Gold and silver prices began Friday’s trade on a softer note on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) as market participants balanced uncertainty surrounding the ongoing Middle East conflict against reports suggesting a possible extension of the ceasefire arrangement between the United States and Iran. Investor sentiment also remained cautious amid persistent concerns over inflation and…

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United States on Thursday imposed fresh sanctions targeting Iran’s military-linked oil trade network, despite reports suggested that Washington and Tehran have reached a tentative agreement to extend their ceasefire and ease restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.The US Treasury Department said it has sanctioned eight vessels involved in transporting Iranian crude oil and…