It looks like a busy day in financial news! Here are some of the key points I’ve extracted from the article:
- Gold prices jump: Gold prices have risen as investors sought safe-haven assets amid global economic uncertainty.
- US stocks mixed: US stocks were mixed on Monday, with the S&P 500 up about 0.5% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average down about 0.1%.
- Chip stocks rally: Chip stocks, including Nvidia and Micron Technology, rose after a strong sales forecast from Foxconn.
- Canadian dollar may strengthen: The Canadian dollar could strengthen if a conservative prime minister is elected, who would be more aligned with President-elect Donald Trump’s policies.
- Food sales boost UK retail growth: Food sales increased by 3.3% in the UK in 2024, while non-food sales declined by 1.5%.
- US market moves on Monday: US stocks largely rose on Monday as investors awaited key monthly jobs data later this week.
Let me know if you’d like me to expand on any of these points or highlight other news from the article!
