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Gold prices rise as traders eye Fed Chair’s speech for rate cut clues

Powell is scheduled to speak later in the day, likely marking the last public remarks before the Fed's December meeting

Oil prices fall modestly as U.S. inventories rise, OPEC+ meeting approaches

Brent oil futures for February delivery dipped 0.1 percent to $73.58 a barrel

Oil prices rise ahead of this week’s OPEC+ meeting

The group will likely extend its output cuts until the end of the first quarter of 2025 amid supply concerns

Gold prices rise as traders await Fed’s December rate cut decision

The dollar index was up 0.07 percent to 106.52, reducing gold’s appeal among holders of other currencies

Gold prices decline as Trump’s tariff threat bolsters dollar

In the UAE, gold rates fell by AED3.75, with 24-carat gold priced at AED318.25 and 22-carat gold at AED294.50

Gold prices fall on stronger dollar

The dollar index was up 0.15 percent to 106.25, reducing gold's appeal among holders of other currencies

Oil prices remain near 2-week high on supply risks

China's crude imports rebounded in November as lower prices drew stockpiling demand

Gold prices fall sharply from three-week high

Despite the sharp decline in the U.S. dollar, gold prices fell on prospects of easing tensions in the Middle East

Egypt central bank keeps overnight interest rates unchanged

Egypt's annual headline inflation remained broadly stable for the third consecutive month, at 26.5 percent in October 2024

Gold prices set for best week in a year on escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions

The U.S. dollar picked up again, rising to around a 13-month high after gaining 0.17 percent to 107.14

Gold prices rise for fourth day straight as Russia-Ukraine tensions escalate

The U.S. dollar index fell 0.11 percent to 106.57, making gold prices more appealing for other currency holders

UAE’s digital banking sector on track to reach $175.7 billion by 2029

In 2024, 80 percent of UAE banks have prioritized digital transformation, placing the nation at the center of the tech-driven banking evolution