Business
Kratos wins $100 million sole-source space surveillance contract
Kratos received an approximate $100 million sole-source prime award for a ground-based space domain awareness system, adding to its defense backlog.
Metals
Gold and silver retreat ahead of Fed minutes as dollar firms
Gold and silver fell on July 7 as investors positioned ahead of Fed minutes, with a stronger dollar and higher yields pressuring bullion prices.
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Gold Falls Below 200-Day Average as Bear Market Deepens, OANDA Says
OANDA said gold closed at $3,972 on July 1, down 10.4% month on month and below its 200-day average, as tighter U.S. monetary conditions weighed.
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Copper futures rise after fatal collapse halts Codelco's El Teniente mine
Copper futures climbed after a fatal collapse at Codelco's El Teniente mine in Chile raised new supply concerns in an already tight market.
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China Extends Fortescue Iron Ore Curbs to New Purchases
China Mineral Resources Group widened curbs on Fortescue's Super Special Fines to include new purchases, escalating pressure in contract talks.
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Copper and Gold React to Supply Disruptions and Fed Signals
Copper and gold are moving on mine disruptions and Fed expectations, supporting producer cash flow while raising volatility and policy risk.
