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Tracked gold higher for a second day as a falling dollar and yields followed the US-Iran truce and easing inflation worries.

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Market Chatter: Gold Steadied as Traders Weigh Prospects of US-Iran Peace Deal

Gold traded in a narrow range as traders once again waited to see whether hopes of a peace deal in the Middle East would develop into something more concrete, Bloomberg reported about an hour a go this Thursday morning.It said bullion hovered just above US$4,500 an ounce, having risen 1.4% in the previous session. Iran is assessing the latest peace proposal from the US, although Tehran gave no indication of when it would respond, it noted.Spot gold had edged down 0.3% to $4,532.01 an ounce at 9:30 a.m. in London.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally, and/or from other media sources. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Update: Gold Trading Higher as Yields and the Dollar Decline

(Updates prices.)Gold traded higher midafternoon Wednesday as treasury yields and the dollar fell.Gold for June delivery was last seen up US$25.90 to US$4,537.10 per ounce.The price of the precious metal has been challenged by a higher dollar and rising bond yields as investors fret the high oil prices that have followed the war on Iran will force central banks to hike interest rates to stave off rising inflation."Gold trades lower on Fed hike anxiety as the dollar, and not least bond yields, continue to rise amid inflation concerns driven by the Middle East conflict and prolonged disruption to the supply of key commodities moving from the Persian Gulf through the almost closed Strait of Hormuz," Saxo Bank noted.The dollar weakened, with the ICE dollar index last seen down 0.19 points to 99.13. Treasury yields eased off 15-month highs, with the U.S. two-year note last seen down 7.0 basis points to 4.057% after rising to the highest since February 2025 a day earlier, while the 10-year note was paying 4.586%, down 8.5 points.

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Gold Edges Lower Even as Yields Ease and the Dollar Steadies

Gold prices fell for a third-straight session early Wednesday even as treasury yields eased and the dollar steadied. Gold for June delivery was last seen down $11.30 to US$4,499.90 per ounce, the lowest since March 26.The price of the precious metal has been challenged by a higher dollar and rising bond yields as investors fret the high oil prices that have followed the war on Iran will force central banks to hike interest rates to stave off rising inflation."Gold trades lower on Fed hike anxiety as the dollar, and not least bond yields, continue to rise amid inflation concerns driven by the Middle East conflict and prolonged disruption to the supply of key commodities moving from the Persian Gulf through the almost closed Strait of Hormuz," Saxo Bank noted.The dollar was mostly steady early, with the ICE dollar index last seen up 0.02 points to 99.35. Treasury yields eased off 15-month highs, with the U.S. two-year note last seen down 0.8 basis points to 4.119% after rising to the highest since February 2025 a day earlier, while the 10-year note was paying 4.655%, down 1.6 points.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Advance Pre-Bell Wednesday Ahead of Nvidia Earnings Report

