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Venezuela's oil exports had grown 12 percent in 2023 to 700,000 bpd after the easing of some U.S. sanctions
Brent oil futures fell 0.1 percent to $89.89 per barrel
Strong dollar and rising treasury yields impact gold's appeal
The 2024 figure represents a 0.1 percentage point increase from the previous World Economic Outlook report in January
Low participation from U.S. investors bodes well for gold's rally
Central bank buying and geopolitical tensions drive gold's rally near record-high
Brent crude futures for June delivery gained 48 cents, or 0.5 percent, settling at $90.58 per barrel
Investors eye Federal Reserve meeting minutes and inflation figures for market direction
Brent oil futures expiring in June rose by 0.6 percent to reach $90.89 per barrel
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
