Gold prices rose slightly on Friday but are set for a weekly decline of 2.1 percent. Factors such as inflation worries and rising US Treasury yields have negatively impacted the allure of gold as a safe haven for investors. The Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate hike has raised concerns about future increases, further affecting gold’s market perception.
European shares log weekly gains as oil prices ease, Mideast tensions linger
European markets rallied as declining oil prices broke a three-week slump. Despite lingering investor caution due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and rising