Spot gold touched $4,310/oz, up 0.27% on the day.

Axios cites multiple sources saying ANTHROPIC still may pursue an IPO in 2026 despite rising AI safety concerns. Social-media speculation suggested the company could delay listings over product liability and regulatory risks, but sources say recent developments in the past 48 hours have increased, not reduced, the deal’s attractiveness; ANTHROPIC reportedly believes public-company transparency would bolster safety. Business Insider reports ANTHROPIC has decided to list on Nasdaq.

MET International signed a new long-term LNG purchase agreement with Shell (SHEL.N). Under the multi-year deal, Shell will supply LNG to MET from its US terminals.