Shanghai Gold Exchange gold T+D closed up 0.34% at 900.1 yuan/gram on Oct 19 (Monday). Shanghai Gold Exchange silver T+D closed up 0.43% at 13963.0 yuan/kg on Oct 19 (Monday).

U.S. Embassy in the United Arab Emirates issued a security alert warning U.S. citizens to remain highly vigilant amid a complex security environment in the Middle East and that flight cancellations, airspace closures and travel disruptions are possible. The embassy said Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen have carried out attacks on Saudi targets, including civilian airports and other critical infrastructure, causing civilian casualties and major transport disruption. The embassy warned hostile actions could rapidly escalate and spread beyond the region and urged travelers to monitor airport and airline operations and to prepare contingency plans.

China coke front-month (most-active) contract fell 2.00% intraday to 1,935 yuan/ton.