Rate cut expectations and trade situation boost gold prices, London gold mine stocks strengthen

Gold Finance reported that gold sector stocks listed in London rose as gold prices strengthened. Gold prices continued to climb to near all-time highs driven by expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts this month and tariff uncertainty. "The focus of this week is the Federal Reserve Beige Book, the U.S. non-farm employment report, job openings and labor turnover surveys, and the ADP report." HochschildMining shares rose 5%, AlienMetals rose 3.85%, and Fresnillo rose 1.6%.