Gold Prices Steady Near Record Levels as Markets Watch Fed and Iran Conflict
Gold and Silver Pull Back After Record Highs Gold futures were trading near $5,031.76 per ounce in Asian trade on Monday, down about 0.59% on the day, after briefly slipping below the $5,000 per ounce level. Silver futures also declined,...
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Gold Edges Higher in Asia but Heads for Second Weekly Loss on Inflation and Fed Concerns
Spot gold rose 0.3% to around $5,103 per ounce in early Asian trade, with gold futures also edging higher. Despite this intraday gain, prices were still set for a second straight weekly decline. Analysts attributed the weaker weekly trend to...
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Bitcoin extends gains as U.S. regulatory signals offset Iran war concerns
Bitcoin leads crypto gains despite geopolitical tensions Bitcoin rose about 1.37% on Friday to $71,270, extending recent gains and trading above the $70,000 level despite continued volatility associated with the Iran war. Ethereum increased 1.58% to $2,096.67, while Solana advanced...
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U.S. stock futures edge higher as oil eases on Russian export waiver
U.S. issues 30-day license for Russian oil as markets seek stability The U.S. Treasury on Thursday evening issued a 30-day license permitting countries to buy Russian oil and petroleum products that are already at sea. The measure was aimed at...
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Dollar Hits Three-Month High as Iran War Sustains Inflation Concerns
Dollar Strengthens on Higher-for-Longer Rate Expectations The ICE US Dollar Index rose to 99.863 on Friday, up 0.12% on the day, putting it on track for a second straight weekly advance. The move reflected market expectations that the Federal Reserve...
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