants await the upcoming Jackson Hole symposium. • Technical indicators show a mixed outlook, with the MACD in a strong sell configuration and the RSI at 48.63, suggesting mild bearishness. • The ADX reading remains neutral, indicating that gold currently lacks a dominant trend amid limited trading flows.

• GMA Public Affairs won two major honors at the 2026 ContentAsia Awards, bringing international recognition to Philippine broadcasting. • The documentary “Broken Roads, Broken Promises” earned a Gold award for Best Factual Entertainment Programme Made in Asia for a Single Asia Market. • Additionally, the “Corruption Series: A Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho Special Report” was recognized with a Bronze award.

• The libertarian Goldwater Institute has filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court advocating for the repeal of a 19th-century law that bans home distilling. • In a separate action, the organization urged the FTC to investigate whether a mass book-purge unfairly restricted public and competitor access to literary materials for AI development. • These efforts highlight the Institute's broader push against government restrictions on personal liberties and the fair accessibility of data for emerging technologies.

Bitcoin rises above $80,000 for the first time since May amid uncertainty over US fiscal plansBusiness live – latest updatesGold prices hit their highest level in more than three months on Tuesday as continued conflict in the Middle East and ongoing political uncertainty fuelled the latest rally in the precious metal.Gold is viewed as a safe haven by investors and its price tends to rise at times of uncertainty. Continue reading...

• Asian stock markets declined following a selloff in US technology stocks, mirroring a downward trend from Wall Street. • In contrast, gold prices have risen for five consecutive days, reaching significant highs as investors seek safe-haven assets. • Market volatility is currently driven by investor caution and anticipation surrounding the upcoming earnings announcement from Nvidia.

• Bitcoin and gold have experienced a significant price surge, with Bitcoin recording its strongest weekly performance in over three years. • The rally is driven by investors engaging in "debasement trades" following signals of bond market intervention from Scott Bessent. • This market shift has put downward pressure on the U.S. dollar, prompting a flight toward alternative stores of value.

• Bitcoin has reached its highest price level since mid-May, driven by a weakening US dollar and a selloff in the US bond market. • EU residents were advised in 2025 to stockpile 72 hours of food, water, and essentials to prepare for cyber-attacks and climate disasters like the wildfires in France and Spain. • Cash usage has increased significantly, with over 31 million banknotes currently in circulation compared to 24 million in 2019, with the €50 and €100 notes being the most popular.

The collapse was caused by a landslide, while local officials say the death toll is likely to rise as recovery efforts continueMore than 100 people have died after an artisanal goldmine at a small village in western Central African Republic (CAR) caved in due to a landslide, local officials and aid workers said on Wednesday.The landslide happened on Tuesday afternoon in the village of Zamboye, about 50km (31 miles) from the town of Baboua and close to the border of Cameroon. Footage on social media appeared to show an avalanche of sand descend on a group of people, likely the miners, and cover them. Continue reading...

• Great Britain secured two relay gold medals at the European Athletics Championships, with Amy Hunt winning her third gold in a bid for a historic quadruple. • Dina Asher-Smith made history by equaling Polish sprinter Irena Szewinska's record of 10 overall championship medals, following a bronze in the 200m. • The GB women's relay team, including Imani-Lara Lansiquot and Success Eduan, dominated their event with a winning time of 42.05 seconds, finishing over a second ahead of Switzerland and Poland.

• Amy Hunt secured her fourth gold medal of the week during the final night of the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham 2026. • Hunt competed as part of the Great Britain mixed 4x100m relay team alongside Jeremiah Azu, Dina Asher-Smith, and Zharnel Hughes. • Other gold medalists on the final night included Georgia Hunter Bell, Mondo Duplantis, and the GB relay quartet, marking a dominant performance for the host nation.

• Pauline Hanson has reignited a political debate by suggesting Australians should be allowed to access their superannuation early to manage rising cost-of-living pressures. • In response, critics including Hill have slammed the idea, with one describing the policy of using super to buy a home as the "gold medal for stupidest policy." • Separately, Shadow Communications Minister Sarah Henderson noted that the Coalition and the government are still finalizing amendments to gambling reforms.