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UNCTAD forecasts 2.6 percent global economic growth in 2024, warns of urgent issues beyond inflation
This marks the third straight year of growth below the pre-pandemic average of 3.2 percent from 2015-2019
Bullion loses safe-haven appeal amidst reduced geopolitical risks
WBG's leveraging capability enables 6-8x multiplication of hybrid capital and guarantee platform funds over 10 years
Brent crude futures declined to $86.62 per barrel, WTI crude futures dropping to $82.51 per barrel
Labor market changes could primarily stem from reduced hiring rather than sudden rise in terminations
Brent futures rose by $2.63, reaching $89.74 per barrel
Inflation's reversed momentum sparks concern over interest rate cut timing
Gold maintains safe-haven appeal despite Federal Reserve's stance on rates
Venezuela's oil exports had grown 12 percent in 2023 to 700,000 bpd after the easing of some U.S. sanctions
Non-performing CRE loans doubled to 0.81 percent by the end of 2023
The U.S. company also plans to inaugurate Apple's fourth developer academy on the island of Bali
Strong dollar and rising treasury yields impact gold's appeal
Brent oil futures fell 0.1 percent to $89.89 per barrel
The 2024 figure represents a 0.1 percentage point increase from the previous World Economic Outlook report in January
Unemployment rate falls to a low of 3.8 percent supporting spending surge
U.S. retail sales data released on Monday showed a 0.7 percent increase last month
The yen weanked past the 154 range vs dollar
Low participation from U.S. investors bodes well for gold's rally
Spot gold rose 0.17 percent to $2,387.42 per ounce
Brent crude futures for June delivery gained 48 cents, or 0.5 percent, settling at $90.58 per barrel
