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 (XAU/USD) prices eased from near two-week highs around $3,345-$3,346 region touched on Thursday, and traded with a mild positive bias during the early European session. A modest US Dollar (USD) uptick was seen as a key factor behind the commodity's intraday decline, though a meaningful pullback seems elusive. Growing acceptance that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will lower borrowing costs further by 2025 and concerns about rising US deficits should keep a lid on the USD, which should act as a tailwind for the non-yielding yellow metal. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver Prices Gain After Investors Remain Wary Following Moody's Downgrade of US Sovereign Credit Rating and Growing Concerns About US Deficit Due to US President Donald Trump's Massive Tax Bill. In addition, Fresh US-China Trade Tensions, Along with Geopolitical Risks, Hit Global Risk Sentiment.As of this writing, Silver Price is at $33,662 Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices continued their rise in the early Asian session on Wednesday (05/22) when this news was released, gold prices moved in the $3322 area, this was accompanied by several fundamental factors because investors were likely to switch from government bonds to precious metals. The global bond market is shaky, with traditional safe haven assets such as gold strengthening. There are also growing concerns over the US fiscal outlook "If all else is equal, that means higher demand for haven assets," from the geopolitical side of Israel and Iran also support demand for safe haven...
Gold prices rose for a third straight session on Wednesday (5/21) as geopolitical risks rose following a report that Israel planned to strike Iran's nuclear facilities while the dollar weakened. Israel is preparing to strike Iran's nuclear infrastructure, CNN reported Tuesday, citing US intelligence officials. The report noted that officials did not know whether Israel had made a final decision to go ahead with the strikes, which could further destabilize the volatile Middle East. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices maintained their positive bias above the $3,300 mark, rising nearly 1% on Wednesday (5/21), hitting their highest level in more than a week, as a weaker dollar and US fiscal uncertainty amid Congressional debate on a broad tax bill boosted demand for safe-haven assets. 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...
Both the STOXX 50 and STOXX 600 hovered around the flatline on Friday, as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of further developments in trade talks between US President Trump and Chinese...
Less than four months ago, President Donald Trump met with Qatar's leader, praised his magnificent palace, and signed a comprehensive defense agreement with the Gulf monarchy, a key ally that hosts...