Silver prices have strengthened again following growing confidence that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates. When interest rates fall, precious metals like silver become more attractive because their value tends to stabilize amid economic uncertainty. Furthermore, many investors are starting to view silver as a hedge against inflation and a weakening US dollar. This increase is also driven by increasing demand from the technology and green energy industries. Silver is widely used in solar panels and electric vehicles, thus strengthening its prospects for a clean energy...
Silver (XAG/USD) prices rose nearly 2% on Wednesday (4/9). The white metal strengthened as the US dollar (USD) fell amid concerns that the escalating trade war between Washington and Beijing could tip the US economy into recession. Financial market participants are concerned that President Donald Trump's imposition of a 104% tariff on Chinese imports for pouring drugs into the US and his retaliatory tariffs will limit purchases of Chinese goods by US companies. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold rose on Wednesday (4/9) and was set for its best day since March 2023, supported by a weaker dollar and safe-haven inflows amid escalating US-China trade tensions after Beijing announced more levies on US goods. Investors worried that tariffs will stoke inflation and hamper economic growth dumped stocks, industrial commodities and sought refuge in gold. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold (XAU/USD) prices soared and recovered to $3,063 at the time of writing on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump's tariffs went into effect. At one point this week, the market was hoping for a last-minute solution as several news outlets reported on Monday that President Trump was considering a 90-day tariff pause for all countries except China. However, the White House stated that any suggestion that President Trump was considering a 90-day tariff pause was "fake news." Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver (XAG/USD) prices recovered from losses during Asian trading hours on Wednesday. Analysts believe that the recent correction could be a setup for a strong rebound amid rising trade tensions and recession fears. Traders are gearing up for the FOMC Minutes, due out on Wednesday.US President Donald Trump said late Tuesday that he is not considering abandoning his plan to impose extensive additional tariffs on dozens of countries despite contacts from trading partners seeking to avoid the levies. However, he hinted that he may be open to some negotiations.Until this news was released,...
Gold prices were steady early in the Asian session on Wednesday (9/4) as traders braced for the US to raise tariffs on Chinese goods to as high as 104%, a move that Beijing is expected to retaliate against as hopes fade that a brutal global trade war can be avoided. The precious metal still looks to have more to gain, having risen more than 13% this year on central bank buying and inflows into exchange-traded funds. Markets are also betting that rising volatility could prompt the Federal Reserve to accelerate interest rate cuts to stave off a recession. Lower interest rates typically...