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Philippine peso nears record low as central bank plans rate cuts

Philippine peso nears record low as central bank plans rate cuts

Investing.com — The Philippine peso is approaching a record low as the country’s central bank, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), plans further interest rate cuts amid slowing economic growth. The BSP’s next decision is expected on February 13. According to Bloomberg News, financial institutions such as Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE:GS)., Barcla

  • January 19, 2026
Iran accused of killing 16,500 in sweeping ‘genocide’ crackdown: report

Iran accused of killing 16,500 in sweeping ‘genocide’ crackdown: report

Iranian protesters are facing their deadliest days yet as security forces unleash mass killings and executions in a sweeping crackdown some have labeled ‘genocide,’ new reports say. According to The Sunday Times, a report compiled by doctors entrenched in the region and reviewed by the outlet, estimates that security forces have killed at least 16,500

  • January 19, 2026
Saks files for bankruptcy as luxury market struggles

Saks files for bankruptcy as luxury market struggles

The company that owns the iconic luxury retailer Saks Fifth Avenue filed for bankruptcy late Tuesday. The move comes after Saks Global struggled with debt it took on to buy rival Neiman Marcus, lagging department store sales and a rising online market. It’s one of the largest retail collapses since the Covid pandemic, and casts […]

  • January 19, 2026
Bill Clinton scheduled to appear before Oversight Committee as contempt of Congress threat looms

Bill Clinton scheduled to appear before Oversight Committee as contempt of Congress threat looms

Former President Bill Clinton has been summoned to appear on Capitol Hill Tuesday morning, as Republicans threaten a possible criminal referral if the ex-commander-in-chief skips out. He and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have both been subpoenaed to appear before the House Oversight Committee for separate closed-door depositions for the panel’s inve

  • January 18, 2026
The Best Five Sectors, #28

The Best Five Sectors, #28

Sector Rotation Stalls, Tech Remains King Despite a slight rise in the S&P 500 over the past week, the sector rotation landscape presents an intriguing picture. For the first time in recent memory, there have been no changes in the composition of sector rankings — not only in the top five but across the board. […]

  • January 18, 2026
China outlines more controls on exports of rare earths and technology

China outlines more controls on exports of rare earths and technology

HONG KONG — China outlined new curbs on exports of rare earths and related technologies on Thursday, extending controls over use of the elements critical for many high-tech and military products ahead of a meeting in about three weeks between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The regulations announced by the Ministry of […]

  • January 18, 2026
Best Options Trading Platforms For July 2025

Best Options Trading Platforms For July 2025

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  • January 18, 2026
Platinum Price Pushes Past US$1,600 to Fresh 12 Year High

Platinum Price Pushes Past US$1,600 to Fresh 12 Year High

The platinum price broke US$1,600 per ounce on Monday (September 29), its highest level since April 2013. What’s moving the platinum price? A number of factors are at play in this notoriously volatile market. As a precious metal, nearly a quarter of demand for platinum comes from the jewelry sector. When the gold price is […]

  • January 18, 2026