The Hang Seng rose 171 points or 0.7% to close at 25,082 on Wednesday, reversing early losses as all sectors ended in the green. It was the fourth session of gains, helped by upbeat Chinese trade data. Exports accelerated in July due to front-loaded shipments, while imports saw the strongest growth in a year amid continued policy support from Beijing. Traders remained focused on the August 12 deadline, watching for progress in U.S.-China tariff negotiations. Tech shares posted modest gains despite Trump's remarks that the U.S. may impose 100% tariffs on certain chip imports—an outcome...
Gold prices moved at the level of $2068 at the start of the Asian trading session on Thursday (6/2). Gold continued to soar to a record high, after rising almost 1% in the previous session, as the initial attack of the US-China trade war triggered demand for safe haven assets.The response from China has been relatively calm compared to Trump's first term, when Beijing retaliated with tariffs that were almost equal to the US, but there are still many concerns about the impact on the world's two largest economies.Source: ads@ Newsmaker.id
Silver (XAG/USD) prices rose for the third straight session, during European trading hours on Wednesday (2/5). Safe-haven metals such as Silver gained on rising risk aversion amid global trade and economic uncertainty. In response to the new 10% US tariffs that came into effect on Tuesday, China imposed a 15% tariff on US coal and liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, along with additional 10% tariffs on crude oil, farm equipment, and certain cars.
Gold prices jumped 1% on Wednesday (2/5), extending a record rally, driven by safe-haven demand amid the escalating U.S.-China trade war, while the spotlight was also on payrolls data from the world's largest economy. Spot gold prices rose 0.9% after rising 1% and hitting a record high earlier in the session. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices traded around $32.29 an ounce on Wednesday (2/5), hitting a new record in early 2025.Silver is currently still holding near its highest level as the escalating trade war between the US and China has boosted demand for safe haven assets. Note: This article is analysis only and is not a definitive reference. Consider fundamental and technical developments in trading before making any investment decisions. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold is stable at a positive level to start the Asian trading session on Wednesday (5/2). This is supported by the opening attack of the US-China trade war triggering demand for safe haven assets. A weaker dollar makes gold cheaper for many buyers with losses increasing after the US jobs report showed a gradual slowdown in the labor market. China's response has been relatively calm compared to Trump's first term, when Beijing retaliated with tariffs that were almost equivalent to the US, but there are still many concerns about the impact on the world's two largest economies. Source: ads@...