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UBS Rates Gold as Most Preferred Geopolitical Hedge and Portfolio Diversifier

UBS sees gold as an attractive geopolitical hedge and portfolio diversifier, rating the metal as most preferred in its investment lessons for the second half of the year report. The bank highlights strong market performance driven by AI investment and ...

7 Jul 2024

Newly-Launched Restaking Protocol Symbiotic Reaches $1B in Total Value Locked in Just a Month

The spike in TVL shows that more people are already trusting the platform.

7 Jul 2024

North Carolina Governor Vetoes Bill Banning State Use of Central Bank Digital Currencies

The governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina has vetoed House Bill 690, which seeks to ban state payments using central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and the state’s participation in the Federal Reserve’s CBDC testing. The governor ar...

7 Jul 2024

Bolinao Falls: Exploring the 3 Enchanting Falls of Pangasinan

Bolinao Falls is a natural beauty that fascinates the mind and refreshes the spirit, hidden inside the emerald embrace of Pangasinan. This lovely cascade, hidden among thick greenery and clean sceneries, provides a peek into the Philippines’ natu...

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7 Jul 2024

Euro Q3 Technical Forecast: A Mixed Picture for the Single Currency

EUR/USD could recover towards the latter stages of the quarter but political uncertainties remain at the start. EUR/GBP to find some relief as the BoE contemplates its first rate cut

Forex

7 Jul 2024

The Credit-Card Feature That Saves Time, but Can Muck Up Your Bills

Customers run into problems when fraudulent charges keep popping up.

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7 Jul 2024

Peter Schiff: Bitcoin Bear Market Has Much Further to Go, Ether to Crash to $1,500

Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff warns of a continued bitcoin decline, stating that “this bear market is a long way from over.” He predicts significant price falls for both bitcoin and ethereum, suggesting a potential crash if cri...

7 Jul 2024

Robert Kiyosaki Predicts $10 Million Bitcoin and $15,000 Gold After Major Market Crash

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki predicts an imminent economic crash followed by a significant bull market where bitcoin could easily reach $10 million per coin, gold could reach $15,000 an ounce, and silver possibly $110 an ounce. Kiyosaki sug...

6 Jul 2024

Fundstrat’s Tom Lee Predicts ‘Pretty Sharp Rebound’ for Bitcoin — Expects to See $150K BTC This Year

Fundstrat’s head of research, Thomas Lee, has doubled down on his bitcoin price prediction of $150K by year-end, post Mt. Gox distribution. He expects “a pretty sharp rebound” for bitcoin in the second half of this year, citing the...

6 Jul 2024

Bitcoin Proponent Bruce Fenton Calls Out Jack Dorsey Over Censorship Allegations During Twitter Tenure

Over the weekend, a prominent personality in the bitcoin and blockchain sector, Bruce Fenton, addressed Jack Dorsey, CEO of Block, Inc., through a post on the social media platform X. Fenton asserts that Dorsey owes an explanation, as Twitter’s s...

6 Jul 2024

Past vs. Present — Examining Bitcoin’s History of Bull Market Corrections

As of now, the price of bitcoin has decreased by 23.4% from its peak of $73,737, reached on March 14, 2024, about four months ago. Metrics indicate that this is the longest period in bitcoin’s history without a 25% decline during a bull market. ...

6 Jul 2024

NFT Sales Rise 8% Higher Amid Broader Crypto Market Downturn

Over the past week, non-fungible token (NFT) sales have increased despite the significant decline in the broader crypto market. Approximately $109 million in NFT sales were recorded, marking an 8.1% rise from the previous week. NFT Transactions Surge 4...

6 Jul 2024

Gold Q3 Fundamental Forecast: Interest Rates, Central Bank Demand and Risk

Gold's Q3 direction hinges on rate shifts, reduced central bank purchases, the run up to the US election, and the continuation of major global conflicts

Forex

6 Jul 2024

Kindred Spirits: How to Get Into Booze Collecting

Luxury bottles of Scotch and tequila are driving a boom in the spirits market, and you don’t need to be rich to get involved

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6 Jul 2024

Blueprint for Success: 10 Tailored Business Ideas for the Philippines

Finding the perfect specialty in the changing Business Ideas of the Philippines might be the start for remarkable success. A strategic blueprint forms the cornerstone of entrepreneurs’ enterprises as they begin on their quest to create a mark in ...

