Commodity markets

Gold prices have hit record highs. Here’s why they could rally further

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Jessica Roberts

People browsing gold jewelry in Istanbul. Burak Kara | Getty Images News | Getty Images Higher rates tend to reduce the appeal ...

Valentine’s Day chocolate prices higher as cocoa shortfall spikes

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Jessica Roberts

Chocolates packaged for Valentine’s Day sit on a table on February 2, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.  Scott Olson | Getty Images News ...

Gold prices to hit $2,200 and outperformance awaits silver, says UBS

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Jessica Roberts

Gold and silver bars of various sizes lie in a safe on a table at the precious metals dealer Pro Aurum in ...

Why this money manager is betting bonds over stocks this year

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Jessica Roberts

Out of eleven sessions so far this year, the S&P 500 SPX has managed to close higher in three (and one just ...

Best-selling personal finance author says he’s more than $1 billion in debt

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Jessica Roberts

A bestselling personal finance author and entrepreneur admits that he has more than $1 billion in debt — and he doesn’t think ...

Lovers of sweet treats could be hit by rising sugar prices

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Jessica Roberts

Sugar for sale at a supermarket in Yichang City, in China’s Hubei province, on April 6, 2023. Future Publishing | Future Publishing ...

Strait of Hormuz is in focus as Israel-Hamas war threatens to spread

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Jessica Roberts

It’s been nearly four weeks since Israel declared war on Hamas, and as the conflict in Gaza enters the second stage, concerns ...