Gold

Gold edges higher on US rate outlook; silver dips but stays near record high

Silver has gained 121% since the beginning of the year on tightening inventories

Gold has gained about 64% this year, shattering multiple records and making it one of the best-performing assets of 2025.

Gold rises on softer Treasury yields; silver steadies after record run

Investors are currently pricing in two rate cuts for next year

Spot gold dipped 0.2 per cent to US$4,275.44 per ounce by 0236 GMT, but was on track for a 1.8 per cent weekly gain.

Gold clings to 7-week high as investors gauge Fed trajectory; silver near record peak

GOLD prices held near a seven-week high on Friday, supported by expectations of more interest rate cuts next year after the US Federal Reserve pushed back against hawkish market bets, while silver hov...

Non-yielding assets such as gold tend to perform well in low-interest-rate environments.

Gold rises as a divided Fed cuts rates; silver hits record high

US job and inflation data for November will be released next week

Minted bars will face the lowest duties, while the highest duties are set for dore, or semi-pure ingots.

Indonesia to levy gold export duties from Dec 23

The taxes will rise to between 10% and 15% once the reference price reaches US$3,200 per troy ounce

Lower interest rates tend to favour non-yielding assets such as gold.

Gold rises but investors stay cautious about ‘hawkish’ Fed tone

The market is pricing in an 87% chance of a 25-basis-point rate cut

Early FY2026 estimates for Asian technology companies, excluding Japan, point to earnings growth in the mid-20% range, says Daryl Ho, senior investment strategist at DBS’ chief investment office.

Asia still ‘under-invested’ despite improving profits, attractive valuations: DBS

Stronger income, growth and valuations point to ‘clear and present’ opportunities in Asia, says senior investment strategist

Gold’s historically low correlation with other assets makes it one of the best portfolio diversifiers.

Why gold remains our top conviction for 2026

Strategic and cyclical factors suggest that the ongoing technical correction in gold is an opportunity

Lower interest rates tend to favour non-yielding assets such as gold.

Gold gains as Fed rate-cut optimism dents dollar

Dovish commentary from several Fed officials has further fuelled expectations of monetary easing