Futures end price action for gold remained steady

Futures end price action for gold remained steady at $2,345/oz, indicating continued safe-haven demand amid concerns about slowing global growth. Equity market strategists expect defensive sectors like utilities and consumer staples to attract more flows if bond yields stay volatile. "Every year, we send 2.5 billion euros in the budget to Brussels. And of course Brussels is helping Ukraine. So I think we are there," Babis said. • Malaysian palm oil futures FCPO1! fell 0.96% on Friday and fell for the week. Futures end chart patterns in copper settled at $4.12/lb, up 1.6%, boosted by China’s stimulus rumors. Heavy industrial shares could benefit, but traders watch shipping cost fluctuations as a key macro headwind.