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(Kitco News) – After slipping into official bear market territory this week, gold and silver are starting to attract new attention. But while both precious metals managed to hold critical support, some analysts are saying that investors should only be testing the waters as they wade back in.Although gold is looking to end its fifth straight week in negative territory, analysts have said that the precious metal has made some solid progress as it managed to hold support at a seven-month low above $4,000 an ounce. Spot gold last traded at $4,223 an ounce, up 0.28% on the day but…

The futuristic-looking Sliver Bullet is an all-carbon foiling boat designed to fly above the water on articulating foils Looking like a hybrid cross between the Starship Enterprise and a giant pond-skater, this futuristic concept craft takes foiling boat design to a whole new level of innovation. Called Sliver, it’s a 130ft (40m) all-carbon fibre vessel that can carry 12 passengers at speeds of up to 50 knots. The outrageous styling is the work of Swedish studio Gray Design, led by Eduard Gray, and marries cutting-edge style with the glamour of the 1930s Streamline Moderne movement. This render gives some impression…

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Paragon Bank has strengthened its buy-to-let mortgage further advance proposition, streamlining the application process and reducing the minimum loan size to £2,000 and rates by 20bps.oneyWhere no property inspection is required, the move enables Paragon to issue offers in as little as 48 hours and means landlords can receive funds within 24 hours of the lender receiving a signed offer acceptance.The further advance proposition will use automated valuation models alongside other data sources to reduce the requirement for in-person revaluations. Additionally, Paragon has taken 20bps off its range of further advance products. Rates now start at 6.25% for five-year fixed-rate mortgages, available…

The CME Group announced 24/7 trading for WTI crude oil and gold futures to let traders react to market-moving events outside traditional hours. Aligning legacy derivatives with crypto-style 24/7 access could boost liquidity, support tokenized commodities and increase cross-market arbitrage between CEX/DeFi venues and traditional exchanges.Bullish Source link

On 11 June, the European Union and Ukraine launched the third phase of the EU Public Finance Management Support Programme for Ukraine (EU4PFM), building on seven years of cooperation in modernising public finance institutions and advancing Ukraine’s European integration. The launch event brought together senior representatives of the Ukrainian government, the European Union, EU Member States, and implementing partners to review the Programme’s achievements and priorities for the next phase of support.Opening the event, EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarína Mathernová spoke about the importance of public finance management reforms for Ukraine’s EU accession process and long-term resilience.“Despite wartime realities, Ukraine continues…

The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) has published a guide to help mortgage advisers understand and explain mortgage rate pricing. The guide, which accompanies a report, explains how swap rates – rather than the Bank of England’s base rate – inform the pricing of fixed rate mortgage products. The IMLA said this is contrary to what many borrowers assume and is not an easy thing for mortgage advisers to explain – something its two publications have been designed to address. How lenders fund fixed-rate mortgages: Swap rates explained was written by Rob Thomas, principal researcher at the IMLA and…

MONTREAL, Quebec – June 12, 2026 – Aya Gold & Silver Inc. has signaled a significant strategic evolution following its Annual General Meeting (AGM), appointing a new Chair and achieving a landmark 50% female representation on its Board of Directors. The outcomes of the meeting, held today, provide a clear growth signal, indicating a deliberate move to strengthen governance and deepen local expertise as the company accelerates its expansion in Morocco. While shareholders overwhelmingly approved all key resolutions, the AGM was more than a routine corporate proceeding. It marked a pivotal board transformation, highlighted by the appointment of Ghislane Guedira…

The prepaid card market ensures convenience, security, and financial flexibility for consumers and businesses. It includes solutions such as open-loop cards, closed-loop cards, payroll cards, gift cards, and travel cards, issued by banks, retailers, and fintech companies. With rising demand for cashless transactions, growing e-commerce and retail penetration, stringent regulatory standards for digital payments, and advancements in contactless and mobile-enabled payment technologies, the market continues to expand across banking, corporate, government, and consumer segments globally. PORTLAND, Ore., April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Allied Market Research published a report, titled, “Prepaid Card Market by Offering Type (General Purpose Reloadable Card, Gift…

Gatehouse Bank has announced that it has reduced rental rates by 0.10% on selected buy-to-let mortgage products. The cuts apply to two and five-year fixed-term buy-to-let products at 65% finance-to-value (FTV), covering standard and green options for individual applicants as well as UK-registered SPV limited companies. The reduced rates also extend to landlords seeking buy-to-let finance for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) or multi-unit freehold blocks (MUFBs). Following the reprice, the two-year fixed rate at 65% FTV now starts from 3.74%, while the five-year fixed rate at the same FTV starts from 5.20%. For HMOs and MUFBs at…