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South Korean shares hit three-week high as chipmakers gain

SEOUL: Round-up of South Korean financial markets: South Korean shares rose nearly 2% on Tuesday to their highest level in three weeks, led by gains in heavyweight chipmakers. The benchmark KOSPI was up 133.95 points, or 1.91%, at 7,129.34, as of 0217 GMT, extending gains to a fourth consecutive session and hitting the highest intraday…

Gold edges back toward recent highs, lifting Dubai rates

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai moved higher again on Tuesday morning, taking the 24-karat rate to Dh534.50 per gram and pushing 22-karat gold back to Dh495. The 24K rate was up Dh3.75 from Dh530.75 on Monday, while 22K gained Dh3.50 from Dh491.50, adding to a month that has already seen sizeable swings in local jewellery prices. Get…

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