Gold prices (XAU/USD) fell slightly in the Asian session on Monday (December 29th) after previously reaching a record high of around $4,550 per ounce. This correction was triggered by profit-taking ahead of the year-end holidays when market liquidity was thin, coupled with the effect of a strengthening US dollar, which made gold more expensive for buyers outside the US.Nevertheless, gold's overall trend remains strong, having risen nearly 70% so far in 2025 (its best performance since 1979). Expectations of a Fed rate cut in 2026 and geopolitical tensions helped contain the decline, while...
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...
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
Silver is holding up amidst declines in other commodities, Economic dynamics in the US, China and India can also contribute to price changes. For the US and especially China, their large industrial sectors use Silver in various processes. In India, consumer demand for precious metals for jewelry also plays a significant role in determining silver pricesAs of this writing, silver is at $32,592 Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver (XAG/USD) prices continued to decline to trade around $32.20 per troy ounce during European trading hours on Monday (5/12). The precious metal received support from news that Canadian miner Pan American Silver will acquire MAG Silver Corp in a deal that values the company at around $2.1 billion, according to Reuters. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices continued to decline in early European session on Monday (12/5), pressured by the strengthening US Dollar. This was accompanied by optimism in US-China trade talks in Geneva, Switzerland, over the weekend that dragged the precious metal lower. The US and China ended high-stakes trade talks on a positive note on Sunday, with US officials touting a "deal" to reduce the US trade deficit, while Chinese officials said they had reached a "significant consensus".Source: Newsmaker.id(ads)