Silver (XAG/USD) prices moved higher after a recent decline, during the Asian session on Wednesday (4/16). The increase occurred as the lingering uncertainty over US trade policy continued to fuel safe-haven demand for the precious metal. A weaker US Dollar (USD) also supported Silver prices, making dollar-denominated assets more attractive to foreign buyers. Safe-haven flows into Silver strengthened after US President Donald Trump called for an investigation into potential tariffs on all imports of critical minerals. The move signals a more aggressive trade stance and increases the risk of...
Gold prices topped $3,300 for the first time on Wednesday (16/4), as investors sought safe havens after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered an investigation into potential new tariffs on U.S. imports of critical minerals. Spot gold was up 2.3% at $3,301.78 an ounce by 1018 GMT, after hitting a record high of $3,317.90 earlier in the session. U.S. gold futures were up 2.4% at $3,317.70. "Trump's trade war shows no signs of slowing... triggering a fresh move into safe havens and out of stocks," said Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices rose above $32.50 an ounce on Wednesday, hitting a nearly two-week high as escalating trade tensions and broad economic uncertainty boosted safe-haven demand. The latest gains came after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered an investigation into potential new tariffs on all imports of critical minerals—most of which are sourced from China—further stoking fears of a deepening trade war. Beijing has continued to push back against what it calls Trump's "trade bullying" as it braces for a broader impact from existing and future U.S. tariffs. Source: Newsmaker.id