The Bank of Korea will boost gold reserves for the first time since 2013 via liquid overseas ETFs. This rare strategy hedges against the U.S. dollar but introduces counterparty risks not found in physical bullion holdings.

Weekly jobless claims signal continued labor market strength as initial claims hold steady at 213,000. These positive year-over-year trends suggest the U.S. economy is successfully avoiding a recession despite rising geopolitical risks.

Oil prices rose as China suspended fuel exports to prioritize domestic needs amid deepening Middle East conflict.

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