Gold fell as the dollar surged after President-elect Donald Trump threatened 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports. Bullion was trading near $2,620 an ounce after dropping 3.4% in the previous session as easing Middle East tensions dampened demand for safe-haven assets. Spot gold fell 0.1% to $2,621.45 an ounce at 8:29 a.m. in Singapore after dropping as much as 0.8% earlier. Source: newsmaker.id
Silver prices were stable in the $30 area during the Asian trading session on Tuesday (11/26). The decline occurred after US President-elect Donald Trump nominated hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary, which reduced market uncertainty. Silver is currently trading at $30,360. In addition, reports that Israel and Hezbollah are close to reaching a ceasefire agreement are also other factors that have reduced demand for safe haven assets. Source: newsmaker.id
Silver (XAG/USD) prices bounced around the $30.40 level on Tuesday, after falling sharply in the previous session. The white metal gained ground temporarily as the US Dollar (USD) weakened. However, its outlook has weakened as its safe-haven demand has weakened due to a potential de-escalation in the war between Israel and Iran. Israeli Ambassador Mike Herzog told on Israeli Army Radio that a ceasefire deal to end fighting between Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah fighters could be reached "within days", AlJazeera reported. Potential truce talks have diminished safe-haven demand for...