Spot gold has just surpassed the $4,400.00 per ounce mark, now trading at $4,400.05 per ounce, down 0.37% on the day; COMEX gold futures' main contract is now trading at $4,453.50 per ounce, down 0.45% on the day.

Spot platinum prices fell 3%, reaching $1,717.90 per ounce. As one of the precious metals, platinum’s price trend is often closely linked to market supply and demand, changes in the global economic environment, and fluctuations in industrial sector demand. This recent price drop has attracted significant attention from precious metals investors and related industry professionals.

Several independent US oil producers are expected to sign production cooperation agreements with Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA this Tuesday, and related matters are close to being finalized. According to three people familiar with the matter, the signing ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday evening in Houston. The conclusion of this series of agreements will most likely signify a significant increase in US participation in Venezuela's energy sector.

The Canadian dollar fell by 0.3% against the US dollar, reaching a daily low of 1.3910 CAD per USD.

The final settlement price for WTI crude oil futures for September delivery closed at $84.94 per barrel. The final settlement price for NYMEX September natural gas futures closed at $2.7760 per million British thermal units. The closing price for NYMEX September gasoline futures was $3.3017 per gallon, and NYMEX September heating oil futures closed at $4.4501 per gallon. The above closing prices for energy futures represent the final settlement results for the regular trading session of the day