The U.S. will begin a five-year pilot program to allow Medicare and Medicaid to cover weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. Medicaid coverage starts in 2026, Medicare in 2027. The initiative includes lifestyle support requirements and aims to combat obesity, though concerns over cost and long-term impact remain.
Gold prices slipped as optimism over a potential trade deal between the United States and China reduced investor demand for safe-haven assets. Analysts said easing tensions between the two major economies pushed traders toward riskier investments, pressuring gold in global markets.
President Donald Trump finalized agreements with Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam aimed at boosting trade and collaboration on critical minerals. The deals, signed during his Asia visit, underscore U.S. efforts to deepen economic ties and secure key resources vital for advanced manufacturing and clean…
