Russian President Putin Holds Call With Saudi Mbs

Regarding The Airstrikes Against Iran, US President Trump Stated, "We Haven't Even Started Attacking Them Yet. The Real Wave Is Yet To Come. The Real Wave Of Strikes Is Coming Very Soon."

The USD/JPY Pair Rose 1.0% On The Day, Reaching 157.62

[Uzbekistan's Gold Export Resumption Date Undetermined] Uzbekistan, One Of The World's Largest Gold Producers, Has Begun Stockpiling Its Gold Production Amid Record-high Gold Prices Due To Global Geopolitical Turmoil. According To Data Released Monday By The State Statistics Committee, The Country Mines Approximately 130 Tons Of Gold Annually, But Did Not Export Any Non-monetary Gold In January, Continuing The Sales Halt That Began At The End Of Last Year. Uzbekistan Has Effectively Ceased Gold Exports Since September. There Were No Export Records Between November And January, And Shipments In October Were Minimal. When Asked About A Possible Resumption Of Exports, A Representative Of The Central Bank Of Uzbekistan Stated In An Email That Decisions Regarding The Gold Business Are Based On "a Comprehensive Assessment Of Global Market Conditions, Precious Metal Price Trends, And The Current Macroeconomic Situation." He Indicated That It Is Impossible To Predetermine When Gold Exports Might Resume. Uzbekistan's Policy May Indicate That Authorities Believe Prices Could Rise Further

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