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Oil prices top $100 as US-Iran ceasefire talks stall
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Crude oil prices have surpassed $100 per barrel amid stalled peace talks between the United States and Iran. Trade through the Strait of Hormuz remains restricted, with Iran seizing two ships and the US maintaining a naval blockade. Analysts warn of further price increases due to ongoing disruptions.
Silver and gold prices remain hesitant amid ongoing market confusion but show signs of building support for a potential longer-term uptrend.
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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing will relaunch gold futures in coming months as demand grows in mainland China. Officials aim to expand products, clearing, and storage facilities.
Gold prices remained stable as investors weighed economic fallout from the Middle East conflict ahead of a US Federal Reserve decision. Renewed Iranian attacks and the killing of a senior Iranian official have heightened tensions, disrupting oil supplies and driving prices above $100 a barrel.
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Gold prices on India's MCX dropped sharply by Rs 3,000 per 10 grams as investors adopted a cautious stance before the US Federal Reserve policy meeting. Factors including profit booking in global markets, rising oil prices, and ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia contributed to the volatility in bullion trading. Analysts advise a sell-on-rise strategy amid these conditions.
Economist Juan Carlos Hallak reviewed a 2025 report from the Faculty of Economic Sciences on Argentina's export profile, stressing the need to boost goods with higher added value beyond commodities. The study shows that differentiated exports grew nearly 10% in 2025 compared to 2024, though it remains an early advance.
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Brazil's pulp exports hit a record in 2025, with 22.25 million tons and revenues of US$ 10.25 billion. However, expert Andreas Mirow warns of a potential structural imbalance between supply and demand in coming years.
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