The MSCI Asia Pacific Index gained 0.1% after China’s Ministry of Commerce said it’s evaluating negotiations. Japanese shares gained 1.1% on positive comments from Japan’s chief trade negotiator. Futures contracts for the S&P 500 reversed earlier losses to gain 0.2%.
Gold, silver slide up to 2% as fresh US strikes on Iran fuel inflation fears, hurt peace hopes
Gold prices declined on Thursday as U.S. strikes on Iran boosted oil and fueled inflation concerns, impacting interest rate outlooks. Spot gold fell 0.8% to