Gold climbed to $4,140–$4,150 as the market grew more confident that the Fed would cut interest rates this year. ADP data showed that US companies lost an average of >11,250 jobs per week, raising the probability of a 25 bps rate cut to 68% (Dec) and 80% (Jan). The impact: Yields and the USD tended to weaken, so the opportunity cost of holding gold decreased. Holding the rally: If today's Fedspeak (Williams, Waller, et al.) is hawkish, gold could hold; if dovish, the rally could continue. Additionally, the final progress of the US shutdown could reduce safe-haven demand when official...
Silver (XAG/USD) prices continued their gains for the fourth straight session during Asian trading hours on Tuesday (5/13). Technical analysis of the daily chart shows a bullish outlook, as the precious metal continues to sell off within an ascending channel pattern. Source: Newsmaker.id
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