Gold prices firmed on Wednesday, as investors awaited minutes of the Federal Reserve's last policy meeting for further cues on the central bank's interest rate cut path. Spot gold rose 0.4% at $2,338.88 per ounce. US gold futures gained 0.6% to $2,346.80. Spot silver rose 1.2% to $29.88 per ounce. Platinum climbed 0.8% to $999.35 and palladium was flat at $1,021. Source: Qatar News Agency
European Commission Unveils Ambitious Plan to Transform Europe into First Electro-Continent
July 18, 2026
Abu dhabi: The European Commission has unveiled a new electrification action plan aimed at speeding up the shift from fossil