Gold (GC=F) April futures opened at $5,247.50 per troy ounce on Tuesday, 0.4% higher than Monday’s closing price of $5,225.60. Gold has not opened above $5,200 since Jan. 30. Uncertainty over U.S. tariffs and tensions in the Middle East have fueled gold demand this week. The Supreme Court struck down many of President Trump’s tariffs last Friday, prompting the announcement of new levies supported by a different statute. That 10% tariff went into effect on Tuesday, but it can only remain in place for 150 ...

Core Insights - SYNERGIE reported consolidated revenues of €1,582.8 million for H1 2025, reflecting a growth of +1.8% compared to the previous year, indicating resilience in a challenging economic environment [1][4] - The international business segment contributed significantly, accounting for 60.4% of total revenue in H1 2025, up from 59.2% in 2024 [1] Revenue Breakdown - International revenues increased by +4.0% in H1 2025, driven by both scope effects and organic growth of +0.9% [2] - The Northern and Eastern Europe regions experienced a decline in the temporary employment market by -1.9%, while Southern Europe showed growth of +2.9%, particularly from Spanish and Italian subsidiaries [2] - In France, H1 revenue was €626.1 million, down -1.4% from H1 2024, attributed to an unstable economic and political climate, although Q2 showed a slight recovery with a growth of +0.2% [3] Future Outlook - Despite ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainties, SYNERGIE remains confident in its growth trajectory and is prepared to adapt its structures and service offerings as needed [4]