Gold held steady near a record high as President Donald Trump's tariff threats and subsequent delays raised uncertainty and supported higher demand for the precious metal. Bullion hit an all-time peak above $2,830 an ounce on Monday before paring gains to close up 0.6% after Trump said he would temporarily suspend 25% levies on Canada and Mexico for a month. The abrupt change sent the dollar retreating from its highest level in more than two years, making the precious metal cheaper for most buyers. There is still much uncertainty in the market about what will happen, tempering gold's...
Silver price (XAG/USD) continues its upward momentum, reaching near two-month highs and trading around $31.60 per troy ounce during Asian trading hours on Tuesday. Safe-haven metals, including Silver, are gaining ground as traders assess the potential impact of uncertain United States (US) trade policies on the global economy. On Monday, US President Donald Trump announced a temporary suspension of tariffs on Mexico and Canada after their leaders agreed to deploy 10,000 troops to the US border to combat drug trafficking. The tariffs initially imposed two days earlier—25% on Mexican and...
Gold traded above $2,810 per ounce on Tuesday, hovering near a record-high hit in the previous session, supported by safe-haven demand amid global trade uncertainties Markets continued to navigate the implications of U.S. tariffs, as President Donald Trump agreed to delay duties on Mexico and Canada for a month after the leaders of both countries took steps to address his concerns about border security and drug trafficking. Tariffs of 10% are still set to be imposed on China today, though Trump said he'd hold further talks to Beijing. The inflationary impact of tariffs could further...