Spot gold has just surpassed the $4,650.00 per ounce mark, now trading at $4,650.05 per ounce, up 0.99% on the day; the main COMEX gold futures contract is now quoted at $4,705.80 per ounce, up 0.54% on the day.

Boeing (BA.US) has been awarded a contract with a maximum value of $131.2 billion by the U.S. Air Force for the F-15 Eagle Crest program. The contract ordering period is expected to end on August 24, 2031, with an option to extend through August 24, 2036.

Sources: JPMorgan (JPM.US) and Santander Bank are leading to provide up to $15 billion in financing for Argentina's liquefied natural gas project.

JPMorgan and Santander, as the lead arrangers, will provide up to $15 billion in financing support for Argentina's liquefied natural gas project. This financing involves a large scale and the project has significant importance for the development of Argentina's energy industry. With two internationally renowned financial institutions leading the effort, it also reflects the market's optimism about the commercial value and development prospects of this liquefied natural gas project.

Boeing has secured a contract with the U.S. Air Force worth up to $131.2 billion. The project, codenamed F-15 Eagle Crest, serves the F-15 Program Office. The contract covers aircraft production, system integration, modernization, upgrades, retrofits, maintenance support, and the development of in-house base maintenance capabilities, delivering and supporting the core combat capabilities of the F-15 Eagle weapon system for the U.S. Air Force, Air National Guard, and other Department of Defense