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Gold prices climb on safe-haven demand and weaker dollar

Gold prices climb for the third consecutive session amid a softer dollar and geopolitical tensions. NEW YORK, May 22: Gold prices rose for a third straight session on Wednesday, reaching a one-week high, supported by a weakening US dollar and growing safe-haven demand amid ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainty.As of 1:55 p.m. ET (5:55 p.m. GMT), spot gold gained 0.7% to trade at $3,312.77 per ounce, while US gold futures closed 0.9% higher at $3,313.50.The US dollar index (.DXY) fell 0.6% against a basket of major currencies, making gold more...
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Dubai on track to adopt digital currencies

Dubai is on the right track by adopting the digital currencies as the increasing number of firms taking benefits of simplifies global trade through digital coins. The recent approval of Circle Internet Group's USD Coin (USDC) and Euro Coin (EURC) as recognized crypto tokens in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is a step ahead. This was stated by Lluis Mas, Chairman of Belobaba while talking to media in Dubai and added that “Dubai’s reputation as a global leader in blockchain and fintech adoption is strengthen as over 6,000 firms...