Japanese stock indices fell at the end of the morning trading session on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Thursday.

Gold prices rose to a new record high on Thursday and are heading for the best monthly performance in seven months, on the back of safe-haven demand ahead of the US presidential election, while investors await the US inflation report for clues about the path of interest rates.

The dollar stabilised on Thursday, ahead of key jobs data and next week's U.S. presidential election.

Japanese stock indices rose at the end of the morning trading session at the Tokyo Stock Exchange today, Wednesday.

Gold reached its highest level ever today as investors flock to the yellow metal as a safe haven less than a week before the US elections, while they await economic data for indications on the Federal Reserve’s expected decision on interest rates.

The Kuwait Stock Exchange closed trading on Wednesday with the general index increasing by 2.59 points, or 0.04%, reaching 7113.40 points.

Gold prices hovered near record highs on Tuesday, as investors awaited important economic data for clues on the path of interest rates to be followed by the US central bank.

Japanese stock indices rose in the morning trading session on the Tokyo Stock Exchange today, Monday.

Gold prices fell globally today with the rise of the dollar and anticipation of new indicators regarding the path of the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy.

Gold prices on Saturday made a new gain for the third week in a row, supported by increase in demand on safe havens as geopolitical risks in the region and uncertainty about US elections continued.

Gold prices stabilised today, but are heading for weekly gains as safe-haven demand increased amid rising geopolitical tensions, while palladium remained near a ten-month high.

The Economy, Industry and Investment, Minister Engineer Moeen Al-Mahakri, along with the Chairman of the Yemeni General Organization Board of Directors for Cement Industry and Marketing, Yahya Saleh Atifa, inaugurated the rehabilitation project of the first production line of the Amran Cement Factory with self-financing.

Gold continued to rise slightly on Thursday amid safe-haven demand despite a stronger dollar, while palladium jumped to its highest level in more than a month.

Japanese stocks ended mixed on Thursday as investors weighed data showing services activity contracted to the lowest level in more than two years, which could prompt the Bank of Japan to backtrack on its plans to raise interest rates.

Russia has surpassed Japan as the fourth largest economy in the world in terms of purchasing power parity, the International Monetary Fund said, with Russia's share of the global economy at 3.55% in 2024. China, the US, and India occupy the top three positions.

Gold prices rose to new record highs on Wednesday, as demand for safe-haven assets increased amid global uncertainty due to conflicts in the Middle East and the approaching US elections.

The Muscat Stock Exchange 30 index in Oman increased by 10.4 points, or 0.22 percent, on Wednesday, closing at 4,806.49 points, up from the previous session's close of 4,796.05 points.

Japanese stock indices experienced a decline during the morning trading session on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, with the Nikkei index losing 555.13 points and the Topix index dropping 30.55 points.

Gold prices continued rising for the fifth trading session on Tuesday, despite the increase in US dollar against other key moneys.

Boursa Kuwait closed trading on Tuesday, with its general index down 13.06 points, or 0.19 percent, to reach 7013.85 points.