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A sharp reversal in Iran tensions, renewed focus on Federal Reserve independence, and major moves in gold, silver and currency markets defined this week’s global trading landscape. Market Highlights Trump's sudden shift in stance towards Iran raises questions over whether tensions in the Middle East are easing. Global institutions move to collectively defend Federal Reserve independence, while a previously "dovish" figure, Hassett, exits the stage early. Meanwhile, the gold-s

Taiwan’s chipmaking giant reported record earnings as artificial intelligence demand, advanced-node expansion and high-performance computing orders continued to power growth. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) posted record fourth-quarter net profit, extending a streak of strong earnings as demand for AI-related chips remained robust. Net profit rose 35% from a year earlier to TWD 505.7 billion (about USD 16 billion), marking the company’s seventh consecutive quart