Brent crude oil futures' main contract rose 1.01% intraday to $91.63 per barrel.

Two sources familiar with the matter said that India has resumed negotiations with Zambia to explore investment opportunities in copper mines and other critical minerals. As rapid economic growth continues to drive rising demand for raw materials, New Delhi is increasingly looking overseas to secure the resources it needs. Officials from India’s Ministry of Mining held preliminary talks with Zambian officials on August 26. One of the sources indicated that the two sides did not discuss the proj

Novartis (NVS.US) neuroimmunology pipeline sees mixed results: CAR-T clinical trial suspended due to patient death, while late-stage trial for oral MS drug succeeds.

Spot platinum has just surpassed the $1,800.00/oz mark, now quoted at $1,799.38/oz, up 0.33% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract is now at $1,805.8/oz, up 0.65% on the day. Spot silver has just reached the $66.00/oz mark, now quoted at $66.00/oz, down 0.81% on the day; COMEX silver futures main contract is now at $66.67/oz, down 0.49% on the day.

Barclays economist Bum Ki Son: The recent sharp appreciation of the Korean won may weaken the favorable trade conditions for South Korea's export-oriented economy. The boost to exports previously brought about by a weaker won will gradually fade starting from September.