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Saudi Finance Minister Participates in Qatar Economic Forum 2024

Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan. (AP)
Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan. (AP)
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Saudi Finance Minister Participates in Qatar Economic Forum 2024

Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan. (AP)
Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan. (AP)

The Saudi Minister of Finance, Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan, participates in the fourth edition of the Qatar Economic Forum 2024, held from 14 May through 16, in Doha, Qatar.
The forum aims to discuss economic challenges and opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa region, said the Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday.
During the first day of the forum, the Saudi minister will participate in a dialogue session titled "Reshaping Middle East Economies." During the session, he will join the Chairman of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, Muhammad Al-Jasser, and the Qatari Minister of Finance, Ali Al-Kuwari.
The forum will bring together over 1,000 decision-makers from government and private sectors worldwide. They will discuss various topics including geopolitical challenges, globalization and trade, energy transition, technological innovation, business and investment prospects, as well as sports and entertainment.

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Gold Hastens Retreat as Dollar Rallies on Trump Victory

FILED - 16 March 2023, Bavaria, Munich: Gold bars and gold coins of different sizes lie in a safe on a table at the precious metal dealer Pro Aurum. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa
FILED - 16 March 2023, Bavaria, Munich: Gold bars and gold coins of different sizes lie in a safe on a table at the precious metal dealer Pro Aurum. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa
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Gold Hastens Retreat as Dollar Rallies on Trump Victory

FILED - 16 March 2023, Bavaria, Munich: Gold bars and gold coins of different sizes lie in a safe on a table at the precious metal dealer Pro Aurum. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa
FILED - 16 March 2023, Bavaria, Munich: Gold bars and gold coins of different sizes lie in a safe on a table at the precious metal dealer Pro Aurum. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa

Gold prices slid more than 3% to a three-week low on Wednesday as investors piled into the US dollar after Republican Donald Trump was elected US president.

Market participants were also looking ahead to the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision on Thursday for further clues on the bank's easing cycle that had helped gold's stunning rally to successive record highs this year.

Spot gold slipped 2.9% to $2,662.99 per ounce, as of 10:10 a.m. ET (1510 GMT), after hitting a three-week low of $2,652.19. The metal was on track to post its biggest daily loss in five months, Reuters reported.

US gold futures shed 3% to $2,668.2.

"A clear presidential victory when the market has been pricing in a contested result, removal of an element of risk, Trump-trades include the dollar's strengthening this morning and the combination of the two has brought gold lower," said StoneX analyst Rhona O'Connell.

Donald Trump recaptured the White House by securing more than the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the presidency, Edison Research projected.

Investors believe Trump's presidency will bolster the dollar, causing the Federal Reserve pause in its easing cycle if inflation takes off after expected new tariffs.

The dollar index hit a four-month high, making bullion more expensive for overseas buyers.

"Gold will be torn between the risk of rising inflation, potentially slowing the pace of US rate cuts, as tariffs are rolled out," said Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank.

"The FOMC will likely still cut on Thursday but the subsequent language will be studied closely for signs of a pause."

Investors widely expect the Fed to announce a quarter-point rate cut after 50 bps reduction in September.

Commodities from oil and gas to metals and grains dropped as the dollar rallied.

Spot silver fell 4.9% to $31.03 per ounce. Platinum shed 2.8% to $971.7 and palladium was down 3.7% to $1,035.5. All three metals hit their lowest levels in three-weeks.