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.4% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.7% higher in Wednesday's premarket activity, ahead of the release of Nvidia's (NVDA) latest financial results.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.3%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.6% before the start of regular trading.Earlier Wednesday, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported that mortgage applications declined in the week ended May 15 due to a seven-week high in mortgage rates.The weekly petroleum stocks data will be released at 10:30 am ET.The minutes of the April 28-29 Federal Open Market Committee meeting will be released at 2 pm ET.In premarket activity, bitcoin was up by 0.8%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.8% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 0.8%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) was flat.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated 0.03%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.3%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) gained 0.3%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.3% higher.ImmunityBio's (IBRX) stock was up more than 8% premarket after the company said its supplemental biologics license application for Anktiva in combination with Bacillus Calmette-Guerin in patients with bladder cancer with papillary disease has been accepted for review by the US Food and Drug Administration.Winners and Losers:EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.8%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) retreated by 0.5%.Dorian LPG (LPG) stock was up more than 5% before Wednesday's opening bell after the company reported higher fiscal Q4 adjusted earnings and revenue.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.2%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.6%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.7% lower.CorVel (CRVL) shares were up more than 1% pre-bell after the company reported higher fiscal Q4 earnings and revenue.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.5%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was down 0.1%, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) retreated 0.2%.Southwest Airlines (LUV) stock was up more than 1% before the opening bell after Business Standard reported that the company opened a Global Innovation Centre in Hyderabad through its wholly owned subsidiary, Southwest Airlines India, as the U.S. carrier expands its global technology, engineering, and business operations capabilities.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced by 0.9%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.6%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) increased by 1.8%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 2%.Nvidia shares were up more than 1% in premarket activity ahead of the release of its quarterly financial results. The company will open its first research center in Singapore, focused on embodied AI and improving AI infrastructure efficiency, according to multiple media reports.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.2% and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was down 0.9%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) retreated 0.01%. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.5%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) rose by 0.5%.Tesla (TSLA) shares were up more than 1% pre-bell. Recruitment notices on the electric vehicle maker's website showed it is hiring people for driver-assistance roles in China.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 0.8% to $107.77 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down 0.2% at $3.11 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) decreased by 2.2%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.1% lower.Gold futures for May retreated by 0.3% to $4,498.10 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures rose 1.2% to $76.08 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was up by 0.4%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) rose by 2.3%.

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Update: Gold Trading Lower as USD and Yields Rise on Inflation Worries

(Updates prices.)Gold moved lower midafternoon Tuesday as the dollar and yields continued to climb on rising concerns higher interest rates are coming as oil prices rise due to the war on Iran.Gold for June delivery was last seen down US$45.80 to US$4,509.50 per ounce.The price of the precious metal has remained rangebound for the past two months after the United States and Israel launched their war on Iran. Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has shut in exports of a fifth of daily oil supply, raising oil prices by more than half and hiking inflation. Traders have turned away from gold towards the dollar as treasury yields climb on expectations central banks will hike interest rates to slow rising prices."Gold continues to hold above support around US$4,500, with the next key downside level being the 200-day moving average, last seen near US$4,355. Traders remain focused on the Middle East crisis and the inflationary impact of sustained higher energy prices, which are pushing global inflation higher while forcing central banks to shift their focus toward potential rate hikes," Saxo Bank wrote.The dollar rose early, with the ICE dollar index last seen up 0.08 points to 99.28. Treasury yields surged, with the U.S. two year note last seen paying 4.103%, up 4.4 basis points, while the yield on the 10-year note was up 6.1 points to 4.654%.

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Gold Edges Lower as USD and Yields Rise on Inflation Worries

Gold prices edged lower early Tuesday as the dollar and yields continued to climb on rising concerns higher interest rates are coming as oil prices rise due to the war on Iran.Gold for June delivery was last seen down $19.90 to US$4,538.10 per ounce.The price of the precious metal has remained rangebound for the past two months after the United States and Israel launched their war on Iran. Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has shut in exports of a fifth of daily oil supply, raising oil prices by more than half and hiking inflation. Traders have turned away from gold towards the dollar as treasury yields climb on expectations central banks will hike interest rates to slow rising prices."Gold continues to hold above support around US$4,500, with the next key downside level being the 200-day moving average, last seen near US$4,355. Traders remain focused on the Middle East crisis and the inflationary impact of sustained higher energy prices, which are pushing global inflation higher while forcing central banks to shift their focus toward potential rate hikes," Saxo Bank wrote.The dollar rose early, with the ICE dollar index last seen up 0.14 points to 99.34. Treasury yields surged, with the U.S. two year note last seen paying 4.114%, up 5.5 basis points to the highest since February 2025, while the yield on the 10-year note was up 7.2 points to 4.665%.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Edge Lower Pre-Bell Tuesday Amid Uncertainty Surrounding US-Iran Talks

