Spot gold rose above $4,920 per ounce, up 5.56% on the day.

1. Announces Trade Agreement with India —Trump announced on March 2nd that a trade agreement had been reached with India, reducing tariffs on goods from 25% to 18%. India will lower trade barriers and purchase over $500 billion worth of US products. India will stop buying Russian oil and buy US oil, and may also purchase Venezuelan oil. 2. Plans to Establish a $12 Billion Strategic Reserve for Critical Minerals —According to foreign media reports, Trump plans to launch a strategic reserve program for critical minerals, with an initial funding of $12 billion. The project, named "Project Treasury," will be used by manufacturing companies to purchase and store mineral resources. 3. Reiterates Hope for Agreement with Iran Through Negotiations—Trump stated on March 2nd that negotiations between the US and Iran are ongoing, and he hopes to reach an agreement through negotiations. 4. Investigation into Powell Will "Find the Truth" —Trump stated on March 2nd that the investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Powell will "find the truth." When asked by the media whether federal prosecutor Jeanine Piro should halt the investigation into Powell, Trump said Piro would complete the investigation and find out the truth behind the enormous cost of the Federal Reserve office renovation project. 5. Speaks with top congressional leaders, claims "resolution" nearing end to partial government shutdown —Trump said on Monday that congressional leaders were close to reaching a "solution" on the partial interruption of federal funding. He said he had recently spoken with House Speaker Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Thune. 6. Calls on Republicans to wrest control of elections from states —On October 2nd, Trump called on Republicans to wrest control of elections from states. He said, "Republicans should say, 'We're going to take over, we should take over voting rights in at least 15 places.' Republicans should put the vote in the hands of the state." 7. Calls Cuba a "failed state"—Trump told reporters on Monday that he was in talks with Cuban leaders. He called Cuba a "failed state." He also said Mexico would stop shipping oil to Cuba. 8. Looking forward to meeting with Colombian president – Trump said Monday he looks forward to meeting with Colombian President Petro this week. Trump said he will discuss drug issues with Petro. 9. Urges Justice Department to stop Epstein investigation – Trump told reporters Monday that the Justice Department should move on to other matters after releasing the Epstein files. 10. Claims “Never been to Epstein Island” – Grammy Awards host Trevor Noah criticized Trump’s friendship with Epstein, to which Trump responded: “I have never been to Epstein Island, not even in the vicinity. I have never been accused of going there, not even by the fake news media.”

Spot palladium rose 5% to $1,771 an ounce.