The price of gold as a safe haven fell as risk sentiment began to emerge following the announcement of an interim agreement between the United States and China to reduce tariffs. Bullion, which is considered a hedge against economic and geopolitical turmoil, hit a record high of $3,500 last month amid rising tariff uncertainty. Gold's over-response to chaotic headlines from the White House last month left the precious metal vulnerable to a retraction of Trump's statement. As of this news release, the price of gold is at $3,234
Gold prices edged lower during the early Asian session on Tuesday (5/13). The precious metal held steady on the back of a stronger US Dollar (USD), higher US yields and optimism over a US-China trade deal. Improved risk sentiment following the announcement of an interim deal between the United States (US) and China to reduce tariffs has weighed on safe-haven assets, such as gold prices. The US will cut additional tariffs it imposed on Chinese imports in April this year to 30% from 145%, and China's duties on US imports will be reduced to 10% from 125%. The new measures will be effective for...
Silver (XAG/USD) prices continued their gains for the fourth straight session during Asian trading hours on Tuesday (5/13). Technical analysis of the daily chart shows a bullish outlook, as the precious metal continues to sell off within an ascending channel pattern. Source: Newsmaker.id