Russia has increased its daily gold purchases by 700%, allocating 8.2 billion rubles per day from September 6 to October 4, according to the country’s Finance Ministry.

UK house prices have risen 4.3% annually, with analysts warning that potential changes in the Autumn Budget could impact further growth, particularly if taxes increase.

European and Asian markets dropped Friday as investors awaited key U.S. payroll data. The expected report could shape the Fed’s next interest rate decision

The U.S. labor market saw job openings dip to a 30-month low in July, suggesting further cooling as economists closely watch the Federal Reserve.

In a tit-for-tat response to Canada’s EV tariffs, China has begun investigating Canadian canola imports, threatening to exacerbate trade tensions between the two nations.

South Koreans maintained $5.18 billion in overseas card spending in Q2, with rising online purchases balancing a decline in travel.