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- 1US-Saudi nuclear deal may allow uranium enrichmentβThe U.S. just signed a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that could let the kingdom enrich its own uranium, skipping the "g
The United States has signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that could permit the kingdom to enrich its own uranium, dropping the so-called gold standard safeguards Washington required of the UAE in 2009. Lawmakers from both parties are raising alarms about the deal, warning it could weaken non-proliferation norms and destabilise an already volatile region.
- 2Gold falls to seven-week low on inflation and rate-hike fearsβGold hits 7-week low as oil-driven inflation fears boost rate-hike bets
Gold prices have dropped to their lowest level in seven weeks as rising oil prices stoke inflation concerns, prompting markets to bet on higher interest rates. Because gold pays no yield, expectations of rate hikes typically weigh on the metal. Traders are watching how oil-driven inflation shapes central bank policy next.
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World T20 champions India face Afghanistan in the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket quarter-final in Nisshin, Japan, with heavy rain and a typhoon alert threatening washouts across the knockout stage. Pakistan's match has already been cancelled, creating a scheduling logjam, and India could claim gold without a ball bowled if play is abandoned. Shreyas Iyer said his side must stay mentally prepared for weather disruptions.
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Gold prices fell more than 2% as investors bet the US Federal Reserve will raise interest rates. Higher rates boost bond yields and the dollar, making non-yielding bullion less attractive to buyers. The drop marked one of the sharper daily declines for the metal, with traders watching upcoming Fed signals for direction.
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India are preparing to meet Afghanistan in cricket at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, with the match drawing wide international attention. Captain Shreyas Iyer has admitted there is pressure to win gold but says it is 'good pressure'. A washout elsewhere has set up a potential India-Pakistan collision course, adding to interest. Pakistan face Hong Kong in their quarter-final on Monday.
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India vs Afghanistan is one of the most searched cricket topics across multiple countries, including India, the US, the UK, Germany and Australia. The interest comes alongside wider cricket discussions, such as rules around rain-affected Asian Games 2026 cricket finals and gold medal scenarios. Fans are actively following the fixture and related tournament developments.
- 7Venezuelan Gangs Cash In on Trump-Driven Gold RushβTrump Sparked a Gold Rush, and Venezuelan Gangs Take a Cut of Profit https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/world/americas/v
A New York Times investigation reports that a gold rush triggered by Trump-era policies in Venezuela is enriching criminal gangs, who take a cut of profits from the booming mining trade. The report links the surge in gold extraction to organized crime control over mining regions, raising concerns about sanctions, smuggling and who benefits from Venezuela's mineral wealth.
- 8Gold Falls as Fed Rate Expectations Weigh on PricesβGold Falls on Expectations of Higher for Longer Fed Rates https://www.wsj.com/finance/commodities-futures/gold-falls-on-
Gold prices dropped as markets braced for the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates elevated for longer than previously expected. Higher rates raise the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like gold, drawing investors toward bonds and other yield-bearing holdings. Traders are watching upcoming Fed signals and economic data for clues on the rate path.
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Gold prices declined as markets absorbed signals that the US Federal Reserve may keep interest rates elevated for longer than previously expected. Higher rates raise the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like gold, weighing on demand. Investors are watching upcoming Fed commentary and inflation data for clues on the timing of any policy easing.
- 10Gold Prices Plunge Amid Central Bankers' SpeechesβEconomic Calendar: Gold Prices Plunge Amid Central Bankers' SpeechesποΈ
Gold prices have dropped sharply as central bankers delivered speeches that shifted market expectations. The declines coincide with a busy economic calendar, with traders reacting to signals about the future path of interest rates. Analysts suggest comments from policymakers prompted investors to reduce safe-haven positions, moving money back toward rate-sensitive assets.
- 11Old EV batteries seen as key to storing Europe's renewable energyβΌβA gold mineβ: How old EV batteries could help prevent Europe from wasting solar and wind energy
Retired electric vehicle batteries could be given a second life as large-scale storage units, helping Europe keep the surplus solar and wind power it currently wastes when generation exceeds demand. The approach is being described as a valuable resource for the continent's energy transition, turning battery waste into grid assets that can store clean electricity for later use.
