Asia-Pacific markets traded higher, tracking Wall Street gains overnight. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 0.41% after hitting a fresh record high on Thursday, while the Topix added 0.61%. South Korea's Kospi climbed 0.83%, and the small-cap Kosdaq jumped 0.65%. Australia's benchmark S&P/ASX 200 added 0.41%. Futures for Hong Kong's Hang Seng index stood at 26,464, higher than its last close of 26,086.32. Equities in several parts of the world have been rallying as easing inflation pressures and expectations for U.S. rate cuts boost investor sentiment. "Momentum and the promise of...
Gold continued to fall on Tuesday (5/27) as the dollar strengthened and demand for safe-haven assets declined, with investors also weighing the prospect of improving trade relations between the U.S. and the European Union. Bullion fell 1.5% as signs that Japan may be ready to adjust its debt issuance boosted global bonds and the U.S. currency. A stronger U.S. dollar makes gold more expensive for buyers in other currencies, while lower debt yields reduce the appeal of the non-interest-bearing precious metal. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold extended its decline for the second day this week as the US dollar clawed back some gains and demand for safe-haven assets eased, with investors also weighing the prospects for improved trade relations between the US and EU after US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he agreed to extend the deadline for 50% tariffs on the European Union (EU) until July 9. Source: Newsmaker.id
Demand for safe haven assets such as silver has been affected by signs that the White House may be making progress in negotiations with some trading partners.As of this writing, Silver is at $33,301 Source: Newsmaker.id
Demand for safe haven gold has been hit by signs that the White House may be making progress in negotiations with some trading partners. Funds held in gold-backed exchange-traded funds have posted outflows for five straight weeks since peaking at their highest level in more than a year in mid-April, according to Bloomberg calculations. Investors are now weighing the prospect of improved trade relations between the U.S. and the EU. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold (XAU/USD) prices fell on Monday (5/26) while the US market was closed due to the Memorial Day national holiday. A small correction occurred after United States (US) President Donald Trump issued a statement on Truth Social that he would extend the deadline until July 9 for the European Union (EU) to face 50% tariffs. Source: Newsmaker.id
Asia-Pacific markets traded higher, tracking Wall Street gains overnight.
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 0.41% after hitting a fresh record high on Thursday, while the Topix added 0.61%. South...
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