). Wall Street's Day saw choppy trading as hopes faded for a quick end to the Iran war, while investors grappled with a mixed set of earnings reports and renewed concerns about AI-driven disruption in the software sector. Major indices close lower.
Global markets are still under selling pressure due to the lack of any tangible progress on a potential ceasefire between the US and Iran and the continued effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz...European indexes started Friday mixed.
The metal is also heading for a weekly decline after a four-week rally.Samer Hasn, SeniorMarketAnalyst at XS.com, said gold’s weakness comes despite heightened geopolitical tensions.
According to commodity analysts, gold and silver prices are under pressure due to a stronger US dollar, rising bond yields, and uncertainty over geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
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CapitalLink said the forum also highlighted Singapore’s role as a leading maritime hub at a time when shipping is being forced to respond to geopolitical tensions, market uncertainty and rapid technological change.
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