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KSA Participates in GCC-US Trade Cooperation, SelectUSA Investment Summit

KSA Participates in GCC-US Trade Cooperation and SelectUSA Investment Summit. (SPA)
KSA Participates in GCC-US Trade Cooperation and SelectUSA Investment Summit. (SPA)
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KSA Participates in GCC-US Trade Cooperation, SelectUSA Investment Summit

KSA Participates in GCC-US Trade Cooperation and SelectUSA Investment Summit. (SPA)
KSA Participates in GCC-US Trade Cooperation and SelectUSA Investment Summit. (SPA)

A Saudi delegation led by General Authority of Foreign Trade (GAFT) Deputy Governor for International Relations Abdulaziz bin Omar Al-Sakran, participated on Wednesday in the fifth annual GCC-US Trade and Investment Dialogue in Washington, DC, as well as the US Investment Summit (SelectUSA), the Saudi Press agency said.
The Saudi delegation comprises 22 entities from the public and private sectors.
The GCC-US Trade and Investment Dialogue serves as a platform to exchange experiences and viewpoints between officials and experts, discuss trade and investment policies in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the United States, address obstacles and challenges, and identify common goals that can enhance trade cooperation between both sides.
It mainly focuses on trade and investment flows of goods and services, digital trade, consumer protection, and combating commercial fraud.
The SelectUSA Investment Summit aims to boost economic growth by facilitating connections between foreign capital and US companies, strengthening the US investment landscape, highlighting industry trends and emerging opportunities across various sectors, and connecting investors with opportunities within US companies.

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Gold Prices Climb on Safe-Haven Demand; US Payrolls Data in Focus

Gold bullion displayed in a store in the German city of Pforzheim (dpa)
Gold bullion displayed in a store in the German city of Pforzheim (dpa)
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Gold Prices Climb on Safe-Haven Demand; US Payrolls Data in Focus

Gold bullion displayed in a store in the German city of Pforzheim (dpa)
Gold bullion displayed in a store in the German city of Pforzheim (dpa)

Gold prices climbed on Friday, supported by safe-haven demand arising from the Middle East conflict, while spotlight shifted towards US payrolls report to gauge the trajectory of the Federal Reserve's policy path.
Spot gold was up 0.3% at $2,662.50 per ounce, as of 0325 GMT, after climbing to an all-time high of $2,685.42 on Sept. 26. Bullion has gained 0.2 for the week.
US gold futures edged 0.1% higher to $2,682.10.
The dollar eased 0.1%, pulling back from over a one-month high, making greenback-priced bullion less expensive for other currency holders, reported Reuters.
Geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning Israel and Iran, are supporting gold prices and unless these risks subside, prices are likely to remain near record levels, said Ajay Kedia, director at Kedia Commodities, Mumbai.
The US is discussing strikes on Iran's oil facilities as retaliation for Tehran's missile attack on Israel, President Joe Biden said, while Israel's military hit Beirut with new air strikes in its battle against Lebanese armed group Hezbollah.
Bullion is considered a safe investment during times of political and financial uncertainty, and thrives in a low-rate environment.
The US nonfarm payroll data is due at 1230 GMT. New York Fed President John Williams and Chicago Fed President Austan are also scheduled to speak later in the day.
If the NFP report comes in strong, it will be positive for the dollar and then gold prices will see some profit-booking, Kedia added.
Traders see a 69% chance of a 25-basis-point Fed rate cut in November, according to CME FedWatch Tool.
BMI said in a note it expects gold prices to trade within the range of $2,500 to $2,800 in the coming months.
Spot silver rose 0.4% to $32.17 per ounce and has gained about 1.8% so far this week.
Platinum climbed 1.1% to $1,001.79 and palladium advanced 1.4% to $1,013.46.