Venezuela passes mining law as Acting President Rodriguez courts investment, according to Bloomberg

The passage of the mining law by Venezuela’s Acting President Rodriguez signals a push to attract foreign investment, particularly in the metals sector.

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North Korea's Foreign Minister tells Chinese counterpart that ties between the two countries are developing into an elevated new phase

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Iran's head of Strategic Council of Foreign Relations Kamal Karazi died from injuries sustained during US-Israeli strikes

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Venezuela passes mining law as Acting President Rodriguez courts investment, according to Bloomberg

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US President Trump and UK PM Starmer discussed the Iran war and agreed to find a way to restart Hormuz traffic

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US President Trump posts "There are reports that Iran is charging fees to tankers going through the Hormuz Strait — They better not be and, if they are, they better stop now!"

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This move may be seen as an attempt to stabilize the economy and enhance resource exploitation at a time of need, creating potential opportunities for investors while also indicating a shift in regulatory frameworks that could spur foreign interest.

Metals · last 90 days

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METALS/1 Sept · 08:06 UTC

Two oil supertankers were reportedly hit by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, reports citing Marisks suggest (details light)

Spot Gold, after we published−1.0%

Further upside seen in energy, downside in equities and fixed and fresh USD strength following this. - Spot gold slipped to USD 4390/oz before dipping lower.

METALS/7 Sept · 08:03 UTC

Chinese Gold Reserves 76.73mln/oz (prev. 76.08mln/oz).

of around USD 10/oz seen in XAU following this, after we published+0.2%

METALS/1 Sept · 16:17 UTC

Initial reports of an American attack on Iran, reports i24's Stein.

Spot gold, after we published−0.4%

METALS/1 Sept · 08:06 UTC

Two oil supertankers were reportedly hit by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, reports citing Marisks suggest (details light).

- Spot gold, after we published−0.8%

EQUITIES/8 Sept · 05:24 UTC

Saudi Energy Minister says a number of energy facilities and utilities were hit; are temporarily halting some operations.

Equity indices, after we published−0.3%

ENERGY/8 Sept · 05:23 UTC

Saudi Energy Minister says a number of energy facilities and utilities were hit; are temporarily halting some operations.

Brent Nov'26, after we published+1.0%

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