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* Investors expect a US debt default to be avoided* The US dollar hits a new seven-week high* Germany's DAX highest since January 2021LONDON, May 18 (Reuters) - European shares opened higher on Thursday and the U.S. dollar rose to a…

MARKET CRAPS Stores: European stocks posted solid gains on Thursday after a positive debt ceiling update from Joe Biden helped push Wall Street higher. "President Biden and Republican leader…

(Updates prices, adds details)* Gold could go in a range of $1,992-$2,003 - technics* Biden, McCarthy push forward toward US debt ceiling deal* Gold hit a near four-week low earlier in the session* Silver, palladium down 1%May 18 (Reuters)…

The US Capitol is seen during an event celebrating 100…