Gold prices remained stable. Investors anticipated US inflation figures. These figures will hint at a possible Federal Reserve rate cut. US consumer confidence rose. A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah was announced.

Four staff at Canada’s Barrick Gold (GOLD) have been detained in Mali as the military-led government seeks to raise more money from miners,

The Canadian mining company said that four of its employees at the Loulo-Gounkoto complex were charged and detained pending a trial. "While Barrick refutes these charges, it said it would continue to engage with the Malian government to find an amicable dispute settlement that would ensure the long-term sustainability of the complex,