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Gold maintains safe-haven appeal despite Federal Reserve's stance on rates
Venezuela's oil exports had grown 12 percent in 2023 to 700,000 bpd after the easing of some U.S. sanctions
Strong dollar and rising treasury yields impact gold's appeal
Brent crude futures for June delivery gained 48 cents, or 0.5 percent, settling at $90.58 per barrel
Gold prices increased to an all-time high of $2,431.29 on Friday, gaining over 14 percent this year
Investors eye Federal Reserve meeting minutes and inflation figures for market direction
UK leaves borrowing costs unchanged at 5.25 percent despite fall in annual inflation
Gold prices remained undeterred despite the robust U.S. job growth in March
Investors await consumer price index data from U.S. and China later this week
Central bank emphasizes inflation targets as economy aims for stability
Japanese firms raise wages by 5.24 percent, the highest increase in 33 years
