Category: Business News & Economy

Gold prices dipped on Wednesday, reaching their lowest point since June 11, as a stronger dollar, fueled by anticipated U.S. interest rate hikes, made the precious metal pricier for international buyers. Investors are also weighing mixed signals from U.S.-Iran peace talks, adding to market uncertainty. Meanwhile, Dubai’s commodities exchange is set to launch a new…

UK PoliceAI is introducing artificial intelligence into policing to speed up investigations, process CCTV and digital evidence faster, transcribe emergency calls, and link fragmented crime data across systems. Backed by major government investment, the programme aims to save millions of working hours annually while improving efficiency, accuracy, and response across police forces through structured, centrally…

Silver has fallen as much as 14% this week, hitting a seven-month low as expectations of US Fed rate cuts fade and bond yields rise. Cooling geopolitical tensions and reduced safe-haven demand have added pressure. The metal is now trading at less than half of its January all-time high levels.

Indian startup Equal AI has raised $30 million to expand its AI-powered call screening platform that answers and filters calls on users’ behalf. As spam, telemarketing, and service calls continue to overwhelm consumers, the company is betting that AI assistants will become a new layer between people and their communications. The funding reflects growing investor…

Deutsche Bank has significantly lowered its gold price forecast, warning of a potential drop to $3,800 per ounce if the Federal Reserve implements three to four rate hikes. This shift comes as resilient US economic data and monetary policy tightening are increasingly influencing gold prices, overshadowing geopolitical tensions and oil prices. Asian demand also shows…

As AI becomes commonplace, innovation is no longer defined by advanced technology alone. This article explores the evolving benchmarks of AI excellence, including scalability, adoption, business impact, and trust, and asks a timely question: What truly makes an AI product innovative in 2026? ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 seek to recognize AI solutions…

Google has launched DiffusionGemma, an experimental open model that generates text up to four times faster than traditional large language models. Built to self correct in real time and available openly on HuggingFace, it marks a shift in how AI progress is being measured, from intelligence alone to intelligence combined with responsiveness.

For decades, career success was built on a simple formula: choose a specialisation, develop expertise, and stay the course. But as industries evolve, new roles emerge, and organisations place greater emphasis on adaptability, professionals are beginning to question whether the most trusted career advice still applies. Has the balance between expertise and adaptability started to…

Visa’s partnership with OpenAI could mark the beginning of a new phase in digital commerce, where AI assistants move beyond product recommendations to actively participate in transactions. As intelligent agents become more involved in purchasing decisions, businesses may need to rethink how products are marketed, discovered, and evaluated in an increasingly AI-driven marketplace.

A customer’s attempt to sell his BMW back to a dealership turned into a lesson in AI accountability when an artificial intelligence chatbot mistakenly negotiated a higher buy-back price than intended. After initially revoking the offer, the dealership ultimately honoured it following media scrutiny. The incident highlights growing questions around the legal and operational responsibilities…