Federal Reserve's Harker: Several rate hikes may be needed. There is no intention to pre-judge the number of hikes or the final interest rate level.

Spot gold prices have surged past the $4,390 per ounce mark, with an intraday increase of 1.14%. As a key safe-haven asset, the recent continuous rise in gold prices is closely related to factors such as heightened market risk aversion and global monetary policy changes. The future trend of gold prices will also be jointly influenced by various factors including global economic data and changes in geopolitical situations.

Ecopetrol, the national oil company of Colombia, stated that crude oil production, refining, or fuel supply have not been affected following the earthquake.

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,390.00/oz mark, now quoted at $4,390.01/oz, up 1.13% on the day; the main COMEX gold futures contract is now quoted at $4,449.40/oz, up 1.13% on the day.

Spot silver has just surpassed the $66.00 per ounce mark, now reported at $66.01 per ounce, up 3.92% for the day; the main COMEX silver futures contract is now reported at $66.24 per ounce, up 4.32% for the day.