October 23, 2025

Gold Down as Dollar Firms Amid Investor Focus on US Inflation Data

Doha: Gold prices edged lower on Thursday, weighed down by a firmer dollar as investors looked forward to key US inflation data later this week for more cues on the interest rate path. Spot gold slipped 0.3% to $4,082.95 per ounce, while US gold futur…

South Korea Maintains Interest Rate Amid Housing Market Concerns

Doha: South Korea’s central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged Thursday to maintain financial stability amid a red-hot housing market and a weakening currency. In a widely expected decision, the Monetary Policy Board of the Bank of Korea …