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Industrial production in the United States in April remained unchanged in April compared to the month prior, the Federal Reserve shared in its report posted on Thursday. The industrial output fell 0.4% year over year. Manufacturing production edged down 0.3% month on month and 0.5% compared to April 2023. Mining lost 0.6% compared to March and saw an annual ...
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The World Bank’s precious metals price index climbed 9 percent in April 2024 (m/m), continuing its upward trajectory from the first quarter. Gold reached a new nominal record in April, while silver approached its early 2021 record. Platinum prices also rebounded during the month. Strong demand, fueled by heightened geopolitical tensions, has been supporting ...