precious metals

OUTLOOK 2026

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

The gold rally so far reflects entrenched expectations for rate cuts after disappointing US non-farm payrolls data.
COMMODITY INSIGHTS

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

OCBC forecasts silver prices to reach US$39.70 per ounce by end-2025 and US$42 per ounce by mid-2026, reinforcing a bullish outlook.
COMMODITY INSIGHTS

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

To sustain demand and protect margins, jewellers are investing in manufacturing efficiency, launching entry-level products, and tightening supply-chain strategies.

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 

BMI expects gold prices to range between US$3,000 and US$3,400 per ounce over the second and third quarters of 2025.
COMMODITY INSIGHT

Trump tariffs add polish to gold rally but full market impact yet to hit

Another precious metal, silver, broke from trend and fell on recession fears as its heavy industrial use makes it more vulnerable to a slowdown

Gold prices have surged to record highs, eclipsing the US$3,000 per ounce mark for the first time in history.

Gold may enter overbought territory after recent rapid gains

IN AN era of economic unpredictability, investors are increasingly looking for assets that offer security and stability. Gold, with its long-standing reputation as a safe-haven investment, remains a t...

Gold's rally was fuelled by heightened market uncertainties, which in turn were driven by escalating Middle East tensions and the unpredictable trade policies of US President Donald Trump.
COMMODITY INSIGHT

Gold smashes records but price easing expected in near term: market watchers

Markets wait and see if gold can remain above US$3,000 level

The current gold-silver ratio suggests that silver is undervalued and could be poised for a rally.

Investing in precious metals? Consider silver

From January 2023 to December 2024, the metal has delivered a 20.3% price return

Gold futures in New York traded at anomalous premiums exceeding US$40 per ounce over London prices in January – a sign of mounting physical supply concerns.
COMMODITY INSIGHT

US traders’ gold rush sparks Singapore’s bullion boom

US players stockpiling amid trade disruptions and Republic’s tariff-free status on yellow metal