Hong Kong inaugurates trial operation of gold clearing and settlement system

Gold Surges 2.2%, Posting Its First Weekly Gain in Five Weeks as Global Banks Remain Bullish on the Precious Metal

Marsad Al Dahab reported a slight decline in local gold prices during Saturday's mid-day trading, coinciding with the weekly closure of international markets, after gold ended the week with its first weekly gain in five weeks. Spot gold rose by 2.2 over the week, supported by weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data and declining expectations for further monetary tightening by the Federal Reserve. At the same time, optimistic forecasts from major global financial institutions and continued central bank purchases reinforced the positive outlook for gold during the second half of the year.

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Prediction Markets

It’s been a lively week in the Commonwealth, with dueling lawsuits on prediction markets. The first: A Washington-based lobbying group is suing Kentucky to challenge a recently enacted law that places an excise tax on prediction markets. The Coalition for Fair Markets filed a lawsuit Friday in Franklin County that alleges Kentucky’s first-in-the-nation law unfairly [] The post Prediction Markets appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

Financial products or illicit gambling? Can Hong Kong regulate prediction markets?

The legality of prediction markets in Hong Kong has been called further into question, with at least one international brokerage firm operating such a platform in the city, prompting the market regulator to say certain activities may be considered “financial products”. Lawyers were also split on whether the delineation between financial products and illegal gambling was clear under the city’s existing laws given the nature of prediction markets, with one saying the latest case highlights a “grey...

Netlist: $866M In Verdicts, $1B Market Cap, And A Business That Just Inflected

Netlist: $866M In Verdicts, $1B Market Cap, And A Business That Just Inflected

Hong Kong Begins Trial Operation of New Gold Clearing System

Hong Kong has launched a trial operation of a new gold clearing system, backed by several major banks, in a key step toward its ambition to become a major bullion-trading hub with price-setting power.

Dubai Gold Rate Today: 18K, 22K, 24K Gold Prices for July 5, 2026

Retail gold prices (gold rates) in Dubai registered a firm upward movement on Sunday, July 5, building on the recovery patterns established during the final sessions of the trading week. Scroll below to see the 18K, 21K, 22K and 24K Dubai gold rates (gold prices) for today, July 5, in AED, USD and INR.

Anambra Court Orders Repayment of Debt to Chinese Businessman

An Anambra State High Court sitting in Onitsha, Southeast Nigeria, has reaffirmed the enforceability of commercial contracts by ordering the settlement of a debt owed to a Chinese businessman in a cross-border trade dispute. Delivering judgment, Justice Ifeanyi Nweze ruled in favour of Mr. Xu Jiang, whose China-based company supplied goods on credit to an [] The post Anambra Court Orders Repayment of Debt to Chinese Businessman appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

RUU Warga Emas kukuhkan perlindungan hak, kebajikan

PETALING JAYA: Rang Undang-Undang (RUU) Warga Emas yang dijangka dibentangkan di Parlimen dilihat sebagai langkah tepat dalam usaha memperkukuh perlindungan terhadap hak dan kebajikan golongan warga emas di negara ini. Ahli Majlis Penasihat Warga Emas, Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye berkata, perundangan tersebut penting bagi menyediakan rangka kerja undang-undang dan dasar yang lebih komprehensif selaras ... Read more The post RUU Warga Emas kukuhkan perlindungan hak, kebajikan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Gold price fall triggers margin calls on bullet loans

A significant drop in gold prices has led to margin calls on some gold loans, particularly those with bullet repayments. Loans requiring regular monthly installments are largely unaffected. The recent price correction, driven by geopolitical events and interest rate concerns, has reduced the value of pledged gold, increasing loan-to-value ratios. New RBI regulations and a shift towards EMI-based loans are expected to mitigate future risks for lenders.

THE LAW 101:  Larry’s contempt judgment

My earlier article relied on processes filed in the Court in this case. Now here is the Judgment. The first part of this instalment provides the timelines of the litigation and subsequent contempt proceedings as detailed in the Judgment of the High Court of Justice (General Jurisdiction), Accra, delivered today, June 25, 2026.

ADC judgment is victory for democracy, justice — David Mark

The ruling may have settled the dispute over the ADC's leadership, but Mark said its implications stretch well beyond the party. The post ADC judgment is victory for democracy, justice — David Mark appeared first on Vanguard News.

High Court sets Sept 28 hearing on asset freeze bid in 1MDB’s RM1.41b suit against Rosmah over purchase of luxury goods

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — The High Court has fixed June 28 next year to begin the trial of a lawsuit filed by 1Malays...

FACT CHECK: International law backs PH claim to the West Philippine Sea

In 2016, the Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled in favor of the Philippines in the South China Sea dispute, concluding that China violated the Philippines' sovereign rights in its exclusive economic zone

South Africa : Rand Refinery bets on artisanal gold from Tanzania and Ghana, but not at home

At a conference on sustainable gold and its traceability held by the World Gold Council and the London Bullion Market [...]

Court rules against half-a-million-euro confiscation in money laundering appeal

Court of Criminal Appeal confirms earlier ruling after finding more than 529,834 in casino transactions could not be treated as additional proceeds of crime

Will gold prices continue to decline?

The head of Egypt’s Gold and Jewelry Division at the Federation of Chambers of Commerce, Hany Milad, assured that gold will remain a safe haven and one of the most important stores of value, adding that the price fluctuations the market is witnessing are normal given global economic and political changes. During a phone interview The post Will gold prices continue to decline? appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Gold futures above $4,150 per ounce first time since June 23

Gold prices gained 1.76 to 4,154.2 per Troy ounce

What the Supreme Court's Latest Decisions Mean for Your Money This Year

What the Supreme Court's Latest Decisions Mean for Your Money This Year

Supreme Court nullifies ruling made on the wrong day

South Korea's highest court has nullified an appellate case in which the judge changed the date for the verdict but made the ruling on the original day without notifying either the plaintiff or the defendant. The Supreme Court ordered the Daejeon District court to redeliberate a contract case for which the lower court issued a verdict on Dec. 16. The verdict was initially slated to be given on Dec. 9, but the presiding judge changed the date to Dec. 16, then again to Jan. 13 on the morning of De

Gold Prices Retreat

Gold Prices Retreat

Incendie du marché de N’Zérékoré : le parquet ouvre une enquête pour identifier les responsables

Quatre jours après l’incendie qui a ravagé une partie du grand marché de N’Zérékoré, la justice a décidé d’engager des démarches pour déterminer les causes du sinistre et situer les responsabilités. Dans une déclaration rendue publique ce mardi 23 juin 2026, le procureur de la République par intérim près le Tribunal de première instance de []

How private equity destroyed an American pastime

A class-action suit against Lucky Strike Entertainment is a sad coda to the end of bowling