Silver ETFs have gone from a high-octane rally to a period of consolidation. After delivering a stunning 161 per cent return in 2025, the category has gained just 2.4 per cent so far in 2026. The cooling is visible across key indicators. AUM fell 33% from its January peak of ₹1.17 lakh crore to ₹77,676 crore in July.
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Quick Read Social Security’s earnings test ignores 401(k) withdrawals entirely, counting only wages and net self-employment income against the 2026 limit of $24,480. A $70,000 traditional 401(k) withdrawal enters IRS provisional income calculations, potentially making up to 85% of Social Security benefits taxable at ordinary rates. Large 401(k) distributions can trigger IRMAA Medicare premium surcharges with a two-year delay,
Millions of Social Security recipients will be getting their payments this week.People born between the 11th and the 20th will receive their benefits payments on Wednesday, Oct. 19. Payment dates are based on birth day, regardless of year. People born between the first and the 10th are paid on the second Wednesday of each month (Aug.
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NVIDIA NVDA has been the undisputed face of the first wave of artificial intelligence (AI), driving massive hardware deployment across global data centers. However, as cluster sizes scale to hundreds of thousands of chips, standard copper wiring is hitting its physical limits and light-based connections are becoming the critical enabler of AI growth.
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Mucahithan Avcioglu18 August 2026•Update: 18 August 2026US energy stocks approached a record high on Tuesday as rising oil prices and fading prospects for a near-term US-Iran agreement strengthened the earnings outlook for producers and refiners.The S&P 500 Energy Sector Index gained as much as 1.8% during trading, putting it on course for its first record close since March 27.
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Shakira announced on Monday that she will mobilise funding to rebuild the Technological University of Chocó, damaged by the earthquake that struck Colombia on 10 August, as well as around ten non-university educational centres in one of the five departments worst affected by the quake.The Barranquilla-born artist’s donation will not be made directly. The philanthropic organisation Global Citizen will contribute 500,000 dollars (€432,250) and the concert promoter Live Nation,
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Gold’s spot price — or its current trading value — today as of 9:00 a.m. ET is $4,394.08 per ounce, according to CNBC’s Gold/ US Dollar Spot Price. That’s slightly higher than Monday’s price, when it traded at $4,387.86 per ounce at the same time. Gold is a safe-haven asset that investors gravitate toward when economic and political turmoil erupts,
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When looking at whether you can get Social Security and disability payments at the same time the first question to answer is what do you mean by Social Security? Because it is possible to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) at the same time. The Social Security Administration (SSA) calls this receiving “concurrent” benefits.
Q: I am 62 and thinking about taking Social Security. Once I decide, by or before age 70, are the payments taxed? Didn’t we already pay taxes on the income the benefits are based on?
G.N., Northridge
A: The Social Security payments that will be made to you are primarily based on your work earnings history.
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Wall Street futures pointed lower pre-bell Tuesday as interest rates and crude prices rose, followinPREMIUM Upgrade to read this MT Newswires article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium news articles. Upgrade Already have a subscription? Sign in
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