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6 Jul 2024

Big Banks Are Taking Hits From Commercial Real Estate

While smaller banks are doing the bulk of lending, bigger banks’ loans are the ones showing signs of strain.

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6 Jul 2024

Bitcoin, Ethereum Q3 Technical Outlook: Longer-Term BTC Bullish Posture, ETH Vulnerable

Bitcoin (BTC) has eased over the sort-term but retains a bullish outlook overall. Ethereum (ETH) continues to show vulnerability

Forex

6 Jul 2024

Shareholders re-elect PSE Board

Shareholders of The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) re-elected 14 Board of Directors at the company’s Annual Stockholders’ Meeting held on Saturday, July 6, 2024. Completing the 15-member Board is former PSE Director Edgardo G. Lacson, who was elected as Non-Broker Director representing Other Market Participants. He served in the PSE Board from May 2011…

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6 Jul 2024

Users Remain Unpaid, CEO Deactivates FB as Spotipay Gets Flagged by SEC as Scam

In a message shared to the BitPinas Telegram group, it appears investors of Spotipay are yet to receive their ROIs and warned other prospective investors to take caution.

6 Jul 2024

Crude Oil Q3 Fundamental Forecast – Supply Looks Solid, But What About Demand?

Can the Geopolitics is likely to guide price action as major conflicts extend

Forex

6 Jul 2024

6 Ways to Save and Grow Your Money: A Guide for Young Adults in the Philippines

Entering the Philippine workforce as a fresh graduate presents unique challenges in the face of a tough economy. For those fortunate enough to secure a job in their field or those daring enough to venture into successful entrepreneurship, the ...

6 Jul 2024

Web3 Game Pixels Online Explores Possible Telegram-Based Game

A Telegram-based game would allow Pixels to tap into an app that already has 900 million users.

6 Jul 2024

Top Tourist Destinations in the Philippines

The Philippines, a Southeast Asian gem composed of over 7,000 islands, boasts a rich tapestry of natural wonders, cultural heritage, and warm hospitality. This archipelago is a haven for travelers seeking diverse experiences, from pristine beaches and ...

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5 Jul 2024

US Dollar Q3 Technical Outlook – Bearish Forces to Prevail in the End

Inflation is likely to be the main driver of US price action, with the Fed looking to lower rates at least once this year. However, French election concern could see the greenback start the third quarter on the front foot

Forex

5 Jul 2024

The Score: Tesla, Chewy, Paramount and More Stocks That Defined the Week

Here are some of the major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news.

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5 Jul 2024

Nasdaq, S&P 500 Extend Record Run After Jobs Report

The stock indexes closed the week at fresh highs after data on the labor market shored up confidence that the Federal Reserve can soon cut rates.

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5 Jul 2024

Best Savings Accounts For the Kids The Philippines 2023

Thinking of starting an account for your children? In the Philippines, banks are offering basic deposit accounts for kids. Primarily, they’re marketed to parents to open and invest in these accounts as soon as they’re able to for variety of r...

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5 Jul 2024

Euro Q3 Fundamental Forecast: Euro Path Dependent on French Politics and US Fed Policy

French elections likely to weigh on the Euro at the start of Q3 but the single currency looks to recover lost ground as the Fed eyes a rate cut, potentially as soon as September

Forex

5 Jul 2024

Why Your Fund Manager Can’t Beat Today’s Stock Market

The time seems just right for active stock pickers to beat the market. Why, then, are they doing even worse than usual?

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5 Jul 2024

US Dollar (DXY) Unchanged on Mixed US NFPs, Gold Grabs a Small Bid

The latest US Jobs Report showed 206k new jobs created vs. expectations of 190k. Last month’s figure however was revised sharply lower from 272k to 218k.

Forex

5 Jul 2024