Gold prices (December 24th) in the European session were stable at $4,491 ahead of Christmas Day tomorrow, with the market closing early tonight. Gold prices surged past $4,500 per ounce for the first time, while silver, platinum, and palladium also hit record highs. This increase was driven by surging demand for safe haven assets amid geopolitical and global trade risks, as well as expectations of further US interest rate cuts in 2026. Investors flocked to precious metals as a hedge.According to analysts, this trend is reinforced by the de-globalization narrative, where gold and precious...
Gold was under pressure in the Asian session on Wednesday (October 22, 2025) as the US dollar strengthened and real Treasury yields remained high, increasing the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets. Risk sentiment also improved following easing US-China trade tensions and the prospect of an end to the US lockdown this week, which eroded demand for safe-haven assets. At the same time, the market readjusted expectations for a slower Fed rate cut after relatively solid US data, a combination that is usually negative for gold. After rallying to a new record, coordinated...
Gold prices fell slightly on Tuesday but remained near their all-time highs. Investors' need for safe havens amidst economic uncertainty has kept gold in demand. This uncertainty stems from the ongoing US government shutdown, despite hopes it will end soon. Meanwhile, market attention is also focused on the meeting between high-ranking US and Chinese officials in Malaysia, which serves as a prelude to talks between President Trump and President Xi Jinping. Amidst this, investors are awaiting the US inflation report, which was delayed due to the shutdown, as well as the central bank's...
Silver prices are stable around $52 per ounce. Buying interest has resurfaced after a correction, supported by expectations of interest rate cuts and lower yields. A subdued dollar is supporting sentiment, while silver's dual role as a safe haven and industrial raw material remains attractive.Next, the market awaits the release of US inflation figures, central bank signals, and news on US-China trade negotiations. As long as the policy easing narrative persists and industrial demand is solid, risks arise if the dollar strengthens again or physical supply loosens. (asd) The price of silver...
Silver fell to around $51.7 per ounce on Monday (October 20th), extending its decline from the previous session after hitting a record high last week. This decline was triggered by investor profit-taking and improving global risk sentiment, following the easing of trade tensions between the US and China, which reduced the appeal of safe-haven assets like silver. Investors are now shifting their focus to US inflation data due this week, after being delayed due to the government shutdown. Meanwhile, expectations of an interest rate cut by the Fed are adding pressure on silver prices. Last...
Gold prices fluctuated between gains and losses at the start of this week after experiencing a sharp decline last Friday. When Asian markets opened Monday morning, bullion prices were not far from their previous levels, continuing their high volatility. The 1.7% decline at the end of last week was the worst since May, triggered by a massive sell-off across all precious metals. Silver also fell 1.2% before paring its losses, following a major 4.3% drop in the previous session. This volatility emerged amid easing trade tensions between the US and China, which has helped strengthen overall...