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.4% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.7% lower in Tuesday's premarket activity amid uncertainty surrounding US-Iran negotiations.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.4%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 0.6% before the start of regular trading.The pending home sales data for April will be released at 10 am ET.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 0.2%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.3% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 0.7%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) declined by 0.02%.Power Play:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 1%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.6% lower, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.3%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) declined by 3.4%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) fell by 1.7%.Agilysys (AGYS) shares were up more than 23% in premarket activity after the company overnight reported fiscal Q4 earnings and sales above market expectations.Winners and Losers:HealthcareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated by 0.04%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.04%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was up 0.3%.Relay Therapeutics (RLAY) stock was up more than 9% premarket after the company said that the early phase 2 data showed its experimental drug zovegalisib reduced lesion volume in patients with rare vascular anomalies linked to PIK3CA mutations.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated 0.1%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.01%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.1% higher.XP (XP) shares were down 5.2% in premarket activity after the company overnight reported Q1 results that fell short of analyst expectations.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.1%, and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was 0.4% lower. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was flat. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.7%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.7% higher.Amer Sports (AS) shares were up more than 3% pre-bell after the company reported Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated 0.1%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was 0.1% lower, and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) gained 0.2%.Allegiant Travel (ALGT) stock was down more than 1% before the opening bell after the company said it is launching eight new nonstop routes beginning in fall 2026, expanding service across Florida leisure markets.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was 1.3%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.4%.Equinor (EQNR) stock was up more than 1% before the opening bell after the company said it signed a 5-year agreement with Eneco to supply natural gas from the Norwegian continental shelf.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 0.3% to $108.38 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up 1.2% at $3.06 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased by 1.5%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.2% higher.Gold futures for May retreated by 0.5% to $4,534.30 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures fell by 1.7% to $76.13 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was down by 0.3%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) declined by 1.5%.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Monday Amid Stalled Iran Peace Efforts, Inflation Concerns

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.1%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.03% lower in Monday's premarket activity as stalled diplomatic efforts between the US and Iran fuel concerns about inflation.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.4%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.7%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 0.4% before the start of regular trading.The New York Fed's services sector index improved to negative 5.8 in May from negative 14.0 in April, signaling a slower pace of contraction.The National Association of Home Builders' index for May will be released at 10 am ET.The US Treasury's international capital standards report for March will be released at 4 pm ET.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 2%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 2.9% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated by 4.8%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) lost 0.9%.Power Play:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) was flat, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.1% lower, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.4%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was down 1.1%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) lost 0.4%.LiveRamp (RAMP) shares were up more than 26% in premarket activity after the company agreed to be acquired by Publicis Groupe in an all-cash deal valued at about $2.17 billion. The company also reported higher fiscal Q4 financial results.Winners and Losers:EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was up 0.8%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.04%.Dominion Energy (D) shares rose more than 15%, while NextEra Energy (NEE) stock declined over 1% after the companies agreed to merge in an all-stock deal.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.02%, and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was 2% lower. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.6%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) retreated by 0.3%.Ford Motor (F) shares were up more than 6% pre-bell after the company said it has outlined a revised Europe strategy built around new electric vehicles, commercial software services, and a broader product rollout through 2029.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.1%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) retreated 0.01% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was down 0.3%.Ryanair (RYAAY) stock was up more than 4% before the opening bell after the company reported higher fiscal 2026 earnings and revenue.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated by 0.6%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.8%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) slipped 0.2%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.5% lower.ImmunityBio (IBRX) stock rose more than 4% premarket after the company said it signed an exclusive development and supply agreement with Japan BCG Laboratory to get exclusive rights to develop, import, and commercialize the latter's intravesical Tokyo-172 BCG in the US.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated by 0.3%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.8%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.5% higher.Mizuho Financial (MFG) shares were down more than 4% pre-bell after the company said it had not yet made a final decision on an investment in Rakuten Bank.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 0.9% to $104.50 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up 2.3% at $3.03 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) decreased by 0.2%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 2.2% higher.Gold futures for May gained by 0.1% to reach $4,567.60 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures fell by 0.3% to $77.31 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) advanced by 0.1%, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) increased by 0.4%.

