Gold sticks to modest intraday gains, above the $5,000 psychological mark, through the first half of the European session, though it lacks bullish conviction amid mixed cues. The third round of US-mediated negotiations between Ukraine and Russia concluded in Geneva on Wednesday without any major breakthrough.
Geopolitical tensions remained a key pillar of bullion demand. Investors monitored heightened tensions between the United States and Iran, with concerns over maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, and stalled nuclear diplomacy.
Ripple XRP price extended its increase above the $0.5450 resistance. The price is now correcting gains and might remain strong above the 100-hourly SMA
Cardano (ADA) is struggling to start a fresh increase above the $0.500 resistance zone. ADA must stay above the $0.480 support to start a decent upward move.
Two previously unknown backdoors likely deployed by a Russian state hacking group have been discovered compromising the foreign affairs ministry of a European country.