Value of Australian dollar now dependent on interest rates, commodities prices and geopolitics
The Australian dollar has been on a slow march down from a peak of 109 US cents achieved…
Syria to start replacing currency from January, central bank says
Syria will start swapping old banknotes for new ones from Jan. 1, 2026, its central bank chief said…
Oregon inflation 2025: What’s getting more expensive and what costs less
The cost of many parts of daily life went up in Oregon in 2025 — groceries, restaurants, cars,…
Do you still use cash? Why?
Even as use of paper cash continues to decline in the US, some Americans continue to use their…
A precious metals power surge: Silver’s record run reawakens gold bulls
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Fed sees continued jobs weakness but inflation worries rise, members have “strongly differing views” on December – Fed Minutes – KITCO
Fed sees continued jobs weakness but inflation worries rise, members have “strongly differing views” on December – Fed…
Who would qualify for the $200 monthly Social Security increase?
A group of Democratic Senators has introduced a bill that would increase Social Security benefits by $200 a…
Egyptian Inflation Quickens After Hike in Fuel Prices
Egyptian inflation quickened for the first time since May on the back of a surprise jump in rents,…
Gold price firmer as global stock markets a bit wobbly
Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a…
Dear Abby: Niece waits 16 years before questioning aunt about terms of her grandmother’s will
DEAR ABBY: My grandmother passed away 16 years ago. Before she passed, she told me and my two…
Cash-only business unfazed by penny shortage
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Microsoft Cloud and AI Strength Drives First Quarter Results
REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Microsoft Corp. today announced the following results for the quarter ended…