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• Not seeing much in terms of move in the Dollar, but Platinum and Gold are seeing some demand here, it is not a session high for Platinum yet, but some investors will be watching Gold, as it tests a fresh all time record high.
• Next immediate resistance is seen at $2845.2 - 1.382 proj of the Nov 14 - Dec 12 - 19 price swing.
• There's some spillovers into Silver, testing the late January high, the highest printed level since 12th December.
• The next resistance in Silver will be $32.338 - High Dec 12 and a key resistance.

• MNI looks at the EU's likely response to U.S. tariffs -- On MNI Policy MainWire now, for more details please contact sales@marketnews.com

• President Donald Trump held last-minute calls with his Mexican and Canadian counterparts to avert a North American trade war.
• No agreement was struck to prevent a 10% baseline tariff on Chinese imports going into effect at midnight. In response, China announced a raft of retaliatory measures.
• Trump is expected to hold a call with Chinese President Xi Jinping in the coming days, leading to optimism a deal can prevent further escalation. However, Trump's administration is populated by China hawks, suggesting China tariffs are likely to be more durable.
• European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc is "ready for tough negotiations" with Washington.
• Trump directed officials to create a sovereign wealth fund.
• The Senate confirmed Chris Wright as energy secretary. The Senate Intelligence Committee will vote today to advance DNI nominee, Tulsi Gabbard.
• The House Budget Committee delayed a crucial first step to unlocking budget reconciliation.
• Trump named Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as acting head of the CFPB.
• Trump’s cryptocurrency and AI czar, David Sacks, will deliver a Capitol Hill press conference on crypto regulation.
• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Trump at the White House today amid concerns over phase two of the Gaza ceasefire deal.
• Danish PM Mette Frederiksen hinted the US military could have a larger presence in Greenland.
• Trump suggested a deal with Ukraine to provide rare earth minerals.
• Poll of the Day: Trump's approval rating tracker is live. 

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