Gold has surged to a fresh record high above $3,600 an ounce as investors increase bets that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this month, fuelling demand for the traditional safe-haven asset. Spot gold rose 0.8 per cent to trade at $3,614.24 an ounce, lifted by a weakerContinue Reading
Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of his next tennis event after beating Jannik Sinner in the US Open final. The young Spaniard won his sixth Grand Slam title with an emphatic victory over his Italian rival on Sunday night. It saw him gain revenge following his defeat to the sameContinue Reading
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FTSE 100 rises, European markets strong The FTSE 100 has started the week in positive fashion, rising 0.2 per cent this morning. Out in front first thing is Marks & Spencer, the retailer up more than 3 per cent in early trading. In France, there has been a lot ofContinue Reading
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Meta, the social media giant led by Mark Zuckerberg, is preparing to open its first physical store in London as part of a push to drive sales of its virtual and augmented reality devices. Property sources said the company is exploring Oxford Street as the likely location for a permanentContinue Reading
