Germany’s Chancellor plans lithium deal with Serbia after Rio ruling
Olaf Scholz plans to visit Serbia this week to secure supplies of lithium that are critical for the nation’s energy transition and auto industry.
Gold fell for the first time in seven days in London as growing concern that Europe’s debt crisis is worsening strengthened the dollar, curbing demand for the metal as an alternative investment. Bullion advanced to all- time highs in euros and pounds.
