Crude oil prices eased on Monday and headed for a modest quarterly loss, despite a warning from U.S. President Donald Trump that he may impose secondary tariffs on buyers of Russian oil if he feels Moscow is blocking his efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
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Gold price reaches lifetime highs and counting
The safe-haven demand for the traditional store of value, Gold price, remains unabated amid a typical market unrest and panic situation, courtesy of Trump’s tariff plans. Investors scurry for safety in the bright metal, bracing for a raft of tariffs likely to be implemented as early as next week.
Who buys the most Gold?
Central banks are the biggest Gold holders. In their aim to support their currencies in turbulent times, central banks tend to diversify their reserves and buy Gold to improve the perceived strength of the economy and the currency.
Gold surges past $3,100 as US tariffs, uncertainty propel safe-haven flows
Gold prices on Monday soared above $3,100 per ounce for the first time as concerns around U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the potential economic fallout, combined with geopolitical worries, drove a fresh wave of investments into the safe-haven asset.
Gold Surges to $3,000: Could a Recession Push Prices Even Higher?
Gold has been on a tear with its price jumping over 50% in the last one year. In international markets, gold crossed $3,000 an ounce on March 14, while in India, gold rate today is Rs 87,970 per ten grams.
Duty-free: Here’s how much gold you can bring from Dubai to India without paying customs
Travellers to Dubai have long bought gold from the middle-eastern destination as the yellow metal costs less there than in India. Especially for Indians, who not only see gold as a safe haven investment, but buy it heavily for cultural reasons such as weddings, there is always an eye out for cheaper gold.
Jewellers margin set to take a hit as gold leasing rates surge
The gold leasing rates by leading jewellery firms have shot up sharply as a tariff scare from the Trump administration has prompted global banks to secure the precious metal, leading to a supply crunch in India, among the top consumers of the metal.