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Gold price prediction: Buy on dips the right strategy for gold right now?

MCX Gold October futures continue to trade with a positive bias as prices remain well supported above key moving averages despite witnessing intermittent profit booking. The overall trend remains constructive, with higher highs and higher…

Colombia Markets: COLCAP & the Peso — August 7, 2026

Colombia's COLCAP rose 0.24% and the peso rallied 0.83% against the dollar on August 6, lifted by firmer crude oil prices. The post Colombia Markets: COLCAP & the Peso — August 7, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times .

Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for Friday, August 7, 2026

Brazil's B3 is set to open with a Copom rate cut and Petrobras's 97% profit surge in focus. The post Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for Friday, August 7, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times .

I stand to defend vertical drinking. Is a pub that doesn’t allow it a real pub at all? | Simon Jenkins

The time-honoured tradition of standing up with a drink, gossiping and putting the world to rights is under threat. If councillors ban it, we’ll all lose out It is unbelievable: unconscionable. Westminster Council is moving against…

How a Sardine Gets From the Ocean to a Can

Global Food Prices Rise to Three-Year High as Supply Fears Build

Global food prices edged higher in July to the highest in more than three years as renewed concerns over key grain export corridors compounded adverse weather across major growing regions.

Global Economy Briefing — August 7, 2026

S&P 500 slips 0.18% to 7,710, Dow falls 0.85% to 53,885, Nasdaq dips 0.06% to 26,348. Gold drops 0.59% to $4,253. US 10-year yield rises to 4.681%. The post Global Economy Briefing — August 7, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times .

Lithium Wrap: Albemarle Surges 5.5% on Price Outlook

Albemarle jumped 5.54% after its earnings call lifted the lithium price outlook, while SQM gained 3.43%. The LIT ETF slipped 0.33% on Thursday, August 6, 2026. The post Lithium Wrap: Albemarle Surges 5.5% on Price Outlook appeared first on…

Germany, France, Spain Balk at Yuan Bond Sales After Bank Talks

Germany, France and Spain had exploratory discussions with bankers about China’s dim sum bond market, according to people familiar with the matter, but none of them say they have plans to pursue such offerings at the moment.

Latin American Steel Sinks on China Fears, Brazil Policy

Brazil's Gerdau, CSN and Mexico's Ternium sold off sharply on Thursday as cheap Chinese imports and softening construction data rattled investor confidence. The post Latin American Steel Sinks on China Fears, Brazil Policy appeared first…

Europe’s wildfire ‘protection gap’ is growing, insurers warn

Insurers warn that Europe is facing a "protection gap" in wildfire cover as disaster recovery costs outpace insurance coverage.

Macro Picture Continues to Be Supportive, Coutts Says (Video)