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Alan Greenspan, Former Federal Reserve Chair, Dies at 96 Alan Greenspan, the influential economist who led the Federal Reserve for nearly two decades, has died at age 96. His tenure, …

US-Iran Peace Deal Eases Oil Market Pressure, but Inflation Concerns Linger The recent U.S.-Iran peace agreement has provided temporary relief to global markets, but economists warn that the economic fallout …

Pension Fund Governance: Three Strategic Shifts to Bridge Performance Gaps Public defined benefit pension funds are increasingly focusing on robust governance practices to improve long-term investment performance. By refining decision-making …

Powell’s Final FOMC Meeting: Bitcoin and Ethereum React to Steady Rates The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, marking the third consecutive pause this year. …

Fuel Levy Relief and the R6bn Revenue Gap: The Pressure on SARS South Africa is currently navigating a precarious balance between providing financial relief to citizens struggling with volatile energy …

Gold Prices Plunge to 43-Year Low Amid Middle East Tensions and Rising Interest Rate Concerns Gold prices experienced a significant downturn this week, reaching their lowest level in over four …

Gold Set for Worst Week in Six Years as Middle East Tensions and Inflation Concerns Mount Gold is poised for its most significant weekly decline in six years, as escalating …

Fed Holds Rates Steady as Inflation Concerns Persist – March 2026 FOMC Meeting Global market participants closely monitored the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting of the U.S. Federal Reserve, …

Gold Prices Fluctuate Above $5,000 Amidst Dollar Strength and Geopolitical Tensions Gold prices experienced significant volatility in the trading week of March 9th to 13th, 2026, briefly reaching nearly $5,250 …

Bank of England Holds Interest Rates Amidst Middle East Uncertainty The Bank of England is widely expected to maintain current interest rates at 3.75% at its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) …