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Increased geopolitical tensions in the Middle East heightened the demand for safe havens
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures also rose by 0.4 percent to $67.61 per barrel
23,204 new companies launched in real estate and services, marking 8.4 percent annual growth
The U.S. President said reciprocal duties on U.S. trading partners would be implemented alongside auto tariffs
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures jumped 1.8 percent to $68.09 per barrel
Expectations of lower Russian oil supply in the near term provided some support to oil prices
Bullion is on track for a second consecutive weekly increase, rising 2.5 percent so far this week
Kasman: “Where we stand now is with a heightened concern about the U.S. economy"
Canada stands as the largest foreign supplier of steel and aluminum to the U.S.
Trump's tariffs may fuel inflation, pushing safe-haven gold to a record high of $2,956.15
Crude prices rose from three-year lows, aided by improving sentiment and a weaker dollar
