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Oil prices bounce 1% from bruising tariff-driven losses

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...

Gold price sees dip-buying amid trade war escalation

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...

Silver keeps the bearish vibe, key support level emerges near $30.00

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...

Japanese Yen trims part of modest intraday gains amid positive risk tone

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...

Gold prices rise from 3-wk low; Trump's new tariff threat reignites haven demand

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...