US equities ended lower on Tuesday as investors grappled with downbeat economic data, rising trade tensions, and mixed corporate earnings. The S&P 500 dropped 0.5%, the Nasdaq slid 0.7%, and the Dow slipped by 62 points, following Monday's sharp rebound from Friday's losses tied to a disappointing jobs report. Concerns about stagflation resurfaced after the ISM Services index showed activity had stalled in July. Meanwhile, President Trump's threats of steep tariffs up to 250% on pharmaceutical imports alongside potential levies on semiconductors, added to market unease amid ongoing...
Gold prices traded little changed at $2,626 in Asia to start 2025. The yellow metal had posted its best yearly gain on Tuesday after closing higher. Strong central bank buying, geopolitical uncertainty and monetary policy easing fueled a record-breaking rally in safe-haven gold in 2024, pushing it to an all-time high of $2,790.15 on Oct. 31.
Gold prices were on track for a more than 26% annual gain on Tuesday, their biggest annual gain since 2010, driven by safe-haven demand and central bank interest rate cuts, though sentiment could turn more cautious depending on policy changes under a second Trump administration. Robust central bank buying, geopolitical uncertainty and monetary policy easing fueled a record-breaking rally in safe-haven gold in 2024, pushing it to an all-time high of $2,790.15 on Oct. 31. Source: Newsmaker
Silver is set to decline in late 2024 as the gap between silver supply and demand deepens, highlighting the growing imbalance. Despite bullish supply fundamentals, silver's upside remains capped by Federal Reserve policy and a strong dollar. After cutting rates three times in late 2024, the Fed has signaled only 50 basis points of easing in 2025. This gradual approach is supportive of the dollar and keeps Treasury yields high, reducing the appeal of non-yielding assets like silver. Source: Newsmaker
Gold prices moved slightly up in European trading on Tuesday (12/31).Marking its strongest annual performance since 2010 with a 26% increase for 2024. The surge was driven by US monetary easing, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and record central bank purchases. Gold prices started trading in Asia this morning at $2607/Toz.Looking ahead to 2025, investors weighed the impact of US monetary policy uncertainty, potential challenges under the Trump presidency, and China's push for economic recovery. Notably, gold's rise occurred despite a stronger US dollar and higher Treasury yields, which are...
Silver fell below $29 an ounce, its lowest level since September, amid an aggressive Fed outlook and uncertain demand for industrial silver. Inflation concerns prompted the FOMC to project fewer interest rate cuts in 2025, prompting the market to trim its exposure to non-yielding bullion. Meanwhile, previous rate cuts by the Fed supported bullion enough to boost silver prices by 23% this year. Source: Newsmaker