Gold

Gold gains as traders mull next Trump moves after tariff ruling

The dollar falls as much as 0.3%, lifting gold as much as 1.6%

The crackdown is in response to the surge of shadow banking activities within the Shuibei market.

China’s Shenzhen cracks down on risky gold trading amid wave of defaults

[SHENZHEN] Financial regulators in Shenzhen moved to curb illegal gold trading activities, targeting speculative schemes that have contributed to a wave of defaults shaking the city’s jewellery hub.

Non-yielding bullion tends to do well in low-interest-rate environments.

Gold dips as dollar ticks up; all eyes on inflation data

Markets currently expect three 25-basis-point rate cuts this year, according to CME’s FedWatch Tool

Through the OCBC app, customers can buy paper gold or silver in real-time, 24/7 from as little as 0.01 ounces.

Gold and silver beat equities, unit trust funds as top entry point for new OCBC retail investors 

While precious metals can play a stabilising role in portfolios, allocations should ‘stay measured’, says the bank

Gold gained more than 2% on Wednesday on safe-haven demand as two days of peace talks in Geneva between Ukraine and Russia ended without a breakthrough.

Gold edges down as dollar firms; inflation data in focus

Non-yielding bullion tends to do well in low-interest-rate environments

Savvy consumers are turning to pre-loved jewellery for both adornment and investment. Above: A pair of chandelier earrings in white gold with diamonds, pearls and tourmalines from D'Lux Jewel, S$19,839.
JEWELLERY

Pre-loved jewellery sparkles as gold prices surge, attitudes change

Second-hand pieces are regarded as a more environmentally sustainable, value-for-money option

Non-yielding bullion tends to do well in low-interest-rate environments.

Gold rises on dip-buying after more than 2% drop

A stronger US dollar makes greenback-priced bullion more expensive for other currency holders

In the long run, gold’s return profile has lagged stocks and bonds. Over decades, gold’s annualised returns tend to be modest.
MONEY WISDOM

Gold: Is now the time to buy?

When deciding whether to purchase the precious metal now, it helps to think like you would about insurance

Market participants currently anticipate a total of 75 basis points in rate cuts this year, with the first expected in July, according to data compiled by LSEG.

Gold prices dip on firmer US dollar

Non-yielding bullion tends to do well in low-interest-rate environments

Demand for precious metals in China has been frenetic in recent months, helping to power the broader rally.

Gold reclaims US$5,000 as cooling inflation lifts Fed easing bets

The metal has surged to a record above US$5,595 in late January