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UN body adopts human rights protections for carbon market mechanism

The move seeks to empower vulnerable communities and individuals

Microsoft to commit $2.2 billion investment for cloud, AI services in Malaysia

The move will strengthen Malaysia's global AI development support

Gold prices inch up ahead of key U.S. payroll data

Diminishing geopolitical concerns and a reevaluation of interest rate expectations impact bullion

Oil prices edge up on prospects of OPEC+ maintaining output cuts

OPEC+ is likely to extend its voluntary oil output cuts of 2.2 million barrels per day beyond June

Gold prices slip as Fed keeps rates unchanged, key U.S. data in focus

Powell's assurance that further rate hikes were off the table will help bullion

Oil prices rally as U.S. crude inventories surge, Fed maintains interest rate

Surprise increase in U.S. crude inventories and prospects of a ceasefire in the Middle East add downward pressure on prices

Gold prices marginally rise ahead of Fed’s policy decision

Gold prices have declined more than $140 after reaching a record high of $2,431.29 on April 12

Oil prices decline for the third day as U.S. crude inventories surge

U.S. crude production escalates to 13.15 million barrels per day in February

Gold prices dip ahead of U.S. Fed meeting, key economic data

Gold lost 2.2 percent last week amidst easing tensions in the Middle East

Oil prices dip ahead of Fed meeting as supply disruptions cool

Market expectations for any rate cuts have been pushed out, which could boost the U.S. dollar and potentially dampen oil demand and prices

Gold prices dip as hope for early rate cuts diminishes

Gold could capitalize on potential downturns in U.S. macroeconomic data in the coming quarters

U.S. inflation rises to 2.7 percent in March, Fed likely to hold rates next week

The central bank has kept interest rates at 5.25 to 5.50 percent since July 2023

Gold prices increase ahead of key U.S. inflation data

Despite the increase, gold prices were down around 2.3 percent, their biggest weekly drop since early December

Google-parent Alphabet announces first-ever dividend of 20 cents per share, $70 billion stock buyback

Company's revenue reached $80.54 billion, exceeding estimates of $78.59 billion

Microsoft revenues rise 17 percent to $61.9 billion on increased AI investment

4 percent rise in shares increases company's stock market value by $128 billion

U.S. economy grows 1.6 percent in Q1, slowest in nearly two years

Decline in government spending contributes to moderation in U.S. economic activity

U.S. economy likely to grow 2.4 percent in Q1 as delayed rate cuts signal inflation surge

U.S. labor market supports growth with job gains averaging 276,000 per month in Q1 of 2024

U.S. refiners’ profits set to fall in Q1 of 2024, margins remain strong

Earnings to increase in the next two quarters as demand picks up during the summer driving season

Boeing reports first revenue decline in 7 quarters as production drops

Company reported $16.57 billion in quarterly revenue, down from $17.92 billion in Q1 of 2023

U.S. luxury real estate sales rise over 2 percent as prices hit all-time highs

The number of luxury homes for sale increased 13 percent in the first quarter of 2024

Brazil introduces measures to support small businesses, low-income families, and real estate market

The "Acredita" program helps provide microcredit to CadUnico registrants, enabling access to social programs like Bolsa Familia

Gold prices recover as markets await key U.S. economic data

Gold could remain between $2,300 and $2,350 unless a fresh catalyst emerges

Oil prices stabilize as focus shifts to U.S. economy, interest rates

The unexpected decrease in U.S. inventories, as indicated by industry data, provided some support to crude prices