Gold prices have surged to record highs, driven by geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and ongoing purchases by central banks. This month, the price of gold climbed nearly 60% this year, surpassing the $4,000-per-ounce mark (average closing price from October 1 to 27) before stabilizing...

Spain has seen a dramatic increase in gas demand for electricity generation, rising by nearly 37% from January to September. This surge comes as the country turned to more gas-fired power to stabilize the grid after Europe’s most significant blackout in modern history. In late...