View: Source Gold rises above $4,200 as weak US data and central bank buying bolster demand. Gold prices climbed on Thursday, extending a week-long rally as investors continued to hedge against uncertainty over the US economy, even after lawmakers moved to end the government shutdown. Spot gold was trading at $4,234.63 an ounce by 09:25 GMT. The yellow metal has seen …
Continue ReadingView: Source Canada is working to reignite trade ties with India after a diplomatic pause that stalled negotiations in 2023. The emphasis is now shifting from political tensions to economic opportunity, with both governments keen to develop partnerships in sectors like critical minerals, clean energy, aerospace, agriculture, and artificial intelligence. According to a Reuters report, Canadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu’s recent three-day …
Continue ReadingView: Source The U.S. all-in aluminum price hit a record $4,816 per ton, nearly double its 2023 lows, as inventories tightened sharply. Trump’s 50% steel and aluminum tariffs slashed Canadian imports and spurred renewed interest in domestic production. Analysts warn that rising aluminum costs could intensify inflationary pressures amid strong global demand from AI and data center construction. Aluminum prices in …
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