Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Austria, Finland, and Sweden stated in a joint declaration that the EU's 2028-2034 budget plan should be cut by tens of billions of euros, and that new joint EU borrowing is not the solution to the budget gap.

Canada’s current account posts its largest surplus in nearly two decades, as robust energy exports dramatically shift the balance

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1,820.00/oz level, now quoted at $1,819.55/oz, down 0.56% intraday; Nymex platinum futures main contract is now at $1,830.7/oz, down 0.75% intraday.

Hormuz risk premium recedes rapidly as Oman-Iran talks open expectations for a temporary channel

Spot gold just broke through the $4590.00/oz mark, currently quoted at $4589.82/oz, down 0.10% on the day; COMEX gold futures main contract is now quoted at $4643.70/oz, down 0.21% on the day.