- 12Olympic cycling champion Marchant announces retirementβOlympic champion Marchant retires from cycling https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/articles/c98r6z3y00n2o?at_medium=RSS&
British track cyclist Katy Marchant has announced her retirement from the sport. Marchant won gold in the team sprint at the Paris 2024 Olympics alongside Sophie Capewell and Emma Finucane, adding to the bronze she claimed in Rio in 2016. Her departure closes a chapter for one of Britain's most successful sprint riders, and tributes and well-wishes have followed the announcement.
- 13Clinic owner stole millions from military health program, DOJ saysβΌClinic owner stole millions from military health program to buy luxuries like gold-plated Cybertruck, DOJ says
Federal prosecutors say the owner of a medical clinic defrauded a US military health program of millions of dollars, spending the money on luxury purchases including a gold-plated Cybertruck, according to the Justice Department. The case highlights concerns about fraud in health programs serving service members and their families.
- 14Olympic cycling champion Katy Marchant announces retirementβOlympic champion Marchant retires from cycling
British Olympic cycling champion Katy Marchant has announced her retirement from the sport. Marchant, who won gold as part of Great Britain's team sprint squad at the Rio 2016 Olympics, was among the country's leading track sprinters. The announcement closes a career spanning more than a decade at the top of British cycling.
- 15Golf star Tom Kim to play Asian Games chasing military service exemptionβΌGolf star Tom Kim going from Presidents Cup to Asian Games seeking exemption from military service
South Korean golfer Tom Kim is heading from the Presidents Cup straight to the Asian Games, where a gold medal would earn him an exemption from South Korea's mandatory military service. All able-bodied South Korean men must serve, and athletes can avoid it by winning major international titles. Kim, one of golf's rising young stars, is competing for South Korea at the Games in Hangzhou.
- 16Subramaniam Defends Asian Games Gold, Secures Olympic Squash SpotβΌSubramaniam '23 Defends Asian Games Gold, Earns Spot in Squash's Olympic Debut
Cornell graduate Subramaniam '23 successfully defended her Asian Games squash gold medal, a result that also secured her place at the sport's first-ever Olympic appearance. Squash will make its debut on the Olympic programme, and her Asian Games triumph clinched qualification for the historic event.
- 17South Korean fencers take four Asian Games golds, target LA 2028βS. Korean fencers finish Asian Games with 4 golds, eye 2028 Olympics
South Korea's fencing team closed out the Asian Games with four gold medals, confirming the country's status as one of the continent's leading fencing nations. Team members and officials say the results mark a stepping stone toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where they hope to build on the momentum.
- 18India's medal tally tracker for Asian Games 2026βAsian Games 2026: India medal tally and winners list - full table
India's medal count and list of winners at the 2026 Asian Games, to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, is being laid out in a full reference table. The tally covers gold, silver and bronze medals won by Indian athletes across the multi-sport event, with the winners list updated as results come in. Indian fans are following the country's performance closely, as India aims to build on its record haul from recent editions of the Games.
- 19India open Asian Games 2026 campaign on September 28βΌAsian Games 2026 India schedule today, September 28: Indian cricket team starts campaign; javelin throw gold on offer
India's schedule at the 2026 Asian Games for September 28 centres on two events: the Indian cricket team begins its campaign at the Games, while Indian javelin throwers compete with a gold medal on offer. Sports outlets have published the day's full India schedule so fans can follow both the cricket opener and the javelin final.
- 20Nicaragua grants Chinese miners rights to a tenth of its territoryβGold-rich Nicaragua hands Chinese miners rights to a tenth of its land
The Financial Times reports that Nicaragua, one of Central America's most gold-rich countries, has granted Chinese mining companies concessions covering roughly a tenth of its national territory. The arrangement highlights growing Chinese economic influence in the region under the government of Daniel Ortega, and is drawing scrutiny over sovereignty, environmental impact and the terms offered to foreign firms.
- 21Bitcoin traders chase shorts as Treasury yields climbβBitcoin traders chase shorts as rising Treasury yields weigh over gold
Bitcoin traders are increasingly positioning for price declines, with rising US Treasury yields cited as a key pressure point for the cryptocurrency. Higher yields are also weighing on gold, and analysts say the stronger dollar environment is dampening appetite for both assets, pushing crypto traders toward short positions as market sentiment turns more cautious.