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Update: Gold Falls as the USD and Treasury Yields Surge on Inflation Worries

(Updates prices)Gold traded lower midafternoon Friday as the dollar and yields climbed on concerns around inflation and concerns the rise in oil prices will force central banks to hike interest rates.Gold for June delivery was last seen down $119.40 to US$4,565.90 per ounce.The drop comes as traders continue to turn to the dollar and bonds to counter fears of higher interest rates, seeing gold as no safe store of value amid rising inflation. The United States this week reported consumer and wholesale prices surged last month as the war on Iran produced the largest-ever energy supply shock, pushing up oil prices by half."Inflation data saw yields rise and gold fall. Overall, the Iran conflict has held gold back despite the abundant uncertainty. We still expect for that uncertainty to turn more gold positive eventually," Christopher Louney, a gold and natural gas analyst at RBC Capital Markets, wrote.The dollar rose early, with the ICE dollar index last seen up 0.41 points to 99.23, the highest since April 7. Treasury yields were also sharply higher. The yield on the two-year note was last seen up 6.0 basis points to 4.09%, while the 10-year note was paying 4.598%, up 10.9 points to the highest since May 21. 2025.

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Gold Falls as the USD and Treasury Yields Surge on Inflation Worries

Gold traded sharply lower early Friday as the dollar and yields climbed on concerns around inflation and concerns the rise in oil prices will force central banks to hike interest rates.Gold for June delivery was last seen down $136.10 to US$4,549.20 per ounce, the lowest since May 4.The drop comes as traders continue to turn to the dollar and bonds to counter fears of higher interest rates, seeing gold as no safe store of value amid rising inflation. The United States this week reported consumer and wholesale prices surged last month as the war on Iran produced the largest-ever energy supply shock, pushing up oil prices by half."Inflation data saw yields rise and gold fall. Overall, the Iran conflict has held gold back despite the abundant uncertainty. We still expect for that uncertainty to turn more gold positive eventually," Christopher Louney, a gold and natural gas analyst at RBC Capital Markets, wrote.The dollar rose early, with the ICE dollar index last seen up 0.41 points to 99.23, the highest since April 7. Treasury yields were also sharply higher. The yield on the two-year note was last seen up 4.1 basis points to 4.071, while the 10-year note was paying 4.563%, up 7.4 points to the highest since May 21. 2025.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Friday Amid Oil Surge, Higher Yields, Geopolitical Uncertainty

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.9% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 1.3% lower in Friday's premarket activity as mounting inflation concerns linked to Middle East tensions and stronger oil prices reduce appetite for risk assets.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 1.1%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.7%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 1.5% before the start of regular trading.The New York Federal Reserve's Empire State manufacturing index rose to 19.6 in May from 11.0 in April, compared with expectations of a decrease to a reading of 7.2 in a survey compiled by Bloomberg and the strongest reading in over four years.The industrial production data for April will be released at 9:15 am ET.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 1%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated by 1.7%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) lost 0.03%.Power Play:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated by 0.6%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was flat and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises (BW) stock was down more than 10% before the opening bell after the company said it priced a public offering of roughly 10.8 million common shares at $18.50 apiece, subject to customary closing conditions.Winners and Losers:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated by 0.2%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.7%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.9% higher.HSBC (HSBC) shares were down more than 3% pre-bell after the Financial Times reported the bank has yet to deploy the $4 billion it previously committed to its private credit strategy, with no current timeline for the planned investment.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.3% and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was flat. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 1%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) gained 1.5%, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was down 0.7%.Tesla (TSLA) shares retreated more than 2% pre-bell after Reuters reported that the company came under pressure from an Australian judge, who questioned whether the automaker was taking the discovery process seriously in a class action over alleged vehicle defects and misleading claims.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 1.8%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1.8% lower, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 1.5%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) fell by 2.7%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) declined by 3.1%.Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) shares declined more than 2% in premarket activity after the company said it plans to reduce its stake in Vanguard International Semiconductor to 19% from 27.1% by selling 152 million shares.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated by 0.1%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.3%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.2% lowerAlumis (ALMS) stock was down more than 1% premarket after the company reported a Q1 net loss and lower revenue.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) gained by 0.9%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.5%.BP (BP) shares retreated by 0.9% pre-bell. Reuters reported that the company is contemplating selling certain natural gas assets in Egypt.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 3.4% to $104.62 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was up 1.7% at $2.94 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased by 2%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.5% higher.Gold futures for May retreated by 2.8% to $4,556.20 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures fell by 7.9% to $78.62 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 2.1% lower, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) declined by 5.8%.

