Oil prices declined on September 21, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude falling 3.91% to $97.50 a barrel and Brent crude dropping 2.2% to $101.97, according to ODaily. Gold fell 0.33% to $4,360.01 an ounce, while silver rose 0.83% to $66.468. European equities advanced, the dollar slipped against the offshore yuan but rose against the yen, and Gate TradFi provided direct access to traditional financial products through the Gate App and website.