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Market Overview - Gold prices traded around $5018 per ounce, with a significant increase of over 2% last Friday, driven by lower-than-expected U.S. inflation data, which reignited hopes for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year [1][5][27] - U.S. crude oil was trading at approximately $62.85 per barrel, with OPEC+ leaning towards resuming production increases from April to meet summer demand, while geopolitical risks related to U.S. support for Israeli airstrikes on Iran provided additional support for oil prices [1][10][15] Economic Indicators - The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.2% in January, below the expected 0.3%, indicating a stabilization in inflation and potentially leading to lower interest rates, which could positively impact economic growth and energy demand [10][34] - Market participants are currently anticipating a cumulative interest rate cut of 63 basis points this year, with the first cut expected in July [7][29] Commodity Market - The demand for gold remains strong, particularly in China ahead of the Lunar New Year, while Indian markets have shifted to a discount [7][29] - Other precious metals also saw price increases, with silver rising by 3.4% to $77.70 per ounce, while platinum and palladium recorded gains despite weekly declines [7][29] Oil Market - International oil prices experienced a slight increase, with Brent crude futures up 0.3% to $67.75 per barrel, and U.S. crude futures rising 0.08% to $62.89 per barrel, although both benchmarks recorded weekly declines [8][10][31] - OPEC+ is expected to discuss production increases in their upcoming meeting on March 1, as they aim to address summer fuel demand amid ongoing geopolitical tensions [15][37] Stock Market - U.S. stock markets showed mixed results, with the S&P 500 index slightly up due to favorable inflation data, while the Nasdaq index declined under pressure from major tech stocks like Nvidia and Apple [4][26] - Defensive sectors such as utilities and real estate outperformed, while healthcare stocks benefited from strong earnings reports [4][26] Currency Market - The U.S. dollar remained stable against major currencies, reflecting market adjustments as investors await signals on interest rate direction from the Federal Reserve [10][32] - The Japanese yen saw significant appreciation, recording nearly a 3% increase against the dollar, marking its strongest weekly performance in over a year [35]