Gold prices remained stable near a record high as traders await the Federal Reserve’s next move amid escalating geopolitical tensions. The metal hovered around $3,030 an ounce, just below its all-time-high set earlier in the week. Russian President Vladimir Putin refused to grant Donald Trump a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, dealing a setback to peace talks and boosting concerns about global stability.
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