[MARKET UPDATE] WTI falls USD 0.70/bbl and spot gold dips ~USD 10/oz following the NBC report which suggested US President Trump told advisors to avoid a prolonged war
The decline in WTI and gold prices suggests a market reaction to the report of President Trump advising against a prolonged war, which could ease geopolitical tensions and thus reduce demand for safe-haven assets like gold and crude oil.
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[MARKET UPDATE] WTI falls USD 0.70/bbl and spot gold dips ~USD 10/oz following the NBC report which suggested US President Trump told advisors to avoid a prolonged war
US President Trump has told his National Security team that any US military action in Iran to be swift and decisive, NBC News reports citing sources; adds that a sustained war is undesirable
Bank of Korea keeps Base Rate unchanged at 2.50%, as expected
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This sentiment may indicate investors are reassessing risk premiums associated with potential conflicts, impacting market dynamics and pricing across commodities.
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