Gold prices slipped on Tuesday (2/11) as investors booked profits following a record high, but remained optimistic amid concerns about a global trade war sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump's new tariffs. Traders were eyeing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's testimony later in the day and U.S. inflation data due Wednesday for fresh clues on the outlook for interest rates in the world's largest economy. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver (XAG/USD) prices found a temporary cushion on Tuesday (2/11) after falling sharply earlier in the day. The white metal showed little buying interest as the US Dollar (USD) declined ahead of Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Jerome Powell's testimony before Congress. However, the overall outlook for Silver prices remains strong amid growing concerns over a global trade war. Historically, the appeal of precious metals, such as Silver, increases in an uncertain global Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold was steady during the early Asian trading session on Wednesday (12/2) after chasing its latest ATH of $2942 on Tuesday. Gold had fallen slightly as the US central bank signaled it was in no hurry to provide more interest rate cuts, and traders weighed concerns about a global trade war that could help demand for safe haven assets. Source: Newsmaker.id