Silver prices held firm above $36.80 per ounce on Friday, approaching 13-year highs as renewed global trade tensions bolstered demand for safe-haven assets. Investors remained on edge after President Donald Trump announced plans to begin sending letters outlining new trade tariffs or potential deadline extensions as early as Friday, fueling uncertainty in global markets. Adding to market anxiety, the US House of Representatives passed Trump's sweeping tax cuts and spending bill, which now heads to the White House for his signature. The legislation is expected to widen the federal budget...
Gold price (XAU/USD) maintains its bid tone through the first half of the European session on Friday, though it remains below a one-week high touched the previous day. The US Dollar (USD) struggles to capitalize on the upbeat US NFP-inspired rally on Thursday amid concerns that US President Donald Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' would worsen the country's fiscal situation. This, along with persistent trade-related uncertainties, turns out to be a key factor underpinning demand for the safe-haven precious metal. Meanwhile, traders dialled back expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed)...
Oil futures fell on Friday after Iran reaffirmed its commitment to nuclear non-proliferation and amid expectations that major producers are set to agree to raise their output this weekend. Brent crude futures were down 35 cents, or 0.51%, to $68.45 a barrel by 0730 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell 25 cents, or 0.37%, to $66.75. Trade was thinned by the U.S. Independence Day holiday. U.S. news website Axios reported on Thursday that the U.S. was planning to meet with Iran next week to restart nuclear talk, while Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Tehran remains...