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Gold Prices Soar Above $3,500: What This Means In Today’s Market

by News Editor

April 22, 2025

Gold has astonishingly surpassed the $3,500 per ounce mark, a record high that briefly echoed across global markets before settling slightly lower as profit-takers moved in. This surge came on the heels of concerns that President Donald Trump might dismiss Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, leading to heightened market volatility.

This event drives a notable shift towards traditional safe havens such as the yen and the Swiss franc. Following Trump’s repeated calls to cut interest rates sharply, fears about central bank independence increased, exerting downward pressure on the dollar, which hit its lowest level since 2023.

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The ramifications for real estate, particularly in Cyprus, where market conditions can be affected by global currency movements, are yet to be fully understood. Insights into these dynamics can be linked to Cyprus’s own economic challenges, such as its ambitious development programs supported by EU funds.

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Norway’s Wealth Fund Faces a Tech-Induced Setback

by News Editor

April 24, 2025

The world-renowned Norwegian sovereign wealth fund, valued at $1.7 trillion, has experienced its most significant loss in a year and a half. Recent figures from Norges Bank Investment Management reveal a 0.6% loss, equaling a staggering $40 billion, primarily driven by a downturn in technology stocks in Q1 of the year.

The volatility of the global market, particularly the tech sector, has deeply affected this financial behemoth, which stands as the largest single shareholder of publicly traded companies worldwide. This marks the largest dip in the fund’s investments since late 2023. To explore how similar economic movements could impact other sectors, check out our insights into Cyprus’ recent economic growth and how technology’s influence continues to ripple across global markets.

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For a broader view of market fluctuations and their implications, you might also be interested in our coverage of Revolut’s inspiring financial success story from last year.