Gold prices fell as US-China trade talk hopes reduced demand for safe-haven assets. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting for interest rate clues. Learn more about gold, silver, and other metal prices.
Trade War
Oil prices fall as trade war concerns dampen demand outlook
Oil prices edged lower in early Asian trading on Wednesday as President Donald Trump’s erratic tariff policies raised concerns about weakening global economic growth and fuel demand.
Donald Trump is proving disastrous for big tech
In the weeks after the re-election of Donald Trump, the bosses of America’s tech giants worked hard to ingratiate themselves withthe returning president, congratulating him publicly and dutifullyturning up to his inauguration. Mark Zuckerberg, the bossof Meta, gushed that it was nice to have an administration that was “proud” of America’s tech champions.
United States is preparing to reduce tariffs on China by 50%, WSJ reports.
The Trump administration would look at lowering tariffs on imported Chinese goods pending talks with Beijing, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, adding that any action would not be made unilaterally.
Extreme volatility sends US stocks on a roller coaster ride as Wall Street is rattled by tariffs
US stocks mostly fell after an extremely volatile day Monday — tumbling, surging and then bouncing around in every direction, as traders searched for any sign that President Donald Trump’s tariffs could be negotiated or halted.
Donald Trump levies reciprocal tariffs: Gold, silver bullion among top 50 exempt items. Full list here
US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on India, China, and several other countries in the wee hours of Thursday morning, sending the global markets into a tizzy. While announcing the tariffs, the White House said that the non-tariff barriers also deprive the American manufacturers of reciprocal access to markets globally.
Gold Prices Surge Amid Trade War Fears and Geopolitical Tensions
Gold prices saw a notable uptick in early trade on Tuesday, February 25, extending gains from overnight global markets. The surge was driven by escalating trade war concerns and increased demand from retailers and jewellers in domestic markets. Despite a rebound in the US dollar during early Asian trade, gold remained resilient, supported by its safe-haven appeal.