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...
Silver eased from its recent gains seen in the previous session, settling around $32.50 during Asian trading hours on Friday (5/16). The metal came under pressure, possibly due to a Financial Times report suggesting that the Trump administration is planning to add several Chinese semiconductor companies to its export blacklist, known as the "entity list." Silver's growing association with the chipmaking industry—due to its critical role in the production of electronics and semiconductors—has heightened the market's sensitivity to the development. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices fell on Friday (5/16) heading for a weekly decline of more than 3%, as easing global trade tensions weakened its appeal as a safe haven asset. The U.S. and China recently agreed to temporarily reduce tariffs for 90 days, easing concerns about the long-term impact of their trade conflict. Geopolitical risks also appeared to ease, with the India-Pakistan ceasefire remaining stable. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver (XAG/USD) prices extended their decline for the second straight session, trading around $31.90 per troy ounce during Asian hours on Thursday (5/15). Technical analysis of the daily chart suggests a weakening bullish outlook, as the precious metal has fallen below an ascending channel pattern. The decline follows productive US-China trade talks over the weekend in Switzerland, where both sides agreed to temporarily lower tariffs to 30% and 10%, respectively, for a period of 90 days—a significant step towards de-escalation. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold futures fell as safe-haven demand waned, and investors approached the main US position. Gold futures fell 1.3% to $3,167.42 per troy ounce, the lowest level since April 10.The appeal of the precious metal was hit by the US-China deal on Monday when the two countries agreed to significantly reduce tariffs, which triggered risk-on sentiment in the market. Meanwhile, market players are currently still waiting for several important data to be released tonight, and the speech of the Fed chairman regarding the prospects for US monetary policy going forward. Until this news was released, the...
Silver (XAG/USD) prices extended their decline for the second straight session, trading below $31.90 per troy ounce during Asian hours on Thursday (5/15). The decline follows productive US-China trade talks over the weekend in Switzerland, where both sides agreed to temporarily lower tariffs to 30% and 10%, respectively, for a period of 90 days—a significant step towards de-escalation. While this has eased market fears of a prolonged trade war, uncertainty remains over what will happen after the agreement is concluded, with further negotiations expected in the coming weeks. Reducing...
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...
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