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ATM transactions, often met with silence from banks and avoided by customers for fear of 'paying a commission', have been taken to a whole new level in 2026. These details, which concern everyone from those who don't carry cards in their wallets to those who want to make high-limit cash withdrawals, could save both your time and money. Here is the 'hidden' usage guide for ATMs.

The ongoing tension in the Middle East has cast a shadow of uncertainty over gold prices. As the fluctuating trend of gold continues, there is a growing curiosity about the future of these prices. Financial Analyst Islam Memiş took a deep dive into the world of gold prices. In a conversation with Memiş unveiled his expectation for gold prices, disclosing the figure he anticipates for gram gold.

The gold prices for Monday, April 20th, have been determined. Those who invest in the safe haven of gold are closely scrutinizing the prices. Will gold decrease? Will it increase? These questions found their answers on the first day of the week. As the curiosity about gold prices intensifies, the world's four leading banks have also disclosed their gold forecasts.

The markets are once again bustling with activity. Gold investors, who have been seeking answers to the question, 'Why aren't gold prices rising?' have been left in the dust as silver has emerged as the star of the week with a 5.5% surge. Renowned economist Filiz Eryılmaz issued critical warnings about gold and silver prices. Eryılmaz highlighted the dates of April 21-22 for gold prices, emphasizing that she does not anticipate any drastic drops throughout the year. On the other hand, Eryılmaz pointed to the end of the ceasefire for other valuable investments, primarily oil, stating, 'Forget the old prices.'

Allbirds, a brand renowned for its minimalist footwear, has made a radical shift, divesting its shoe division to focus on artificial intelligence and cloud technologies under the new moniker 'NewBird AI'. Following an investment of 50 million dollars, the company's stocks skyrocketed by 800% on the stock market.

Global markets breathed a sigh of relief as the tension between the US and Iran gave way to a temporary ceasefire. This ceasefire decision led to a pullback in the dollar index. The biggest beneficiary of this situation was gold. The safe haven closed the week with a gain of 1.54 percent in value. Experts emphasized that the $5,000 level has become a critical resistance point for gold. According to analysts, if this $5,000 resistance is broken, it could herald a new era for gold.

A 15-day ceasefire has commenced between the USA and Iran. As the silence of the ceasefire prevails, there is curiosity about what will happen to the prices. Investors have turned their attention to gold prices. 'What's the price of gold today? Have gold prices risen or fallen?' These are the questions being investigated as the safe haven is shrouded in pricing uncertainty. On the other hand, according to experts, there are two critical levels in gold. If the level of $4,783 per ounce is surpassed, the targets of $4,861 and $4,944 will sequentially come into the radar. Here's the latest on gold.

Seventeen years have passed since a nine-page technical document, or white paper, was published in a remote corner of the internet, heralding the arrival of the world's first cryptocurrency. During this time, Bitcoin has evolved from a simple curiosity into a mainstream element of the financial world. However, the identity of its inventor, now known worldwide under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, continues to remain shrouded in mystery. The New York Times shared evidence suggesting that the founder of the cryptocurrency might be a British individual named Adam Black. Yet, the person in question has denied these allegations.

There's a growing curiosity about the future of gold prices. Recently, gold has been demonstrating a downward trend, prompting new forecasts from experts. According to these specialists, gold is set to continue its upward trajectory. Economist Selçuk Geçer, on the other hand, made a bold claim stating, 'Gold will skyrocket,' and went as far as to predict a price of 10,000 dollars.

Known as a 'safe haven' for its consistent profitability, gold has been on a downward trend recently. Despite this decline, the public seems unfazed. Experts predict a rise in gold prices by the end of 2026, and citizens seem to be taking this in stride. According to social media posts, there are claims of a citizen who sold their house to buy a kilogram of gold. What's more, this individual firmly believes that, thanks to gold, they will be able to purchase four houses within the next 12 years.

Tensions in the Middle East never seem to subside, not even for a moment. Amidst the ongoing conflict between the USA, Israel, and Iran, the global energy market finds itself in an unprecedented state of uncertainty. As the mutual attacks persist, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has led to record-breaking oil prices. According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, there's talk of a doomsday scenario where oil prices could skyrocket to $180.

Global markets have shifted their focus to precious metals. The question on everyone's mind in Turkey is what will happen to the prices of gold, their favorite investment tool. Gold and silver, which started the week under intense selling pressure, are seemingly in the midst of a test. While there are efforts to recover on the spot gold front, the sharp pullback in silver has left investors in a state of confusion. Will gold prices rise? Experts have made the anticipated announcement for gold.

Gold prices are on a rollercoaster ride. The fate of gold, which experiences a cycle of falls and rises, is a subject of curiosity. Economist Selçuk Geçer, who made statements from his YouTube account, issued a warning to those who want to buy and sell gold. Describing the situation as 'the calm before the storm,' Geçer provided a figure for gold.

The escalating tension in the Middle East and the logistical deadlock in the Strait of Hormuz have dealt a blow to the heart of Turkish industry. Due to the increase in plastic raw material prices and the disruption in the supply chain, many plastic facilities located in Istanbul, Gaziantep, and Konya have brought their holiday break forward. According to a report by Merve Yiğitcan from Ekonomim, factories that have sent their employees on holiday leave are urgently awaiting a 'force majeure' regulation from the public sector.

The escalating tension in the Middle East has led to an unexpected scenario in Dubai, the heart of global gold trade. Due to the war in the region, the halt of flights and disruption of logistic lines resulted in tons of gold bars being stranded in Dubai. Sellers eager to liquidate their stocks began offering massive discounts, with prices plunging to as much as $30 below the benchmark price in the London market.