Spot platinum fell over 5%, extending its decline to $1,824.05/oz.
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A statement says ADB President Kanda is on a three-day visit to Sri Lanka.
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International Energy: 40 power stations damaged in the Middle East since the start of the Iran war
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Washington Post: Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is injured, isolated, and not responding to messages directed to him.
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According to the Japan Petroleum Association president, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz was never anticipated, as it would likely lead to a global energy crisis.
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The price target for Johnson Matthey is cut by Berenberg to 2,100p from 2,250p.
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According to the Japan Petroleum Association president, Japan has no immediate plans to use Iranian crude oil as an alternative supply.
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According to the Japan Petroleum Association president, one alternative is to move Middle Eastern crude via the Red Sea rather than the Strait of Hormuz.
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Spot silver dropped over 5%, continuing its downward trend at $64.18/oz.
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40-year JGB yields increased by 5.0 basis points, reaching 3.795%.
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The governor reported that Russian drones attacked port facilities in Ukraine’s Odesa region.
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Spot gold declined further, last down 4% at $4,306.89/oz.
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World Food Programme: 45 million people are pushed into acute hunger, in addition to 318 million facing food insecurity
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The most actively traded tin contract in Shanghai declined over 5%.
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According to LSEG, Dubai’s DFMGI index was down 2% at the start of trading.
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According to LSEG, Abu Dhabi’s FTFADGI index was down 1.2% at the start of trading.
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According to LSEG, Dubai’s index was down 2% at the start of trading.
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According to LSEG, Abu Dhabi’s index was down 1.2% at the start of trading.
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U.S. crude futures climbed over $2, reaching $100.26/bbl.
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Spot platinum extended its losses, falling more than 8% to $1,762.05 per ounce.
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Spot gold dropped over 5%, continuing its downward move to $4,254.67/oz.
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