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Gold prices fall on strong dollar ahead of central bank meeting

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Precious metal values declined during Tuesday trading sessions as a stronger United States dollar increased purchasing costs for international buyers while financial institutions awaited the outcome of a critical central bank meeting. Official market reports published by Emirates News Agency confirmed that gold slips as firm dollar weighs; focus turns to Fed meeting perspectives across global commodity exchanges. Spot gold...
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Bank of Korea holds 2.5% rate and rolls out dot plot

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SEOUL: South Korea’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.50% on Thursday, maintaining the Base Rate as policymakers balanced a steady inflation backdrop with improving economic momentum and ongoing financial stability concerns. The Bank of Korea’s Monetary Policy Board said it would hold the current level while assessing developments in......
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Gold prices rise as risk sentiment weakens globally

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LONDON, December 19, 2025: Gold prices rose on Thursday as investors shifted toward safe-haven assets amid weaker risk sentiment following mixed U.S. labor market data, geopolitical tensions, and firm signals from the Federal Reserve that interest rates will remain restrictive until inflation is fully contained. Spot gold was last up 0.3 percent at $2,378.40 per ounce, while U.S.......
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Global trade concerns push gold beyond $2,950 in record rally

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Gold soars past $2,950, reaching record highs as investors seek safety amid trade tensions, falling yields, and central bank demand, pushing markets toward defensive strategies....
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U.S. Treasury yields drop despite stronger-than-expected inflation data

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Treasury yields declined despite inflation data exceeding forecasts. Investors focused on upcoming Fed signals as markets awaited the PCE index to gauge inflation trends and policy shifts....
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Wall Street tumbles as CPI report dampens interest rate optimism

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U.S. stocks tumbled Wednesday after inflation data exceeded forecasts, raising fears of delayed rate cuts. The CPI report fueled uncertainty, sending the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq lower....