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Central bank buying and geopolitical tensions drive gold's rally near record-high
Gold prices increased to an all-time high of $2,431.29 on Friday, gaining over 14 percent this year
Investors eye Federal Reserve meeting minutes and inflation figures for market direction
Gold prices remained undeterred despite the robust U.S. job growth in March
Investors await consumer price index data from U.S. and China later this week
The rise in prices is fueled by geopolitical tension and supply concerns
The asset management industry reached $1.1 billion by end of 2023
Mixed U.S. inventories impact crude oil gains, production offset by fuel demand
Gold prices have reached new record highs in each session since last Thursday
While gold stole the spotlight with its record-breaking rally in prices, other precious metals also experienced gains
Concerns arose from attacks on Russian refineries and potential conflict escalation in the Middle East
China and U.S. demand boost prices amid Middle East conflict
Softer U.S. inflation report strengthens bullish sentiment
China's manufacturing activity expanded for the first time in six months in March
Globally, spot gold remained stable at $2,195.34 per ounce
Russia's commitment to deeper production cuts as a key factor influencing the crude oil market in the coming months
Globally, spot gold stabilized at $2,179.98 per ounce
Market concerns rise as major producers hold output policy steady
The index seeks to encourage enhanced company practices
The IPO will involve the sale of 30 percent of the company's capital
Globally, prices continued to rise above the mid-$2,150 mark
The attacks caused potential disruptions to oil capacity, estimated at 900k bpd
Rising tensions fuel fears of supply disruption
Copper rebounds, yet 11-month highs prove elusive