Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged global oil suppliers on Monday to review payment terms in order to give relief to the country which is struggling with a weakening currency.
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Gold Slides Alongside Equities as Dollar Climbs – Gold Silver Reports
Gold fell alongside equity markets on Monday partly in response to gains in the dollar which is benefiting from a run of strong U.S. economic data reinforcing expectations of further interest rate rises.
Euro Slides After Italian Lawmaker Talks Up National Currency – Neal Bhai Reports
The euro fell to a six-week low on Tuesday after a senior lawmaker in one of Italy’s ruling parties said most of the country’s problems would be resolved if it readopted a national currency, triggering a broad market sell-off.
Gold Up But on Path for Longest Monthly Losing Streak in Two Decades – GSR
Gold inched higher but was on track for its longest monthly losing streak since January 1997 as the U.S. dollar firmed against the euro after Italy’s budget jitters threatened the European currency.