precious metals
Gold demand in Singapore jumps 48% to record 9.6 tonnes in 2025
Appetite for the metal grew the fastest in the city-state among South-east Asian countries, finds report
How high can gold go after breaking US$4,800? Some analysts say US$7,000
Market watchers caution that heavy speculative bets could trigger price corrections if sentiment falters
Singapore Precious Metals Exchange, director to be charged over alleged US$81 million in unlicensed payment services
If convicted, Victor Foo faces a fine not exceeding S$125,000, imprisonment for a term of up to three years, or both
From Changi vaults to Asian markets, silver rallies even as caution grows
Heavy investor buying has pushed the metal into a persistent supply deficit despite softening industrial and jewellery demand
Gold tops US$4,500, silver and platinum hit records in metal markets frenzy
Gold surges more than 70% this year, driven by safe-haven demand, de-dollarisation trends, central bank buying and others
Gold could hit US$5,000 an ounce in 2026 if risk hedging persists: market watchers
Returns are expected to moderate for the precious metal in the new year, say analysts
Gold heads towards US$4,000 mark as markets grapple with dollar doubts, Fed uncertainty
Analysts note confidence in the precious metal is ultimately linked to sentiment towards the greenback
Is the silver squeeze about to get worse?
Tight supply, rising industrial demand and surging borrowing costs are keeping the metal’s prices near multi-year highs
Singapore jewellers keep their shine amid gold’s record run – even as margins thin
Despite soaring prices, consumer confidence in the precious metal remains strong, prompting these retailers to adapt