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Update: Gold Trading Lower as the Dollar Rises Following U.S. Retail Sales Data

(Updates prices.)Gold moved lower midafternoon Thursday as the dollar rose after a report showed U.S. retail-sales growth slowed in April.Gold for June delivery was last seen down US$22.20 to US$4,684.50.The U.S. Census Bureau reported retail sales roes by 0.5% last month, down from a revised 1.6% in March but matching expectations according to Marketwatch.The report follows on day-prior data showing wholesale prices rose by the most in four years in April, with oil prices surging amid the war on Iran, raising concerns the Federal Reserve will need to raise interest rates to slow inflation caused by higher oil prices.The threat of higher interest rates has kept gold rangebound, with the metal trading in a tight range for the past six weeks.The dollar rose following the report, with the ICE dollar index last seen up 0.27 points to 98.79. Treasury yields steadied, with the yield on the U.S. two-year note was last seen up 0.2 basis points to 3.994%, while the 10-year note was paying 4.457%, down 1.2 points.

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Gold Edges Higher as Treasury Yields Ease Following U.S. Retail Sales Data

Gold edged higher early Thursday as treasury yields eased after a report showed U.S. retail-sales growth slowed in April.Gold for June delivery was last seen up $4.00 to US$4,710.70.The U.S. Census Bureau reported retail sales roes by 0.5% last month, down from a revised 1.6% in March but matching expectations according to Marketwatch.The report follows on day-prior data showing wholesale prices rose by the most in four years with oil prices surging amid the war on Iran, raising concerns the Federal Reserve will need to raise interest rates to slow inflation caused by higher oil prices.The threat of higher interest rates has kept gold rangebound, with the metal trading in a tight range for the past six weeks.Treasury yields fell following the sales data, bullish for gold since it pays no interest. The yield on the U.S. two-year note was last seen down 2.3 basis points to 3.969%, while the 10-year note was paying 4.443%, down 2.6 points. The dollar edged higher, with the ICE dollar index last seen up 0.5 points to 98.58.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Advance Pre-Bell Thursday Amid US-China Meeting

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.4% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.2% higher in Thursday's premarket activity amid a two-day meeting between the US and China.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.3%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.7%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.2% before the start of regular trading.US initial jobless claims rose to a level of 211,000 in the week ended May 9 from a downwardly revised 199,000 level in the previous week, compared with expectations for a smaller increase to 205,000 in a survey of analysts compiled by Bloomberg.US import prices rose by 1.9% in April, above the 1% increase expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:35 am ET and faster than a 0.9% gain in March.US retail sales rose by 0.5% in April, as expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:35 am ET and following the previous month's 1.6% gain.Business inventory data for March is due to be released at 10 am ET, followed by weekly natural gas stocks at 10:30 am ET.Federal Reserve Kansas City President Jeffrey Schmid, Cleveland President Beth Hammack, New York President John Williams, and Governor Michael Barr are slated to speak on Thursday.In premarket action, bitcoin was down by 10%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.2% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 0.2%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) retreated by 0.01%.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.2%. The Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT), the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH), and the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) were flat.Doximity (DOCS) stock was down more than 10% premarket after the company overnight reported a steeper-than-expected drop in fiscal Q4 adjusted earnings and sales guidance for the next financial year lagged market expectations.Winners and Losers:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) gained by 0.4%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.5% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.7%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) increased by 0.3%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) fell by 0.1%.Cisco Systems (CSCO) shares were up more than 15% in premarket activity after the company reported forecast-beating fiscal Q3 results and said it plans to lay off about 4,000 employees, representing around 5% of its workforce.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.1%, and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) gained 0.3%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) increased by 0.3%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) retreated by 0.01%, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.3% higher.Yeti (YETI) shares were up more than 10% pre-bell after the company reported better-than-expected fiscal Q1 adjusted net income and net sales.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated by 0.2%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) gained 0.04% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Copa (CPA) stock was up more than 3% before the opening bell after the company reported higher Q1 earnings and operating revenue.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.3%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.02%.Consolidated Edison (ED) stock was down more than 2% before the opening bell. Goldman Sachs raised its price target on the company to $105 from $103 and maintained its sell rating.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.4%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.9%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.8% lower.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 0.1% to $100.95 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down 0.7% to $2.84 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) decreased by 0.7%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was flat.Gold futures for May retreated by 0.1% to $4,700.30 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures fell by 2.3% to $87.30 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 0.2% higher, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) declined by 0.8%.

