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Gold prices advanced in Asian trade on Friday, building on overnight gains as strong U.S. inflation data was tempered by a soft labor market report. Meanwhile, copper prices surged sharply, driven by expectations of further fiscal…
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Oil prices edged lower on Friday, but remained on track for a second consecutive weekly gain as traders balanced the effects of hurricane damage on U.S. demand with the risk of a broader supply disruption if Israel targets Iranian oil…
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Gold prices showed little movement in Asian trading on Thursday due to ongoing pressure from a stronger dollar, as attention shifted to important upcoming inflation data for clues on interest rates. In the industrial metals sector,…
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Oil prices increased on Thursday, recovering after two consecutive days of significant losses, as attention remains on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and Hurricane Milton making landfall in Florida. Brent oil futures rose by…
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Gold prices declined during Asian trading on Wednesday, continuing a downward trend from record highs as market participants increasingly anticipate that the Federal Reserve will implement interest rate cuts at a slower pace in the upcoming…
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Oil prices dipped slightly on Wednesday as concerns over demand outweighed the potential supply disruptions from the conflict in the Middle East and Hurricane Milton in the U.S. Brent crude futures were down 0.3% to $76.94 a barrel,…
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Global physically backed gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced their fifth consecutive month of inflows in September, driven by increased holdings in North America, as reported by the World Gold Council (WGC) on Tuesday. These…
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Oil prices paused on Tuesday as the market awaits Israel's response to last week's Iranian rocket attacks, which had caused a surge in prices due to fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East. Both benchmark contracts saw gains of…
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Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Monday, still reeling from a sharp drop after hitting record highs. The decline followed strong U.S. payroll data, which dampened expectations for a large interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve.…
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Oil prices extended their gains on Monday, with Brent crude nearing $80 a barrel, following last week’s sharpest weekly surge since early 2023. This rise is fueled by concerns over escalating Middle East tensions and the potential…
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