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   Finance can put trade at risk, leaving the global economy ‘on the brink’

   A new UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report warns that weaknesses in global financial systems are increasing vulnerability in international trade, with developing nations facing the greatest threat. The piece highlights how mismatches between finance and trade policies heighten risks for fragile markets and stresses that reforms are needed to improve predictability and resilience across the global economy. It frames financial instability as a key driver of economic stress that could ripple into trade flows and wider growth.

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   The Geopolitics of Global Growth

   This article explores how geopolitical shifts — notably rising protectionism, evolving trade agreements, and currency tensions — are reshaping global economic growth prospects. It discusses how U.S. policy changes prompt other countries to diversify trade partnerships and how investment flows and currency dynamics are being tested in the current climate. The piece argues that while recession risks exist, there remain pathways for adaptation if nations can balance geopolitical strategy with economic cooperation.

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   Gold and Silver Hit All-Time Highs as Geopolitical Tensions Rise

   Investors are driving precious metals to record highs, the article explains, as geopolitical stress and speculation about future U.S. interest rate cuts influence markets. With traders increasingly viewing gold and silver as safe-haven assets amid geopolitical uncertainty and monetary policy shifts, this report highlights how geopolitical sentiment feeds directly into asset pricing and investor behavior — a useful metric for risk and stability indicators across markets.