Hong Kong stocks fell 144 points, or 0.6%, to 24,936 in early trading on Friday, ending a four-day winning streak amid widespread weakness. Caution prevails ahead of China's July CPI and PPI data due Saturday, with consumer prices expected to ease slightly and producer deflation likely to persist amid ongoing trade risks. On the domestic front, Hong Kong's foreign exchange reserves fell to a three-month low of USD 425.4 billion in July. Semiconductor Manufacturing shares plunged 4.7% after missing second-quarter profit estimates, while MGM China (-4.3%), Kingdee Intl. Software (-4.2%), SITC...
Silver (XAG/USD) prices fell after extending its upward momentum for the fourth straight day, during European trading hours on Friday (3/14). Silver's gains were limited as the US Dollar (USD) continued to strengthen. A stronger USD makes Silver more expensive for foreign buyers, potentially dampening demand Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold was above $2,995 an ounce on Friday in the trading session. It appears poised to post a strong gain for the second straight week. Meanwhile, Investors remain concerned about the potential economic impact of US President Donald Trump's aggressive trade policies.This, along with speculation that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will cut interest rates several times in 2025, turned out to be the main factors that acted as a driver for the non-yielding yellow metal. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold hovered above $2,980 an ounce on Friday, a record high and poised for a weekly gain of more than 2%, boosted by risk aversion and rising expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. In the latest escalation of U.S. President Donald Trump's multi-front trade war, he warned of 200% tariffs on European wine and other spirits after the EU imposed a 50% tax on American whiskey exports. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver (XAG/USD) prices fell on Thursday (3/13). As Investors are now waiting for the US Producer Price Index (PPI) data due later today to gain further insight into the Fed's monetary policy. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices continued to show their strength in the European trading session on Thursday (3/13).The appeal of gold as a safe haven asset that is growing rapidly may surge to a record high of $3,500 per ounce during the third quarter, according to Macquarie Group analysts.This is still supported by uncertainty surrounding geopolitics and US President Donald Trump's tariff policies. The worsening US budget outlook suggests inflation could increase, which will benefit gold as a hedge, according to Macquarie. Source: ads- Newsmaker.id