Silver prices held above $38.50 per ounce on Thursday (August 14th), hovering near a three-week high as expectations of a deeper Federal Reserve interest rate cut this year buoyed the market. Weaker US inflation data suggested that President Donald Trump's tariffs were not adding to price pressures, while signs of a weakening labor market reinforced the dovish outlook. The market is almost fully pricing in a September rate cut, with some anticipating a larger 50 basis point cut. Additionally, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called for multiple rate cuts and said the Fed could begin...
Silver (XAG/USD) prices rose for the third straight session, during European trading hours on Wednesday (2/5). Safe-haven metals such as Silver gained on rising risk aversion amid global trade and economic uncertainty. In response to the new 10% US tariffs that came into effect on Tuesday, China imposed a 15% tariff on US coal and liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, along with additional 10% tariffs on crude oil, farm equipment, and certain cars.
Gold prices jumped 1% on Wednesday (2/5), extending a record rally, driven by safe-haven demand amid the escalating U.S.-China trade war, while the spotlight was also on payrolls data from the world's largest economy. Spot gold prices rose 0.9% after rising 1% and hitting a record high earlier in the session. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices traded around $32.29 an ounce on Wednesday (2/5), hitting a new record in early 2025.Silver is currently still holding near its highest level as the escalating trade war between the US and China has boosted demand for safe haven assets. Note: This article is analysis only and is not a definitive reference. Consider fundamental and technical developments in trading before making any investment decisions. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold is stable at a positive level to start the Asian trading session on Wednesday (5/2). This is supported by the opening attack of the US-China trade war triggering demand for safe haven assets. A weaker dollar makes gold cheaper for many buyers with losses increasing after the US jobs report showed a gradual slowdown in the labor market. China's response has been relatively calm compared to Trump's first term, when Beijing retaliated with tariffs that were almost equivalent to the US, but there are still many concerns about the impact on the world's two largest economies. Source: ads@...
Silver prices traded around $31.50 an ounce on Tuesday (2/4), holding near their highest level since early December as the escalating trade war between the U.S. and China boosted demand for safe-haven assets. China announced retaliatory tariffs after President Donald Trump's 10 percent tariffs on all Chinese imports went into effect. Earlier, Trump agreed to impose 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico for a month after the countries agreed to take tougher action on immigration and drug trafficking. Source: Newsmaker.id