By Bas Kooijman, CEO and Asset Manager of DHF Capital S.A Gold has recently experienced a sharp pullback following its strong rally earlier this year. The move is primarily driven by a stronger US dollar and shifting expectations around interest rates, as central banks signal that rates may remain higher…
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Gold Under Tension Between Dollar Strength and Geopolitical Risks
By Antonio Di Giacomo, Senior Market Analyst at XS.com Gold prices are currently navigating heightened uncertainty, caught between opposing forces that make it difficult to establish a clear short-term trend. On the one hand, the macroeconomic backdrop in the United States has reinforced expectations of higher interest rates for longer.…
Continue ReadingAlgorand Foundation and Algorand Technologies Unify Ecosystem Operations Through Strategic Agreement
DELAWARE, Mar 20: The Algorand Foundation and Algorand Technologies today announced a landmark agreement for Algorand Technologies’ intellectual property and Algorand Protocol development and support activities to be consolidated at Algorand Foundation. Given the decentralized nature of the protocol, proposed improvements continue to be subject to the approval of the vast majority of consensus participants. This strategic consolidation marks the final step in the Foundation’s transition to a unified, U.S.-based structure designed…
Continue ReadingUS Futures Slide as Inflation Fears and Fed Outlook Weigh on Risk Appetite
By Bas Kooijman, CEO and Asset Manager of DHF Capital S.A U.S. equity futures edged lower on Thursday, approaching multi-month lows after a decline in the previous session. Rising inflation concerns, hawkish monetary policy signals, and escalating geopolitical tensions weighed on risk assets. Energy markets are adding to the pressure.…
Continue ReadingKaida BioPharma Announces Executive Leadership Team to Advance KAD-101, Built for the Ovarian Cancer Gap
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Mar 20 – Kaida BioPharma, a biotechnology company developing targeted therapies for women with hard-to-treat gynecologic cancers, announced its executive leadership team and board. Each member brings decades of experience in biotechnology, clinical development, regulatory strategy, manufacturing, finance, and commercialization to help advance Kaida’s lead product candidate,…
Continue ReadingIndia’s Bioeconomy Grows to $195 Billion, Targets $300 Billion by 2030: Jitendra Singh
NEW DELHI, March 20: Jitendra Singh on Thursday said India’s bioeconomy has expanded from about $10 billion in 2014 to over $195 billion in 2025, registering an annual growth of 17–18 per cent and emerging as a major global biotechnology hub. Addressing the 14th Foundation Day of the Biotechnology Industry…
Continue ReadingIndia Records Highest-Ever 200 Mineral Block Auctions in FY 2025–26
NEW DELHI, March 20: India has achieved a record milestone in its mineral sector with the successful auction of 200 mineral blocks during the financial year 2025–26, marking the highest number of auctions conducted in a single year. According to the Ministry of Mines, the achievement reflects strong coordination between…
Continue ReadingWII Conducts 10th Wildlife Conservation Course, Trains Public in Biodiversity Protection
DEHRADUN, March 20: The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) has conducted its 10th Wildlife Conservation course for enthusiasts, training 15 participants as part of its ongoing efforts to promote public awareness and participation in conservation. The ten-day course, held from March 2 to 11, was organised under the aegis of…
Continue ReadingNICDC to Lead ‘BHAVYA’ Scheme for 100 Plug-and-Play Industrial Parks
NEW DELHI, March 20: The National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) will anchor the implementation of the ‘BHAVYA’ scheme aimed at developing 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across the country to boost manufacturing and investment. The initiative, under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce…
Continue ReadingCoal Stocks Rise, Supply Measures Strengthen India’s Energy Security
NEW DELHI, March 20: Coal continues to play a critical role in ensuring India’s energy security, even as the country expands its renewable energy capacity, with production and stock levels remaining aligned with rising demand. According to the Ministry of Coal, coal remains essential for providing reliable baseload power and…
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