The Hang Seng Index fell 54 points, or 0.2%, to close at 25,123 on Tuesday (August 19), marking its fourth session of declines and its lowest close in nearly three weeks. Investors remained cautious ahead of the PBoC's monthly benchmark lending rate review due on Wednesday. Weakening US index futures also added to risk-off sentiment ahead of the Jackson Hole meeting later this week. Meanwhile, the latest data showed China's youth unemployment rate jumped to 17.8% in July from 14.5% in June, the highest since August 2024. The broader unemployment rate also rose to a four-month high of...
Gold prices rose in Asian trading on Tuesday, rebounding from a three-week low as investors sought safety amid escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China. As of 02:12 ET (06:12 GMT), Spot Gold rose 0.7% to $3,002.68 per ounce. Gold fell below $3,000 per ounce in the previous session to hit its lowest level since March 13 as investors liquidated their positions to cover losses in other financial markets. "Gold is traditionally a safe haven, but sometimes investors sell it along with other asset classes to cover losses elsewhere," ING analysts said in a note. Gold Futures...
Japanese Yen (JPY) trims a part of modest intraday gains against its American counterpart, though the near-term bias still seems tilted in favor of bullish traders. Concerns that harsher US reciprocal tariffs could negatively impact Japan's economy, along with a slight improvement in the global risk sentiment, act as a headwind for the safe-haven JPY. However, the growing market acceptance that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) will continue raising interest rates in 2025, amid signs of broadening inflation, might hold back the JPY bears from placing aggressive bets. Meanwhile, US President Donald...
Silver price (XAG/USD) posts modest gains around $30.15 during the Asian trading hours on Tuesday. The upside for the white metal might be limited due to investors liquidating positions to secure profits, possibly covering losses or margin calls on falling asset valuations, fueled by concerns about a global trade war. Nonetheless, the weaker Greenback might help limit the USD-denominated commodity price's losses. Silver prices can move due to a wide range of factors. Geopolitical instability or fears of a deep recession can make Silver price escalate due to its safe-haven status, although...
Gold price is building on its rebound from one-month lows of $2,957 early Tuesday, replicating the moves seen in Monday's Asian trading. In doing so, Gold buyers retake the $3,000 threshold, but will they sustain the upswing amid escalating US-China trade tensions.Gold price is snapping a three-day correction as the US Dollar (USD) has come under renewed selling pressure while the US Treasury bond yields have paused their rebound from six-month troughs. China's efforts to step up lending to stabilize markets and a generalized recovery in risk sentiment revive the downside for the so-called...
Oil prices rose in Asian trade on Tuesday, recovering a small portion of recent losses as traders remained on edge over slowing demand amid a rapidly escalating U.S.-led trade war. Oil prices had slumped to a four-year low in recent sessions, after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled steep reciprocal tariffs on several major economies. Trump's tariffs are set to take effect from Wednesday. A particular point of concern for oil markets is growing trade tensions between China and the U.S., after Beijing retaliated against Trump's latest tariffs and vowed to "fight to the end" if the...