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Gemini / Google When the economy softens, investors look for places where their money can hold value. Gold and silver have filled that role for centuries, and gold even hit a historic peak at $5,589 per ounce in January 2026 before settling around $4,500. Now Bitcoin has joined the conversation, with backers calling it “digital…
Commercial buildings illuminated at dusk in Singapore, on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. Photographer: SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Singapore on Monday tightened its monetary policy for a second consecutive time, moving preemptively against a renewed oil price surge even as inflation at home stays subdued. The Monetary Authority of…
Oil tankers and cargo vessels remain anchored off Port Sultan Qaboos on June 21, 2026 in Muscat, Oman. Elke Scholiers | Getty Images Oil prices fell after Iran reportedly said it would suspend attacks as long as a U.S. pause in hostilities remains in place, easing concerns over nearly two weeks of escalating conflict. International…
Emanuele Cremaschi/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Romantic images of nautical adventures from classic novels like “Treasure Island,” “Kidnapped,” and the “Swiss Family Robinson” (which became technicolor movies) have entertained young and old for generations. Sailing ships and seafaring are a…
It’s no secret that lighting can make or break the design of a room, and your outdoor space is no different. And if it’s a boho, laidback vibe you’re hoping to create in your garden this summer, rattan lighting is the way to go. For so long, options for buying garden lighting have been somewhat……
It’s not the spend, it’s the return. That’s what Friday’s technology stock plunge said. I think it just might be the most significant tech selloff in more than a year. We need to know — potentially — what we are facing. We need to know if the trillion-dollar spigot is drying up — or it…
One trend I haven’t been able to get off my mind or my mood board this year is interesting wood grains. Colorful, burl, or zebra-inspired — there is something so cool about the design detail. The downside is that this look is typically a custom job (devastating, I know), so it feels like exciting news…
Gemini / Google Gold and Bitcoin are two of the most popular alternative investments, but they appeal to investors for very different reasons. Gold has a centuries-long history as a store of value, while Bitcoin offers a newer, technology-driven approach to preserving and growing wealth. If you’re deciding between the two, it’s important to understand…
Shares of SLB (SLB +11.01%) climbed last week after the oilfield services leader reported higher-than-expected sales and profits. Image source: Getty Images. Energy security and AI-fueled gains SLB’s revenue rose 5% year over year to $8.97 billion in the second quarter. CEO Olivier Le Peuch said the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is driving…