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Gold Falls Alongside Stocks, Commodities Ahead of Fed Decision

(Bloomberg) -- Gold slipped along with most commodities and equity markets, as traders face a rush of interest-rate decisions by major central banks, including the US Federal Reserve.Most Read from BloombergHow California Sees the World, and ItselfLondon’s Tube Fares Are Set to Rise by 4.6% Next YearBullion traded near $2,640 an ounce, after notching a modest gain in the previous session as investors parsed mixed US data. Activity at US service providers expanded at the fastest pace since Octobe

Flight From Chip Risks Boosts Japan’s Gaming Stocks Ahead of Trump

(Bloomberg) -- Japanese gaming stocks are emerging as unlikely winners from Donald Trump’s election, as tech investors seek less exposure to trade uncertainties swirling around China-dependent chipmaking gear companies.Most Read from BloombergHow California Sees the World, and ItselfLondon’s Tube Fares Are Set to Rise by 4.6% Next YearShares of console and software makers like Sony Group Corp., Nintendo Co. and Capcom Co. have seen double-digit returns since Trump won the US presidential vote in

Bitcoin Sets Another All-Time High in Climb Toward $110,000

(Bloomberg) -- Bitcoin reached an all-time high for a second consecutive day, with traders eyeing the $110,000 price level. Most Read from BloombergHow California Sees the World, and ItselfLondon’s Tube Fares Are Set to Rise by 4.6% Next YearThe original cryptocurrency rose as much as 2.1% to $108,315 on Tuesday, before retreating back to its price at the start of the day around $106,000. It has surged more than 150% this year, and traders are increasing bets for further gains in the options mar

Megacap Tech Stocks Have Gotten Too Big for Nasdaq 100 Again

(Bloomberg) -- Only a year after having their size clipped in the Nasdaq 100 because they got too big, the world’s largest technology companies may face another pruning when the marquee benchmark rebalances this week.Most Read from BloombergHow California Sees the World, and ItselfLondon’s Tube Fares Are Set to Rise by 4.6% Next YearAt issue are regulations designed to cap the influence of the biggest members in the gauge — rules that have been put under stress after companies like Apple Inc. an