According to trading data released by the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the near-month wholesale natural gas price in the Netherlands surged by 10%, with the latest quote at 57.67 euros per megawatt hour. Such energy price fluctuations are usually closely related to changes in regional supply and demand dynamics, geopolitical developments, weather expectations, and temporary supply chain adjustments. The future price trend will need to be continuously monitored in light of changes in these r

Spot platinum has just surpassed the $1,730.00/ounce mark, now trading at $1,730.14/ounce, down 0.36% on the day; Nymex main platinum futures contract is currently at $1,742.2/ounce, down 0.27% on the day.

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,250.00/oz mark, now trading at $4,250.14/oz, up 0.08% on the day; COMEX gold futures main contract is now at $4,307.60/oz, up 0.06% on the day.

According to The Wall Street Journal, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren is urging the Department of Commerce to explain the planned adjustments to inflation data. The planned changes are expected to lower the inflation readings, which could influence interest rates. Warren stated that the Department of Commerce has an obligation to explain the reasons and procedures behind these adjustments to the public.

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