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Update: Gold Edges Up Even as the Dollar Rises After U.S. Wholesale Inflation Surged Last Month

(Updates prices.)Gold edged higher midafternoon Wednesday even as the dollar rose after a report showed U.S. wholesale inflation surged in April.Gold for June delivery was last seen up $17.90 to US$4,704.60 per ounce.The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the Producer Price Index (PPI) rose at a 1.4% monthly pace from March, up from 0.7% a month earlier and well ahead of the consensus expectation for a rise of 0.5%, according to Marketwatch. On an annualized basis, PPI was up 6.0% in April, up from 4.3% a month earlier. Core PPI, excluding volatile food and energy, rose 4.4% annualized, up from 3.7% in March."The April increase is the largest advance since rising 1.7 percent in March 2022. On an unadjusted basis, the index for final demand rose 6.0 percent for the 12 months ended in April, the largest 12-month increase since moving up 6.4 percent in December 2022," the bureau noted.The report comes a day after the bureau reported the Consumer Price Index rose 3.8% year over year in April, up from 3.3% in March.Inflation has surged since the war on Iran pushed up oil prices by more than half, raising worries central banks will raise interest rates to slow rising prices, bearish for gold since it pays no interest."At the last Fed decision, three members dissented against the bank's decision to maintain its "easing bias", and the question is whether more rate setters will join that group at the next rate decision if energy prices remain high," Gustav Helgesson, Macro Strategist at SEB Research, wrote.The dollar was higher, with the ICE dollar index last seen up 0.21 points to 98.51. Treasury yields were also higher, with the yield on the U.S. two-year note up 0.2 basis points to 4.0%, while the 10-year note was up 1.6 points to 4.486%.

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Gold Steady As USD Rises After U.S. Wholesale Inflation Surged Last Month

Gold was steady early Wednesday even as the dollar rose after a report showed U.S. wholesale inflation surged in April.Gold for June delivery was last seen up $2.50 to US$4,689.20 per ounce.The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the Producer Price Index (PPI) rose at a 1.4% monthly pace from March, up from 0.7% a month earlier and well ahead of the consensus expectation for a rise of 0.5%, according to Marketwatch. On an annualized basis, PPI was up 6.0% in April, up from 4.3% a month earlier. Core PPI, excluding volatile food and energy, rose 4.4% annualized, up from 3.7% in March."The April increase is the largest advance since rising 1.7 percent in March 2022. On an unadjusted basis, the index for final demand rose 6.0 percent for the 12 months ended in April, the largest 12-month increase since moving up 6.4 percent in December 2022," the bureau noted.The report comes a day after the bureau reported the Consumer Price Index rose 3.8% year over year in April, up from 3.3% in March.Inflation has surged since the war on Iran pushed up oil prices by more than half, raising worries central banks will raise interest rates to slow rising prices, bearish for gold since it pays no interest."At the last Fed decision, three members dissented against the bank's decision to maintain its "easing bias", and the question is whether more rate setters will join that group at the next rate decision if energy prices remain high," Gustav Helgesson, Macro Strategist at SEB Research, wrote.The dollar was higher early, with the ICE dollar index last seen up 0.26 points to 98.55. Treasury yields were also higher, with the yield on the U.S. two-year note up 0.6 basis points to 4.004%, while the 10-year note was up 1.0 points to 4.48%.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Wednesday Ahead of US-China Meeting