- 22Gold Slips to $4,196 as Treasury Yields Climb to 5.2%βGold Price Falls to $4,196 as 10-Year Treasury Yield Hits 5.2%
Gold prices fell to $4,196 an ounce as the yield on the 10-year US Treasury reached 5.2%. Rising yields make interest-bearing assets more attractive relative to gold, which pays no income, prompting investors to shift out of the metal. Analysts are watching whether higher rates continue to pressure bullion or whether safe-haven demand limits the decline.
- 23Olympic cycling champion Katy Marchant announces retirementβOlympic gold medal winner Katy Marchant announces retirement from cycling
British track cyclist Katy Marchant, an Olympic gold medallist, has announced her retirement from the sport. Marchant won team sprint gold for Great Britain at the Paris 2024 Games, capping a career that also included bronze at Rio 2016. Her departure marks the end of a notable era for British sprint cycling.
- 24Malaysia's Ng and Subramaniam win Asian Games gold, secure LA28 spotβΌMalaysiaβs Ng, Subramaniam book LA28 Olympics berth with Asian Games gold
Malaysia's Ng and Subramaniam won gold at the Asian Games, securing qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. The victory gives Malaysia an early berth at the Games and marks a notable achievement on the continental stage. Further details about the event, the final opponents and reactions from the athletes or Malaysian sporting bodies were not available.
- 25Barrick strikes deal with unions at Mali gold mineβΌBarrick Mining reaches deal with unions at Mali gold mine, easing strike threat
Barrick Mining has reached an agreement with unions at its Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex in Mali, defusing an immediate threat of strike action at the site. The deal eases tensions at one of the company's largest African operations, which has faced repeated disputes with workers and the Malian authorities over operations, staffing and revenue. Details of the terms have not been disclosed.
- 26At 17, Kang Jun-i eyes Olympic gold and a trick of his ownβΌAt 17, Kang Jun-i eyes Olympic gold β and a trick of his own
South Korean teenage athlete Kang Jun-i, at just 17, is targeting Olympic gold and hopes to land a signature trick of his own along the way. The profile highlights how young a new generation of Olympic hopefuls has become, with Kang openly aiming not just to compete but to win and to leave a personal mark on his sport.
- 27Gymnast Carlos Yulo announces engagement ahead of 2026 Asian GamesβΌAsian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026: Two-time gold medallist Carlos Yulo announces engagement
Philippine gymnast Carlos Yulo, a two-time Olympic gold medallist, has announced his engagement, with the news drawing warm congratulations from fans as attention builds toward the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya in 2026. Yulo is among the Philippines' most celebrated athletes following his historic triumphs at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
- 28Inside a Venezuelan Gold Mining TownβWhat We Saw in One Venezuelan Gold Town https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/world/americas/what-we-saw-in-one-venezuelan-
The New York Times has published a report detailing conditions in a gold mining town in Venezuela, describing what reporters observed on the ground. The piece examines the realities of gold extraction in the country amid ongoing attention to Venezuela's economy and mining sector. Readers are sharing the report as part of wider discussion about conditions inside Venezuela.
- 29Scottsdale Mint CEO on Gold, Central Bank Buying and Refining BottlenecksβΌGold as a Trustless Asset: Scottsdale Mint CEO on Central Bank Buying, Volatility, and Refining Bottlenecks
The chief executive of Arizona-based Scottsdale Mint argues that gold functions as a trustless asset in an era of record central bank buying. In the remarks, he points to persistent market volatility, growing official-sector demand for bullion, and refining capacity bottlenecks that are complicating supply as key factors shaping the precious metals market. The interview adds to ongoing debate about gold's role as a hedge when confidence in fiat institutions is questioned.
- 30Texas clinic owner convicted in $26M military health fraudβΌTexas clinic owner convicted in $26M military health fraud tied to gold-plated Cybertruck
A Texas clinic owner has been convicted in a fraud case involving roughly $26 million in military health program billing, with prosecutors linking the scheme to the purchase of a gold-plated Tesla Cybertruck. The conviction has drawn attention for the flashy spending tied to the scam, which allegedly targeted TRICARE military health benefits through a medical clinic.
