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Global Market Wrap: SpaceX Prices Record IPO, Gold Set for Weekly Loss as Iran Tensions Ease

Market UpdatesJun 12, 2026

Global Market Wrap: SpaceX Prices Record IPO, Gold Set for Weekly Loss as Iran Tensions Ease

Asian markets traded higher on Friday as easing US-Iran tensions offered some relief, though the AI-driven tech slump from earlier in the week continued to weigh on sentiment.

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Lower Trading Costs Boost Returns

Smart Ways to Lower Trading Costs and Boost Returns

Strategies and ToolsJun 12, 2026

Smart Ways to Lower Trading Costs and Boost Returns

Whenever individuals consider investing, they tend to think of returns, stock choice, or timing the market. However, trading costs are one of the factors that influence performance in the long run. Such costs may not be very significant when applied to an individual trade, but when repeated on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis, they could significantly decrease overall investment performance.

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