Central Bank
China's central bank marked its 18th consecutive month of gold purchases in April
Gold prices have established a support base around the $2,280 mark over the past week
Brent oil futures expiring in July had risen by 0.5 percent to reach $83.73 per barrel
The report forecasts a growth rate of 4.30 percent for the Egyptian economy in 2025/2026
Currently, markets are pricing a 67 percent chance of a U.S. interest rate cut in September
Total private bids amounted to QAR5.4 billion
Powell's assurance that further rate hikes were off the table will help bullion
Investor sentiment remains cautious ahead of the interest rate decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve
Gold prices have declined more than $140 after reaching a record high of $2,431.29 on April 12
UAE banks' monetary base expanded 2.7 percent monthly to AED688.7 billion in February
Gold lost 2.2 percent last week amidst easing tensions in the Middle East
