U.S. stocks opened higher, with the Dow Jones up 0.5%, the S&P 500 up 0.4%, and the Nasdaq up 0.4%. Micron Technology (MU.US) rose 1%, as the company's CEO stated that current customer demand exceeds the company's supply by about 50%. Broadcom (AVGO.US) gained 1.6%, as the company seeks over $60 billion in debt financing to provide chip infrastructure for AI enterprises. Most leading Chinese stocks rose, with KE Holdings (BEKE.US) up 4.9% after earnings and NetEase (NTES.US) up 4.4%.

According to sources familiar with the matter, Apple (AAPL.US) is preparing to launch its first new version of the Mac mini desktop computer in nearly two years. The new model could be unveiled as soon as the coming days, possibly ahead of the September launch event.

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,660.00/ounce mark, currently quoted at $4,659.80/ounce, up 0.18% on the day; the main contract of COMEX gold futures is currently quoted at $4,716.70/ounce, up 0.40% on the day.

Bulls are highly motivated, and gold prices continue to reach new highs since mid-May.

Spot platinum has just broken through the $1,880.00/oz threshold, now quoted at $1,879.68/oz, up 0.02% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract is now quoted at $1,892.2/oz, up 0.16% on the day.