Commodities

Gold heads for first weekly gain since May on easing Fed outlook

Gold bars at Hatton Garden Metals in London, Britain, June 10, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Shepheard

JPMorgan sees US$4,500 gold price in Q4, says risks to downside

Although aluminium’s price has eased recently on the expected return of Middle Eastern supply, analysts believe that it is likely to remain elevated in the near term.

Resilient aluminium prices set to boost Asia’s smelters over global rivals: analysts

Rice prices could be particularly volatile if El Nino causes weather conditions to worsen, as global trade in the crop remains thin.

El Nino may pile pressure on Asean food prices as dry weather meets fuel and fertiliser shock

While structural supply deficits continue to fuel silver’s long-term investment appeal, weakening physical demand and a less supportive macroeconomic environment are weighing on prices in the near term. .

Silver remains under pressure as sell-off continues

Adding pressure to gold, Federal Reserve policymakers have signalled growing support for higher borrowing costs.

Gold steadies near US$4,000 as stronger dollar, rate outlook weigh

In Singapore, resource constraints are increasing contractor prices and tightening subcontractor capacity as multiple large projects “move forward at pace”.

Supply chain shocks, labour and power constraints weighing on Apac building boom: report

CPI and PPI reports expected to reach multi-year highs due to fuel cost shocks over in the US.

Hawkish Fed, hot inflation, fragile currencies: ASEAN’s delicate balancing act explained

The Indonesian task force seized around 4.1 million ha of plantations in 2025 for operating illegally in forest areas.

Malaysia’s SD Guthrie working with Indonesia on palm oil plantation seizures: CEO

"To deepen capital flows, Singapore needs a more vibrant ecosystem around stored gold, including collateralised lending and gold-backed financing," says Priyanka Sachdeva of Phillip Nova.

Singapore well-placed to be Asean’s gold-trading hub as regional duties rise: analysts