Asian markets show strength as the Nikkei 225 hit a 33-year high, lifted by a weaker yen. Finance investment sentiment is bullish on Japanese exporters, with forecasts of double-digit earnings growth through The question, though, is which stock is the better buy after their OpenAI investments. Comparable with bonds, if you invest $1,000 in a one-year CD with an annual percentage yield of 5%, then you would get a $50 return at the end of the year. This could be slightly higher if the issuer pays interest every month. Gold prices touched $2,050/oz as ongoing geopolitical tensions boosted safe-haven demand. Finance investment in precious metals could remain favorable, with analysts predicting a possible 5% gain in the next quarter if inflation expectations rise.