Brent crude oil futures were down 18 cents, or 0.26 percent, at $68.85 a barrel by 0353 GMT

The two countries signed a deal moments ago

It hit $29.47 billion today

Taiwan is a powerhouse in producing chips -- a critical component in the global economy

Spot gold rose 1.1 percent to $5,012.76 per ounce by 0502 GMT

Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Reliance Industries are not accepting offers from traders for Russian oil loading in March and April

The third straight monthly improvement in sentiment reported by the University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers on FridayThe third straight monthly improvement in sentiment reported by the University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers on Friday

The US and India moved closer to a trade pact after releasing an interim framework on Friday

The two move closer to broad pact

Private employers added 22,000 jobs last month, significantly below the 45,000 that analysts had forecast

During periods of heightened risk and uncertainty, the tangibility of gold gives it value

Artificial intelligence may rival steam, electricity, and computing—but history suggests its full economic impact will take time

Brent crude futures fell $1.44, or 2.07 percent, to $68.02 per barrel

Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam expanded their US trade surplus in dollar terms

Neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium, and terbium account for most economic value

The price of gold climbed more than seven percent but later traded near $4,950 per ounce

China, flexing muscle in a trade war launched by Trump, last year tightened its supply chain for rare earths

The World Trade Organization regulates large swathes of global trade but is handicapped by a rule requiring full consensus among members

Its production was down 29.1 percent, extending a losing streak which began July last year

Gold extended its fall on Monday to $4,677.17 per ounce