- 31Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh take Asian Games squash silverβΌAsian Games 2026 squash: Anahat Singh, Abhay Singh settle for silver medals in singles
Indian squash players Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh settled for silver medals in the singles events at the Asian Games 2026, falling short of gold in their respective finals. The twin podium finishes mark strong performances for India in squash, though both players will rue missed chances at the top step.
- 32India learn semi-final opponents at Asian Games 2026βIndia opponents in Asian Games 2026 semi-final: Who will Men in Blue face in the last-four stage?
India's men's cricket team now knows who it will face in the semi-final stage of the Asian Games 2026, with the last-four matchup settled ahead of the tournament. Attention is turning to the Men in Blue's path to a potential gold medal at the multi-sport event in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, and how the draw shapes their title defence hopes.
- 33Asian Games 2026: cricket gold medal rules if final is rained offβΌWho wins the gold medal if Asian Games 2026 cricket final is washed out? Rules and scenarios explained
Attention is on how a gold medal would be decided if the Asian Games 2026 cricket final is washed out. Reports outline the rules and possible scenarios, including how standings, seedings or reserve days come into play when weather prevents a completed match in the medal decider.
- 34Mental health provider bought gold-plated Cybertruck with $17M stolen from TricareβMental health scammer buys gold-plated Cybertruck with $17M stolen from Tricare
A man accused of running a mental health billing scheme allegedly defrauded Tricare, the US military health program, out of roughly $17 million. Federal prosecutors say he spent the money on luxury purchases, including a gold-plated Tesla Cybertruck, drawing attention to fraud in mental health services billed to military beneficiaries.
- 35Asian Games Men's Cricket First Semi-Final Set for Nisshinβ1st Semi-Final, Asian Games Men's Cricket Competition at Nisshin, Oct 1 2026
The first semi-final of the Asian Games men's cricket competition is scheduled to take place at Nisshin on October 1, 2026. The fixture will decide one of the two spots in the tournament's gold medal match, with teams from across Asia competing at the venue.
- 36India's Asian Games 2026 cricket semi-final opponents revealedβIndia opponents in Asian Games 2026 semi-final: Who will Men in Blue face in the last-four stage
India's men's cricket team has learned who it will face in the semi-final stage of the Asian Games 2026, with reports outlining the last-four line-up for the Men in Blue. Fans and sports outlets are discussing the draw and India's path to a potential gold medal at the multi-sport event.
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Goldman Sachs is reporting a sharp rise in the fees it earns from hedge fund clients, according to a Financial Times report. The story highlights how the bank's prime brokerage and financing businesses are benefiting from renewed hedge fund trading activity, reviving discussion about Wall Street's most profitable client relationships.
- 38Alysa Liu celebrated in Oakland after Olympic gold medal winβFigure skater Alysa Liu celebrated in hometown of Oakland after Olympic gold medal win
Figure skater Alysa Liu returned to her hometown of Oakland, California, where fans and locals celebrated her Olympic gold medal win. The celebration drew community gatherings and media attention as the city honoured the skater's achievement at the Winter Olympics, marking a major milestone for the young American athlete and pride for the Bay Area.
- 39Netflix's Wonka show uses AI to recreate Gene Wilderβ'Wonkaβs Golden Ticket' on Netflix: How it uses AI Gene Wilder
Netflix's 'Wonka's Golden Ticket' is drawing attention for using artificial intelligence to recreate the likeness of Gene Wilder, the actor who famously played Willy Wonka in 1971. The use of a digital version of the late star has sparked debate about AI recreations of deceased performers in entertainment.
- 40Asian Games men's cricket second semi-final set for Nisshinβ2nd Semi-Final, Asian Games Men's Cricket Competition at Nisshin, Oct 1 2026
The second semi-final of the Asian Games men's cricket competition is scheduled for October 1, 2026, at the Nisshin venue. ESPN is carrying the fixture listing as part of its cricket schedule coverage. The match will decide one of the two finalists competing for gold at the Games.