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August 26, 2024

Gold Extends Gains on Fed Rate Cut Hopes

Gold prices edged higher on Monday, extending gains from the last session as Federal Reserve Chair’s remarks solidified expectations of an interest rate cut next month.

Spot gold rose 0.2% to $2,516.09 per ounce.

US gold futures gained 0.2% to $2,55…

Oil Prices Rise 3% on Middle East Escalation Fears

Oil prices rose about 3% Monday on fears that escalation in the Middle East could disrupt oil supplies from the region.

Brent crude futures rose $2.30, or 2.91%, to $81.32 a barrel, while US crude futures rose $2.22, or 2.97%, to $77.05 a barrel.

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