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Trade and geopolitical tensions remain in focus as the U.S. tariff deadline on China approaches and the Ukraine war regains attention

Trump announced on Friday that he will meet with Putin in Alaska on August 15 to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine

Investors remained cautious as they assessed how upcoming Fed appointments could shape the central bank’s policy path

Gold prices found support as the U.S. dollar index hovered near a one-week low, pressured by unexpectedly weak U.S. jobs data

Key drivers that have propelled metals higher in recent years remain intact, and additional tailwinds could emerge in the second half

Investors remain cautious while hoping for negotiation breakthroughs and more accommodating monetary policy

U.S. dollar strength dampens gold's appeal, with spot gold trading slightly down at $3,376.01 per ounce

Loan growth is expected to remain strong for the remainder of the year in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE
