European Parliament trade MEPs advanced EU-US tariff legislation covering U.S. goods, safeguards and a June plenary vote in Brussels.

Gold prices rose as U.S. Treasury yields eased, supporting bullion while investors tracked Fed policy, jobs data and metals demand.

Dollar trading stayed steady near 99 while Bitcoin and Ether declined, leaving global currency moves muted and crypto markets weaker.

The dollar steadied after a weekly decline as traders monitored major currencies, U.S. jobs data, central banks and oil-linked risks.

Gold prices rose as a weaker dollar lifted bullion demand, while lower oil prices and gains in silver, platinum and palladium shaped trading.

Record ground beef prices near $6.90 a pound are raising Memorial Day cookout costs as tight cattle supplies keep pressure on US shoppers.

US stocks ended higher as the Dow closed at a record and the S&P 500 extended its weekly winning streak to eight weeks.

US consumer sentiment fell to a record low in May as inflation worries, gasoline costs and household price pressures intensified.