Gold
The Fed raised its rate to 3. 75–4% and allowed for another hike. Gold fell to around $4,270 per ounce amid a strengthening dollar.
A hoard weighing about 4. 5 kg, hidden 1,000 years ago, was discovered in a forest. The finds include thousands of coins, jewelry, and hacked silver.
Two entrepreneurs have been charged with aiding the aggressor state. They supplied Russia with electronic warfare systems, drone equipment, and funds.
Ratcliffe failed to convince Putin to make concessions regarding Ukraine. After the visit, Russia intensified its strikes on civilian infrastructure.
Due to the acute shortage of "air-to-air" missiles, Ukrainian F-16s sometimes rely solely on guns. Weapons supplies are being rationed.
The EU approved €6. 1 billion in defense funding for Ukraine, including air defense. Member states also promised additional resources, but provided no details.
In July, Russia’s 43 largest exporters sold $2. 2 billion worth of foreign currency - several times less than previously. This weakens the ruble and fuels inflation.
The price of gold stabilized near $4,445 after a two-day decline. Traders assess the chance of a Fed rate hike at more than 60%.
More than 18. 5 kg of Viking Age silver was discovered in Rebild — the largest hoard in Denmark's history. It contains coins, ingots, jewelry, and Thor's hammer.
Rings, bowls, and bracelets from the Treasure of Villena were stolen from the Villena Museum in Spain. The collection contains more than 60 items and nearly 10 kilograms of gold.
The new U. S. sanctions cover digital assets, technology, gold, aviation, and shipping. Washington seeks to completely cut off Iran’s economic resources.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine’s defense industry needs to scale up the production of drones and long-range systems. The President called for creating protection against Russian ballistic missiles.
Gold rose to above $4,620 per ounce following the U. S. Treasury Department's intervention in the bond market. Investors fear a weakening dollar.
The Russian central bank’s gold reserves fell to 73. 2 million ounces. Over seven months, their value decreased by $33.7 billion.
The price of gold rose to its highest level in more than three months amid a weaker dollar and concerns over U. S. government debt. The metal gained 5% over the week.
Bitcoin has risen 25% over the week and is trading near $78,500. The increase was supported by ETF inflows and short-position liquidations.
Hungarian investigators found no evidence of a crime in the transportation of Oschadbank's money and gold. Sybiha demands that those involved in the detention of Ukrainian citizens be punished.
An artisanal gold mine collapsed in western CAR, killing at least 100 people. Search operations are ongoing; some miners are missing.
Hungary’s National Tax and Customs Administration closed the "Golden Convoy" case due to the absence of a crime. The origin of the cash, gold and banknotes was confirmed by Raiffeisen Bank International AG.
The United States has minted the first batch of commemorative gold coins featuring President Donald Trump, dedicated to the 250th anniversary of independence. The coin is made of 24-karat gold, with Trump depicted on the obverse and a bald eagle on the reverse.
The German government has approved a reform allowing the BND to conduct offensive cyber operations and sabotage. This is a response to daily hybrid attacks, including espionage, by foreign states.
U. S. intelligence believes Putin may launch a limited attack on a NATO country, likely one of the Baltic states or Poland. This could happen to undermine the Alliance's unity if he is unable to save face in the war with Ukraine.
Two men in military uniforms broke into a house in Odesa, tied up a couple, and stole $8,500 and 50,000 hryvnias intended for their son's treatment and burial. The police detained the suspects, and part of the stolen money was recovered.
During the Russian shelling of Kyiv, police demonstrated the work of specialists under attack conditions. As a result of the strike, civilians and 22-year-old patrol officer Yehor Terekhin were killed.
Gold prices rose by 0. 8% after the Fed left rates unchanged. Tensions in the Middle East exacerbate inflation risks.
On the night of July 24, Russia struck Ukraine with five missiles and 180 drones. Air defense forces neutralized four missiles and 160 drones.
The Apollo Gallery in the Louvre has reopened to the public after the theft of royal jewels worth €88 million. The collections were removed, and the museum has strengthened security following the incident.
President Zelenskyy reported the strike on two logistics centers in the Moscow and Tambov regions, which supplied sanctioned components.
From 2020 to 2025, 34. 7 million jewelry items passed state hallmarking. 58% of the pieces were silver, but gold has overtaken silver for the first time.
In 23 regions and Kyiv, the special operation "Gentlemen-2026" has concluded. Law enforcement officers seized nearly 30 thousand drug-containing plants and detained 34 individuals.