ECONOMIC

Dec 29 2025FINANCE

Silver's Wild Ride: A Rollercoaster of Gains and Losses

Silver has been on quite the journey. It recently hit a new high, crossing $80 an ounce for the first time ever. But then, it took a sudden drop, losing over 3% in a single day. Despite this, it's still up by a whopping 155% since the start of the year. That's a huge jump from just over $20 an ounce

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Dec 29 2025FINANCE

Tech Giants and Metals Drag Markets Down

The stock market is having a rough day. Big tech companies like Nvidia and Tesla are losing value, pulling the market down with them. Meanwhile, metals like silver and platinum are also taking a hit after a big rise in prices. This drop is affecting mining companies, with some losing over 6% of thei

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Dec 29 2025FINANCE

Smart Moves: How the Government Plans to Handle Debt Until 2030

The Government has just shared its plan for managing debt from 2026 to 2030. This plan is all about how the Government will borrow money and handle its debts in a smart way. The main goal is to keep costs low while managing risks carefully. The plan talks about the types of loans the Government wil

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Dec 29 2025FINANCE

Gen Z: Why Homeownership Feels Like a Fantasy

Young adults today are facing a tough reality. Buying a home seems like a far-off dream. Prices are high, and wages aren't keeping up. Many in Gen Z and younger millennial generations are focusing on enjoying life now. They'd rather spend on experiences or investments like crypto than save for a dow

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Dec 29 2025CRYPTO

Russia's New Crypto Rules: What You Need to Know

Russia is making a big change in how it handles cryptocurrencies. The central bank now wants to let regular people buy some crypto, but with strict rules. They can only buy up to 300, 000 rubles worth of crypto each year. And they have to pass a test to show they understand the risks. This is a big

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Dec 28 2025POLITICS

Guinea's Big Vote: What's at Stake?

Guinea is in the middle of a big vote. It's the first time since 2021 that they're choosing a new leader. The man in charge right now, General Mamadi Doumbouya, took over after a coup. He's the favorite to win, but not everyone is happy about it. The country has a lot of valuable stuff like bauxite

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Dec 28 2025BUSINESS

Restaurants Fight to Keep Customers Happy in 2025

People are eating out less often and spending less money when they do. This is because of higher costs like rent and child care, as well as economic uncertainty. Restaurants are feeling the pinch and are trying to win back customers by offering more value. Fast-food chains like McDonald's, Taco Bel

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Dec 28 2025POLITICS

America's Farmers Feel the Heat from New Regulations

American farmers are facing a tough time. They grow corn and soybeans, which are used to make many products. These products help families, businesses, and supply chains all over the country. But now, some people in Washington are making new rules that hurt farmers and make food more expensive. One

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Dec 28 2025POLITICS

Myanmar's Tough Vote Amid Chaos and Hunger

Myanmar is holding elections, but the country is in a tough spot. A civil war has been going on since 2021 when the military took over and removed the elected government. This has made life really hard for many people. The situation is dire. Over 20 million people, nearly half the population, need

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Dec 28 2025POLITICS

India's Security: A Broader Look

Shashi Tharoor, a prominent Congress MP, recently shared his thoughts on India's foreign policy, Pakistan's changing military tactics, and the importance of national unity. He emphasized that foreign policy should not be seen as belonging to any single political party but as a collective responsibil

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