Gold prices have shattered records, breaching $5,000 per ounce as geopolitical tensions and shifting monetary policies drive a historic rally. Analysts debate whether this is a peak or a new foundation for the safe-haven asset.
The Malaysian software firm AppAsia Berhad (KLSE:APPASIA) is showing signs of a sustainable recovery, with key profitability metrics turning positive after years of struggle. Investors are taking note as the company begins to generate returns from reinvested capital.
The U.S. dollar extended its weekly decline as fresh geopolitical risks, including new tariff threats over Cuba and potential military action against Iran, dampened appetite for American assets, despite domestic political relief.
Brent crude surged above $70 a barrel for the first time since mid-2025, driven by escalating Middle East tensions and shifting supply dynamics, as analysts signal a fading bearish outlook for the oil market.
Gold prices resumed their upward trajectory Friday, shaking off a volatile session as threats to global stability and expectations of a dovish Federal Reserve pivot continue to drive the historic surge in bullion.
