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Spain stocks higher at close of trade; IBEX 35 up 0.49%

Spain's stocks closed up 0.49% on the IBEX 35, led by gains in Financial Services, while gold futures fell slightly and crude oil rose significantly.

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• DX
• EUR/GBP
• EUR/USD
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• KOJAMO
• LCO
• STERV

Finland stocks lower at close of trade; OMX Helsinki 25 down 0.10%

Finland's stock market fell by 0.10% with significant declines in the Technology, Utilities, and Oil & Gas sectors, while oil prices increased moderately.

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• LCO
• OMXS30
• USD/SEK

Sweden stocks lower at close of trade; OMX Stockholm 30 down 0.04%

Sweden stocks declined, led by losses in Basic Materials and Financials. Notable performers included H&M and Ericsson, while Sinch and Tele2 faced declines.

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• LCO
• USD/JPY
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Poland stocks higher at close of trade; WIG30 up 0.13%

Poland's WIG30 index rose 0.13% driven by gains in Information Technology and Media sectors, while commodities like oil and gold saw increases as well.

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Israel stocks higher at close of trade; TA 35 up 0.21%

Israel's stock market rose on Monday, with gains led by Oil & Gas and Banking sectors. Notable performers included Elbit Systems and Delek Group, while Electra Ltd declined.

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• GC
• LCO
• TASI

Saudi Arabia stocks higher at close of trade; Tadawul All Share up 1.23%

Saudi Arabia's stocks rose 1.23% led by gains in Financial Services. Al Baha Investment surged to 5-year highs, while commodity prices also saw notable changes.

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• LCO
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• NSEI
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India stocks lower at close of trade; Nifty 50 down 0.87%

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• GC
• JKSE
• LCO
• USD/IDR

Indonesia stocks higher at close of trade; IDX Composite Index up 0.34%

Indonesia's stocks rose on Monday, led by gains in Infrastructure and Agriculture, with notable performances from Sumber Alfaria and Jaya Sukses. Commodities also saw slight increases.

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Ghana's wildcat gold mining booms, poisoning people and nature

Unlicensed gold mining in Ghana, dubbed 'galamsey', poses health risks, environmental damage, and crime, exacerbated by rising gold prices and inadequate government action ahead of elections.

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Ghana's wildcat gold mining booms, poisoning people and nature

Ghana's unlicensed gold mining, or galamsey, presents economic opportunities but poses severe health risks, environmental damage, and links to organized crime, raising public concern and governmental challenges.