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Gold prices are holding steady, with a modest increase of about $28.70, sitting around $1,416 per ounce. Silver and copper are also up, while oil prices have declined sharply—possibly impacted by easing tensions in the Middle East. Oil trades near $60 per barrel, and natural gas has dropped close to $3.17 amid this geopolitical calm.
Stock markets remain stable with the major indices slightly higher: Nasdaq, S&P, and Dow all show minimal gains. The VIX index remains under 17, indicating low volatility, and bond yields are trending down, with Treasury yields below 4.10%, hinting at easing inflation concerns.