China's gold imports from Switzerland have soared to a 5-year high as Covid-19 lockdowns ease
The 80 tons of gold China imported in July were more than double the volume in June and eight times more than in May.
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India's oil imports from Russia fell for the first time since March as the nation ramps up buying of Saudi crude
Indian imports of Russian crude slipped 7.3% in July, as prices for Saudi Arabian crude become more attractive for Russia's top oil customer.
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