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The strong trend for gold unravelled somewhat at the back end of last week thanks to a strong US dollar. As the metal retreated from the record high it had hit earlier in the week, it formed some mild bearish price action in the process, denting its short-term technical outlook.

Winnipeg.But he did not serve in Canada’s armed forces.Instead, he was a member of China’s People’s Liberation Army, according to records obtained by Global News.Before arriving in Canada in 2021, Xu worked at the military academy of the Chinese cyber warfare department that hacks Canadians and steals their secrets.Chinese state-sponsored cyber attacks have targeted Canadian companies, activists and government agencies.But three years ago, Xu obtained permanent residence in Canada and moved into a newly built suburban home in the Manitoba capital.Questioned by immigration officers when he landed at Vancouver airport, the 43-year-old said he and his wife left China because “the air quality was getting bad.”“Through the internet, we found out that the air quality is better in Canada.”He denied involvement in, or knowledge of, China’s cyber warfare and espionage programs, and insisted he was only a PLA instructor.But the army school in Henan where he taught is the training centre for the PLA hacking units that target Canada and the United States.It is also on the Canadian government’s list of “research organizations and institutions that pose the highest risk to Canada’s national security.”In addition, it has been rated a “very high risk due to its record of training signals intelligence and political warfare officers and carrying out offensive cyber operations.”Xu’s wife worked at the same PLA facility, as a language instructor, he told immigration officials.

Also Read: Explained | Upside risk on inflation to export woes—here's how the Red Sea crisis will impact Indian economy in FY25 Among the top performers in the SME category entered in March, Owais Metal and Mineral Processing leads the pack, currently trading at ₹407 per share, marking a remarkable 368% increase from its IPO price of ₹87. Following closely are Purv Flexipack, Signoria Creation, and Royal Sense, all recording gains ranging from 65% to 125% from their respective issue prices. Conversely, MVK Agro Food Product emerged as the top underperformer, trading 52% below its IPO price of ₹79 per share.

Investing.com-- U.S. stock index futures slipped Monday, as a recent rally on Wall Street cooled in anticipation of more cues on inflation and the Federal Reserve later this week. 

Bitcoin price rose on Monday, recovering a measure of losses from last week as sustained capital flows into exchange-traded funds and anticipation of the upcoming “halving” buoyed the world’s largest cryptocurrency. In addition, BlackRock (NYSE:BLK)'s venture into asset tokenization and the initiation of a global central bank easing cycle also contributed to bullish pressure.

Commodities will advance this year as central banks in the US and Europe move to reduce interest rates, helping to support industrial and consumer demand, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

A rally that’s pushed US stocks to a new record this year will stall if company earnings disappoint, according to two of Wall Street’s most bearish strategists.

ALSO READ: RCB vs PBKS IPL 2024: When, where and how to watch? Live-streaming details and more However, Anuj Rawat's dominating batting display, where he scored 48 off 25 balls to revive their innings, did gave some hope to RCB in the IPL opener. Rawat will hoping to replicate his previous performance to solve RCB's death-overs issues.

personal loans for several reasons: Possibly lower interest rates: As non-profit organizations, credit unions prioritize member benefits over profits. This can result in lower interest rates on personal loans compared to traditional banks. Emphasis on member service: Credit unions are recognized for putting their members’ financial health first.

Wall Street closed its best week of the year so far with a quiet finish

Longtime Baltimore Orioles owner Peter Angelos has died at the age of 94

Asian shares are trading mixed as investors await further indications of future U.S. interest rate cuts

Iran’s currency fell to a record low on Sunday, plunging to 613,500 to the dollar, as its people celebrated the Persian New Year

rare variant of the giant panda, known not for the conventional black-and-white but for an unusual brown-and-white fur, inhabits just a single mountain range in China. This unique trait, previously shrouded in mystery, has been potentially unraveled by recent scientific research. This research involved the genetic analysis of numerous pandas both in the wild and in captivity, revealing that the rare brown-and-white coloration is likely due to natural genetic variation rather than the result of inbreeding, as was once speculated, a CNN report said. Dandan, the first brown panda identified in 1985 in the Qinling Mountains of Shaanxi province, sparked curiosity and subsequent sightings have been recorded, totaling eleven over the years. These sightings have led researchers to believe that the brown coloration could be inheritable, though its genetic basis remained elusive until now.

Amid a fierce competition between bears and the bulls, selling is being witnessed at higher levels, Aamar Deo Singh, Senior Vice President-Equity, Commodity & Currency atAngel One said. Given that the current trading week is truncated, investors are expected to be cautious as markets are trading at record highs, influenced by news flows and global sentiments, he added. Nifty closed with gains of 0.33% on a weekly basis thanks to Fed's dovish commentary. There were no major domestic triggers that could have supported the market. What do you expect in the holiday-shortened week? Aamar Deo Singh: Amidst the global investor sentiment that has been positive since the US Federal Reserve took an accommodating approach towards interest rate cuts in 2024, markets managed to recover last week and close in the green. Since the majority of international markets are still on the rise, the ripple effect can also be seen in home markets.

Late Night with the Devil' has broken a box office record in its opening weekend, reports 'Screen Rant'. Directed by Australian duo Cameron and Colin Cairnes, this horror film has recorded the best opening weekend that the distributor IFC Films has ever had. Earlier, 'Watcher' was IFC's top opening film at $827k, followed by 'Skinamarink' with $819k and 'Blackberry' at $801k. 'Late Night with the Devil' has IFC's widest opening since 'The D Train' (1,009).

Canadian and Ontario governments' COVID lockdown efforts and vaccination mandates on X. Her outspoken stance drew harassment from legacy media, censorship from prior Twitter management, and investigations by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO), resulting in "cautions" being placed on her permanent public record. The legal battles drained Gill's life savings, leaving her with a staggering $300,000 court judgment due on Monday.

At least 133 people were killed and scores injured in a terror attack in Moscow late on Friday. Four men opened fire indiscriminately in a concert hall, setting a part of it on fire.

₹1-trillion corpus for financing private sector research and innovation in sunrise sectors. The government’s scheme for attracting investments into manufacturing through production-linked incentives, too, covers sectors like electronics, pharmaceuticals, telecom, medical devices and drones. The measures being worked on broadly follow the NDA government’s approach of undertaking reforms that help the overall economy and strengthen the exchequer for social transfers rather than offering upfront tax cuts or subsidies.

Among the areas identified for heightened caution are populous cities like Dallas, Oklahoma City, and Wichita, Kansas. This classification serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of severe weather patterns, prompting residents and authorities alike to remain vigilant and prepared for potential hazards.

BOWL-ERR RCB’s ’24 campaign is just a match old but their bowling was exposed during the 6-wicket defeat to CSK in the IPL opener. The spinners did not have enough resources to exploit a gradually slowingdown pitch as Mayank Dagar, Karn Sharma and Glenn Maxwell bowled five overs between them and managed 37 for 1, without troubling the batters after RCB scored 173 for 6 The RCB pacers blindly followed a shortpitch ball strategy. Mohammed Siraj, Alzarri Joseph, in particular, and Yash Dayal zealously used the quota of two bouncers per over but sacrificed their control over line and length. It reflected in their run-giving rate too — Siraj (9.5), Joseph (10.3), Dayal (9.3)