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Speculators are individuals or businesses that purchase assets in the hope of reselling them at a higher price. They usually rely on market trends, economic data, and other analyses to make their decisions. Speculation can involve buying and selling stocks, bonds, commodities, currencies, real estate, or any other asset. It is often seen as a risky strategy, as the price of the asset can either rise or fall in value. However, when done correctly, speculation can be a lucrative investment strategy. In this section, you'll find news, articles, and videos related to speculation and the stock market.
NEW YORK/PARIS (Reuters) -U.S. stocks briefly hit record highs on Friday before reversing course to trade lower, after data showing U.S. job growth cooled in August led investors to double down on bets that the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates later this month, maybe by as much as 50 basis points. Speculation that the Fed might lower rates more aggressively caused Treasury yields to nosedive and knocked the U.S. dollar lower, but drove gold to a new record high that approached $3,600 per ounce. Lower interest rates, which could lead to lower borrowing costs for businesses, are generally seen to be a boon to equity markets.
From WhatsApp working on a “Close Friends” feature and Apple on iOS 18.7 to Realme 15T and Samsung Galaxy S25 FE launches, to wild speculations about iPhone 17’s prices, here are this week’s top tech news, smartphone launches, and announcements.
Gold price rallies sharply and hits a new all-time high of $3,600 on Friday, following a soft Nonfarm Payrolls report, which raised speculation that the Federal Reserve (Fed) is ready to resume rate cuts. XAU/USD trades at $3,594, up 1.30% at the time of writing.
Crude Oil is trading higher on Monday, amid news reporting that the next OPEC+ supply hike scheduled for October will be lower than previously expected, while the recent attacks in Ukraine have raised speculation about further sanctions on Russian crude.
Bold predictions that Ripple (XRP) could one day hit $1000 have fueled years of speculation, but the reality is showing cracks. XRP trades under $3, facing heavy resistance despite whale accumulation and ETF buzz. While long-term adoption potential remains, the pace of growth has slowed, leaving investors impatient. At the same time, Based Eggman ($GGs) […]
Confusion and conspiracy theories spread online after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during a university appearance in Orem, Utah, on Wednesday. As the manhunt continued, online speculation, much of it baseless, emerged about the circumstances of the shooting and the identity of the shooter. Online posts also shared fake headlines about the killing, […]
The remarks come amid growing speculation over US policy towards Russia and Ukraine, with Trump suggesting stronger actions could be on the table if Moscow does not alter its stance. Get more World News and Business News on Zee Business.