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Bonds, oil, AI and copper - Decoding divergent signals in a shifting global economy

2026-09-25T09:46:00.000Z
Spot gold was down 0.2 per cent at US$4,270.40 per ounce, as of 0035 GMT on Friday.
Energy & Commodities

Gold heads for weekly decline as dollar firms, Fed rate outlook weighs

2026-09-25T01:30:01.000Z
The metal is down around a fifth since the US-Iran war erupted in late February.
Energy & Commodities

Gold holds drop as higher oil and hot US data fan rate hike bets

2026-09-24T00:50:23.000Z
Higher borrowing costs typically undermine support for bullion because it does not pay interest.
Energy & Commodities

Gold edges lower as traders weigh Fedspeak and US-Iran talks

2026-09-23T04:24:56.000Z
The average US household is sitting on US$5,700 in unappraised gold jewellery, with roughly US$750 billion in gold weight in drawers across the country.
Lifestyle

The ‘Great Stuff Transfer’ has a US$750 billion golden lining

2026-09-23T03:00:00.000Z
The decline in oil prices has reduced inflationary concerns, a tailwind for gold that typically benefits when rates are lower.
Energy & Commodities

Gold edges higher as lower oil prices damp chance of rate hikes

2026-09-22T02:01:12.000Z
Higher energy prices reinforce bets on interest rates staying elevated for longer, a negative for non-yielding bullion.
Energy & Commodities

Gold steadies as traders weigh inflation and Fed hike outlook

2026-09-21T02:57:57.000Z
The recovery in Treasuries lifted some pressure on gold, which usually performs worse when bond yields are high because it does not pay interest.
Energy & Commodities

Gold surges along with US treasuries as oil price slide deepens

2026-09-18T01:33:01.000Z
OCBC is said to have approached precious metal storage providers about securing more space. Deutsche Bank is also reportedly considering an expansion.
Energy & Commodities

Singapore’s gold hub plan gets lift with DBS vault expansion

2026-09-17T04:48:37.000Z
Although gold is considered an inflation hedge, higher rates reduce its appeal by boosting the attractiveness of interest-bearing assets.
Energy & Commodities

Gold rises over 1% as investors digest Fed hike, oil rally stalls

2026-09-17T02:33:00.000Z
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