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.1% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.3% higher in Wednesday's premarket activity as markets traded mixed ahead of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.US stock futures were also mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.03%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.5%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.3% before the start of regular trading.The US Producer Price Index rose by 1.4% in April following a 0.7% gain in March, well above the 0.5% gain expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:35 am ET.The weekly petroleum stocks data will be released at 10:30 am ET.Mortgage applications rose by 1.7% in the week ended May 8 after a 4.4% fall in the previous week, with the home purchase applications driving the increase despite a small uptick in mortgage rates, according to Mortgage Bankers Association data released Wednesday.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 0.3%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.3% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 0.9%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) gained 0.4%.Power Play:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated by 0.2%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) gained 0.7% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was down 0.1%.Red Cat (RCAT) stock was down more than 13% before the opening bell after the company said it priced an underwritten public offering of 23.9 million shares at $9.40 apiece.Winners and Losers:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.2% and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was 0.4% lower. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) retreated by 0.3%. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.1%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) declined by 0.3%.Birkenstock (BIRK) shares were down more than 5% pre-bell after the company reported lower-than-expected fiscal Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) declined by 0.5%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 1.5%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 1.6% higher.Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) shares were up more than 2% pre-bell after the company reported higher fiscal 2026 earnings and ordinary income.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced by 1.4%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1.3% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.8%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) increased by 1.5%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 2%.Nvidia (NVDA) shares were up more than 2% in premarket activity after reports that Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang is set to accompany US President Donald Trump on his visit to Beijing, a last-minute addition that has raised expectations of progress in stalled talks over Nvidia's H200 AI chip sales to China.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 1%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) retreated by 0.3%.Fluence Energy (FLNC) stock was down more than 2% before the opening bell after the company said it has priced an underwritten public offering of a total of 20 million of its Class A common shares on behalf of certain shareholders at $21 apiece.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated by 0.5%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.1%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.6% lower.Novo Nordisk (NVO) shares were up 0.4% pre-bell. The drugmaker presented new analyses from its phase 3 OASIS 4 trial showing that adults treated with Wegovy pill achieved substantial weight loss and improved physical function. The company also said it is pausing further manufacturing development at its Odense, Denmark, site.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 0.4% to $101.81 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down 0.6% at $2.83 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) decreased by 0.4%, while The United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.8% higher.Gold futures for May gained by 0.4% to reach $4,705.90 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures rose by 2.6% to $87.85 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 0.7% lower, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) fell by 0.7%.

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Update: Gold Trading Lower as the Dollar and Yields Rise as U.S. Inflation Surged Last Month

(Updates prices.)Gold moved lower midafternoon Tuesday, dropping for a second day as the dollar and yields rose after the United States reported inflation continued to surge last month on higher energy prices that followed the war on Iran.Gold for June delivery was last seen down $43.50 to US$4,685.20 per ounce.The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the April Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose at a 3.8% annualized pace, up from 3.3% in March, but matching expectations according to Marketwatch.Core CPI, excluding food and energy costs, rose 2.8%, up from 2.6% a month earlier, and above consensus estimates for a 2.7% rise.The rise comes as the Strait of Hormuz has been blocked since Feb. 28, when the United States and Israel launched the war on Iran, keeping 20% of daily oil demand supplied by Persian Gulf nations from the market, creating the largest-ever energy supply shock and raising oil prices by nearly half.Rising energy costs have raised concerns central banks will hike interest rates to slow inflation, sending investors to bonds and the dollar and keeping gold rangebound."Gold's rally has paused as higher real rates cap upside, but ongoing geopolitical risks and solid central-bank demand should provide downside support," TD Economics wrote.The dollar rose following the CPI report, with the ICE dollar index last seen up 0.42 points to 98.38. Treasury yields also rose, with the yield on the U.S. two-year note up 4.0 basis points to 4.006%, while the 10-year note was paying 4.46%, up 4.7 points.

