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Rising Oil Prices and Treasury Yields Put the U.S. Stock Rally at Risk
Oil briefly climbed above $100 per barrel for the first time since May before easing slightly below that level on Friday. The surge was driven by fears of global supply disruptions as trade through the Strait of Hormuz slowed to a near standstill.
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Gold Holds Near $4,050 as Markets Await the Fed
During the session, gold traded between $4,021.20 and $4,083.10 per ounce. The rebound from the session low suggests that buying interest has returned, although further gains remain limited by resistance above.
Asian Stocks Tumble as Oil Surge Raises Interest-Rate Risks
Asian equities fell sharply on Friday as oil prices climbed nearly 40% this month, reviving inflation concerns and increasing expectations that central banks may need to maintain tighter monetary policy.
U.S. Dollar Strengthens as Oil Prices and Tariffs Revive Inflation Concerns
The U.S. Dollar Index held near 101.45, its highest level in three weeks. Meanwhile, the British pound weakened to $1.3313, the euro slipped to $1.1376, and the Japanese yen remained close to a 40-year low at 163.86 per dollar.
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WGC: Gold May Trade Sideways in the Second Half, but Breakout Remain
After rising above $5,500 per ounce in January and falling below $4,000 per ounce by late June, gold has experienced one of its most volatile periods in years.