Geopolitics, central banks could keep gold demand hot in 2024: World Gold Council
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Geopolitics, central banks could keep gold demand hot in 2024: World Gold Council

An worker places gold bullions right into a protected deposit field at Degussa store in Singapore Edgar Su | Reuters Gold prices hit another record high this week after a roaring 2023, and a mix of geopolitical tensions and continued central financial institution shopping for ought to see demand stay resilient subsequent yr, in response … Read more

Gold prices at record highs amid economic, geopolitical uncertainty
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Gold prices at record highs amid economic, geopolitical uncertainty

Traffic_analyzer | Istock | Getty Photos Gold costs notched a new record on Monday for a second day in a row — with spot costs touching $2,100 as the worldwide rush for bullion seems set to proceed. Gold costs are on the right track to hit recent highs subsequent 12 months and will stay above … Read more

Australia farmers are giving sheep away for free
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Australia farmers are giving sheep away for free

Marcos Del Mazo | Lightrocket | Getty Photographs Australia’s mutton glut despatched costs tumbling, and a few farmers are culling or making a gift of their sheep to avoid wasting prices as an alternative of rearing them on-farm. Mutton costs have slumped 70% over the previous yr to $1.23 per kg, information supplied by Meat … Read more

Goldman Sachs sees ‘clear deficit’ of iron ore for the rest of the year
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Goldman Sachs sees 'clear deficit' of iron ore for the rest of the year

A employee pouring molten iron right into a mould at a mill manufacturing marine engine parts in Huaian, Jiangsu province, China. Reuters The iron ore market is taking a look at a shortfall for the remainder of the 12 months as a result of low inventories and falling manufacturing, stated Goldman Sachs. “Moderately than dealing … Read more

Global rice markets are in crisis amid ‘artificial’ shortage
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Global rice markets are in crisis amid 'artificial' shortage

Rice is an important staple for over half the worldwide inhabitants and the world is bracing for its most vital scarcity in 20 years. India’s export ban on rice is reverberating by means of global rice markets, threatening food security if growing nations can not afford or entry rice. “The one scarcity on the market … Read more

Strait of Hormuz is in focus as Israel-Hamas war threatens to spread
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Strait of Hormuz is in focus as Israel-Hamas war threatens to spread

Tankers depicted within the Strait of Hormuz — a strategically necessary waterway which separates Iran, Oman and the United Arab Emirates. ATTA KENARE | AFP | Getty Photos It has been practically 4 weeks since Israel declared conflict on Palestinian militant group Hamas, and because the battle in Gaza enters the second stage, considerations of … Read more

Oil could hit record high of $157 if Israel-Hamas war escalates: World Bank
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Oil could hit record high of $157 if Israel-Hamas war escalates: World Bank

Image taken on Might 3, 2022 exhibits a basic view of Slovakia’s largest mineral oil refinery Slovnaft in Bratislava, Slovakia. Joe Klamar | Afp | Getty Pictures Report excessive oil costs could possibly be on the horizon within the occasion of a conflagration of the continued Israel-Hamas struggle, the World Financial institution cautioned. Ought to … Read more

caution ahead of Fed meeting; Middle East tensions spike
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caution ahead of Fed meeting; Middle East tensions spike

In an aerial view, the Valero Houston refinery seen on August 28, 2023 in Houston, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Photos Oil costs dipped even after Israel despatched floor forces into the Gaza Strip, elevating tensions within the Center East, as traders intently monitor the U.S. Federal Reserve’s financial coverage assembly later this week. Global benchmark … Read more

Chevron, Exxon’s latest buys could herald a new era of oil megamergers
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Chevron, Exxon's latest buys could herald a new era of oil megamergers

Marathon Petroleum’s oil refinery in Anacortes, Washington. David Ryder | Reuters Power heavyweights Chevron and Exxon Mobil introduced shiny new acquisitions this month — and a few business watchers say it could possibly be the beginning of extra multibillion megadeals to return. Chevron on Monday said it’s buying Hess for $53 billion in inventory, permitting … Read more

China’s exports and imports sink in September as global demand falters
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China has reported its exports and imports each fell in September from a yr earlier as international demand remained muted ByZEN SOO AP enterprise author October 12, 2023, 11:49 PM FILE – New automobiles wait to be transported on a dockyard in Yantai in japanese China’s Shandong province on Aug. 6, 2023. China’s exports and … Read more