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Gold prices climb for the third consecutive session amid a softer dollar and geopolitical tensions. NEW YORK, May 22: Gold prices rose for a third straight session on Wednesday, reaching a one-week high, supported by a weakening US dollar and growing safe-haven demand amid ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainty.As of 1:55 p.m. ET (5:55 p.m. GMT), spot gold gained 0.7% to trade at $3,312.77 per ounce, while US gold futures closed 0.9% higher at $3,313.50.The US dollar index (.DXY) fell 0.6% against a basket of major currencies, making gold more...

“I’m of the opinion that the 30, 40 years of growth might not be as good over the next 20 or 30 years.” Data released by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment in November suggests there are 116,719 private residential landlords in New Zealand, with the vast majority – 76.49% – owning one investment property. O’Neill believes that with fewer people owning their own homes, residential property investment is much more susceptible to political intervention. “There’s going to be more negative long-term taxes or rule changes or restrictions placed...