The main Nymex WTI crude oil futures contract has just surpassed the $83.00 per barrel mark, now trading at $83.01 per barrel, up 1.50% on the day.

Swiss gold imports rose by 13.5% in June, reaching 174 tons.

Spot gold has just surpassed the $4,070.00/ounce mark, now quoted at $4,070.04/ounce, up 1.53% on the day; the main COMEX gold futures contract is now quoted at $4,073.50/ounce, up 1.43% on the day.

Spot platinum has just surpassed the $1,620.00/oz mark, now quoted at $1,620.33/oz, up 1.68% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract is now at $1,629.8/oz, up 1.61% on the day.

Toyota plans to launch a new production line by 2030, expanding factory capacity by about 150,000 units and creating 2,000 new jobs.