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Gold futures rose to a fresh record for the fifth consecutive session on geopolitical uncertainty and, “At this pace, Trump makes $3,000 look like an easy target,” Swissquote Bank said.

The lender raised its dividend by 5% on year, after exceeding its medium-term growth target a year ahead of schedule.

Oil prices edged lower and while stricter enforcement of sanctions on Iran could put as much as 1 million barrels a day of oil supply at risk, the reduced flows from Iran won’t help lower prices, according to ING.

The Canadian dollar rose to a two-week high against the U.S. dollar as it continued to recover after the pause in plans to implement U.S. tariffs, and ING said it could rise further if tariff risks are entirely priced out.

Shares in Nissan fell while Honda stock closed higher, reflecting investor views that Nissan was more likely to benefit.

The record demand was driven by central banks and investors as geopolitical and economic uncertainty continued apace.

The WSJ Dollar Index was down 0.3% to 102.03 — lower for two consecutive trading days.

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Apollo Global Management invested a firm record of $222 billion last year as the credit specialist sees increased opportunities to finance infrastructure developers in what it calls a “global industrial renaissance.”

U.S. natural gas futures lost ground, but ended above the day’s lows as weather forecasts shifted between colder and milder.

The firm said it would increase its investment in the companies by $1.1 billion in total as part of its unusual strategy of taking long-term stakes in businesses it likes.

Gold jumped to a record high, with the front-month contract rising 0.7% to $2,853.30 a troy ounce.

The CFTC asked the brokerage to stop offering customer access to contracts, warning that they might be illegal blurring of financial markets and gambling.

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The U.K. March 2030 gilt traded at a historically cheap level and could attract some demand at Tuesday’s auction, RBC Capital Markets said, but the supply schedule dimmed its appeal somewhat.

The lender has been contending with a provision booked through its Russian subsidiary and the deconsolidation of Belarusian assets.

Markets across Asia began the day with a relief rally after the U.S. struck last-minute deals with Mexico and Canada to delay tariffs, but the mood took a turn when China hit back with new tariffs on the U.S.

Stocks pared declines after the U.S. and Mexico struck a deal to delay new levies.