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Gold has reached a record inflation-adjusted high in September 2025, with analysts forecasting prices above $4,000 by year-end. The rally is driven by economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and central bank buying, making gold a key safe haven asset amid rising inflation and interest rate cuts.
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Recent political developments in France, Japan, and the US have heightened market volatility. France's bond risk rose after a government resignation, Japan's yen plunged amid a new prime minister's election, and gold prices hit record highs amid inflation fears. These events signal increased economic uncertainty.
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Connecticut Governor Lamont warns that a Mamdani victory in NYC could threaten the financial sector, which is vital to both New York and Connecticut. Mamdani's left-wing policies and tax hikes have unsettled Wall Street, prompting fears of a mass exodus of financial jobs to states like Texas. The race remains highly competitive as polls show Mamdani leading.
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Indonesia's government, endorsed by President Prabowo Subianto, is exploring the development of a financial center in Bali modeled after GIFT City and Dubai IFC. The initiative aims to attract international investment through tax incentives and a new legal framework, amid economic growth targets and regional competition.