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Gold Trading Lower as USD and Yields Rise as U.S. Inflation Surged Last Month

Gold moved lower early Tuesday, dropping for a second day as the dollar and yields rose after the United States reported inflation continued to surge last month on higher energy prices that followed the war on Iran. Gold for June delivery was last seen down $28.80 to US$4,700.50 per ounce.The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the April Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose at a 3.8% annualized pace, up from 3.3% in March, but matching expectations according to Marketwatch.Core CPI, excluding food and energy costs, rose 2.8%, up from 2.6% a month earlier, and above consensus estimates for a 2.7% rise.The rise comes as the Strait of Hormuz has been blocked since Feb. 28, when the United States and Israel launched the war on Iran, keeping 20% of daily oil demand supplied by Persian Gulf nations from the market, creating the largest-ever energy supply shock and raising oil prices by nearly half.Rising energy costs have raised concerns central banks will raise interest rates to slow inflation, sending investors to bonds and the dollar and keeping gold rangebound."Gold's rally has paused as higher real rates cap upside, but ongoing geopolitical risks and solid central-bank demand should provide downside support," TD Economics wrote.The dollar rose following the CPI report, with the ICE dollar index last seen up 0.29 points to 98.25. Treasury yields also rose, with the yield on the U.S. two-year note up 2.5 basis points to 3.994%, while the 10-year note was paying 4.446%, up 3.3 points.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Fall Pre-Bell Tuesday Amid Consumer Inflation Report Release

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.5% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 1% lower in Tuesday's premarket activity amid the consumer price date report for April.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.4%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.04%, and Nasdaq futures falling 0.9% before the start of regular trading.The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index edged up to 95.9 in April from 95.8 in March, while expectations for business conditions weakened, according to National Federation of Independent Business data on Tuesday.The US seasonally adjusted consumer price index, a measure of inflation, rose by 0.6% in April, as expected and following a 0.9% increase in March, according to data released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Core CPI, which excludes food and energy prices, rose by 0.4%, higher than the consensus estimate for a 0.3% increase. Core CPI rose by 0.2% in March.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 1.6%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1.6% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 2.4%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) lost by 1.5%.Power Play:EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was up 0.8%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) gained by 1.2%.Venture Global (VG) stock was up more than 11% before the opening bell after the company reported higher Q1 earnings and revenue.Winners and Losers:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated by 0.4%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was inactive and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) gained 0.04%.Hub Group (HUBG) stock was down more than 5% before the opening bell after the company said it filed a Form 12b-25 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to delay its Q1 2026 Form 10-Q filing as it continues work on previously disclosed financial restatements.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.2% and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was flat. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.5%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) decreased by 0.5%.GameStop's (GME) shares were down more than 4% pre-bell after eBay (EBAY) said its board has rejected an unsolicited, non-binding buyout offer from GameStop.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated by 0.1%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.2%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.1% lower.Figure Technology Solutions (FIGR) shares were up more than 4% pre-bell after the company swung to a Q1 net income and higher revenue.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 1.2%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1.5% lower, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 1.3%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) fell 1.1%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) lost 2.2%.Qnity Electronics (Q) shares were up more than 3% in premarket activity after the company reported higher Q1 adjusted earnings and net sales.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.4%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) gained by 0.5%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) slipped 0.2%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was flat.Novo Nordisk (NVO) stock was up more than 2% premarket after the company said the higher dose of Wegovy helped people with obesity lose "significant amounts" of weight irrespective of how quickly their body responds to the treatment, based on a new sub-analysis from a clinical trial.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose 3.6% to $101.55 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas was down 0.4% at $2.90 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) advanced 3.3%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.5% lower.Gold futures for May declined by 0.4% to $4,709.30 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures fell 1.8% to $84.37 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 0.7% lower, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) fell by 2.8%.

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