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Stock markets in the United Kingdom and the United States rebounded on Wednesday, while several Asian markets continued to slide, as investors reacted to ongoing volatility in oil and gas prices driven by fears that the escalating conflict involving Iran, the US, and Israel could become prolonged.     The FTSE 100, which tracks the largest companies listed in London, posted gains alongside major American and European indexes after two consecutive days of declines. In contrast

Institutional investors are allocating to private markets at unprecedented levels, according to newly released research that points to a sustained shift in global portfolio construction. The latest annual Private Markets Study from UK-based Aviva Investors shows that private markets now account for 12.5% of total portfolios worldwide. The research also indicates that momentum is far from slowing. Nearly half of respondents (49%) said they expect to raise their exposure to pri

Gold climbed to a new all-time high on Wednesday, while global equity markets retreated, as investors reacted to escalating geopolitical tensions and awaited the arrival of US President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos.   Precious metals advanced, stocks weakened, and concerns over the US dollar resurfaced amid a deepening dispute between the United States and the European Union over Greenland.   The price of gold surged past $4,800 per ounce, marking another