Spot silver prices experienced a sharp upward move, gaining 2% intraday to reach $76.34 per ounce. Concurrently, Brent crude oil futures saw their losses widen to 1%, trading at $94.017 per barrel.
In related news, former US President Donald Trump stated via social media that he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging the Israeli military against launching a large-scale attack on Beirut, Lebanon. Trump indicated that Netanyahu subsequently decided to redirect forces and cancel the operation.
In a separate interview, Trump commented on negotiations between the United States and Iran, describing them as looking "good, very good." He acknowledged a temporary "hiccup" in the process but noted it was quickly resolved. Trump expressed an expectation that a memorandum of understanding to extend the current ceasefire arrangement and reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be reached within the next week. He clarified that he has not yet approved the memorandum, with several points still requiring finalization.
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