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 prices found some support above the $3,200 level and pared some of its modest intraday losses, although its upside potential appears limited. The US dollar (USD) fell to a near two-week low amid speculation that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will cut interest rates further in 2025, which turned out to be a key factor offering some support to the non-yielding yellow metal. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver (XAG/USD) is trading lower after Moody's or Financial Survey Institution downgraded the US credit rating one notch from Aaa to Aa1 citing soaring debt levels and rising interest payments. This follows similar downgrades by Fitch Ratings in 2023 and Standard & Poor's in 2011.As of this writing, Silver is trading at $32,181 Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold weakened at the start of the Asian session on Tuesday (20/5). Currently, the price of Gold fell slightly as demand for safe assets from Moody's downgrade for the US faded, and attention returned to easing trade tensions between the two largest economies. The precious metal strengthened at the start of the year as President Donald Trump's aggressive trade policies rattled global markets, but its gains have reversed in May as he stopped or withdrew many of his tariff threats. However, gold is still up more than a fifth this year, and is unlikely to experience a sharp decline due to the...
Silver (XAG/USD) traded slightly higher on Monday (5/19) as broader US dollar weakness fueled demand for alternative safe haven assets. The move came in response to Moody's downgrade of the US sovereign credit rating, which has added to market concerns over fiscal sustainability and long-term growth prospects. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold rose on Monday (5/19) as the dollar slumped after Moody's Ratings removed the US's last top credit rating due to ballooning debt and deficits. Moody's blamed successive administrations and Congress for a ballooning budget deficit that it said showed no signs of abating. And there are concerns the situation could get worse, with Republican lawmakers discussing President Donald Trump's tax and spending package. 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...