Silver

Gold, silver and platinum extend record-setting rally

The US dollar index fell to a more than two-week low on Friday

Spot gold was down nearly 1 per cent to US$4,793.63 per ounce, as of 0332 GMT, after scaling a record peak of US$4,887.82 in the previous session.

Gold falls as easing geopolitical tensions dampen safe-haven demand

GOLD and other precious metals fell on Thursday as geopolitical tensions and safe-haven demand eased after US President Donald Trump backed down from new tariff threats and proposals to annex Greenlan...

Spot gold rallied to a record of US$4,844.1 an ounce, while platinum surged to an all-time high of US$2,511.10 an ounce before giving up its early gains to trade little changed.

Gold and platinum hit records as crisis over Greenland worsens

GOLD and platinum rose to fresh records - while silver was near an all-time peak - as the worsening crisis over Greenland and a meltdown in Japanese government debt supported haven demand.

Precious metals are traditionally viewed as a safe-haven asset class during periods of geopolitical or market uncertainty.

Gold, silver hit fresh highs as Trump’s Greenland tariffs rattle European markets

In contrast, the US dollar – another traditional safe-haven asset – weakens

Global consumption of bars and coins reached around a quarter of total silver demand in 2025; the figure continues to climb.

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

Non-yielding gold thrives in a low interest rate environment and during economic uncertainties.

Gold, silver jump to record highs on Trump tariff threats over Greenland

Spot silver advanced 4.4% to US$93.85 per ounce, after hitting a record high of US$94.08

Gold, a non-yielding asset, also benefits from low rates because they reduce the opportunity cost of holding it.

Gold slips as upbeat US data boosts dollar, dims rate-cut bets

A firmer US dollar makes greenback-priced metals more expensive for overseas buyers

Non-yielding assets tend to do well in a low-interest-rate environment and during geopolitical or economic uncertainties.

Gold eases on profit-booking after breaching US$4,600/oz

Major brokerages expect two 25-basis-point rate cuts each in June and September

OCBC’s price forecast for silver stands at US$81.4 per troy ounce for December 2026, and US$82.2 per troy ounce for March 2027.
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Non-yielding assets tend to do well in a low-interest-rate environment and during geopolitical or economic uncertainties.

Gold, silver notch record highs on safe-haven demand, Fed rate-cut bets

Investors currently expect at least two Federal Reserve rate cuts this year