Gold futures climbed above $1,300 an ounce for the first time in six weeks as the dollar wavered and investors braced for an onslaught of economic data and political news. SEE MORE Oil prices fell on Wednesday on doubts OPEC and Russia will agree on extending a crude production cut to cover all of 2018, and after a report of an unexpected rise in U.S. crude oil inventories. SEE MORE OPEC and Russia look set to prolong oil supply cuts until the end of 2018 this week while signaling that they may review the deal when they meet again in June if the market overheats. SEE MORE The closure of excess aluminium smelter capacities and a pick up in demand for the metal in the European markets would support higher prices in the rest of the current financial year (FY). SEE MORE Oil prices dipped on Monday, with US crude easing from two-year highs on the prospect of increased output, although global markets were slightly better supported by expectations an OPEC-led supply cut would be extended. SEE MORE