Metals

Gold’s epicentre is shifting to Asia, with prices buoyed by regional demand: analysts 

Lower interest rates tend to be favourable to gold, as it is a non-yielding asset. 

Gold trades near two-week high on cooling US rate-hike bets

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

Higher borrowing costs are a headwind for non-yielding precious metals.

Gold steadies near US$4,000 as inflation data eases rate-hike bets

The tech slump has heaped further pressure on gold, which is already weighed down by concern that lingering inflation risks mean the Fed will hike interest rates.

Gold drops below US$4,100 as tech-led sell-off spurs liquidation

Gold is down about a fifth since the war began at the end of February.

Gold falls as inflation risks outweigh progress in US-Iran talks

The potential resources include about 55.19 million tonnes at the Nui Phao Expansion area and about 60 million tonnes at Nui Chiem.

Vietnam’s Masan High-Tech Materials says mine expansion could supply 115 million tonnes of additional tungsten ore

Gold tends to lose appeal when rates are high, as it does not yield interest.

Gold rebounds from one-week low as Iran cites progress in peace talks

Some of the market’s biggest bulls have trimmed their price forecasts for aluminium in recent days.

Aluminium’s war shock blunted by dark transits and Chinese supply