The global economy enters 2025 with a complex set of challenges, following a period of post-pandemic recovery. While 2024 saw lowered interest rates and booming stock markets, many voters remained dissatisfied with economic conditions. Looking ahead, potential US trade policies, geopolitical tensions, and climate change impacts could further complicate the economic landscape. Governments face the task of balancing voter concerns, new spending needs, and fiscal responsibility to maintain economic stability and growth.

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Gold Breaks $5,500 as Metals Rally Accelerates
Gold rockets past $5,500 per ounce, hitting fresh records as investors pile into safe-haven assets. Global gold demand reached an all-time high in 2025, while Bitcoin’s “digital gold” narrative takes a hit. Copper surges on China speculation, and the Fed holds rates steady at 3.5-3.75%.




