China taps Into gold transaction boom with fast, paperless ATM solution

Gold trades lower on sour sentiment

Onome Amuge As gold prices continue to rise to unprecedented levels globally, a novel technology is capturing public attention in China, the world’s second largest economy, offering a swift and paperless route for individuals to monetise their holdings. According to reports, a shopping mall in Shanghai has become a focal point for this trend, housing […]

Gold soars to all-time high near $3,500 as Trump-Fed tensions roil markets

Gold tumbles as stronger dollar hurts appetite for safe-haven

Onome Amuge Gold prices surged to unprecedented levels in Asian trading on Tuesday, propelled by persistent safe-haven buying amid heightened U.S.-China trade tensions and growing unease over President Donald Trump’s plans to reshape the Federal Reserve. Spot gold climbed 1.7 per cent to reach $3,482.76 per ounce in early Tuesday trading, while June gold futures […]

Gold rallies as Trump’s tariff plans fuel economic jitters

Gold heads for sixth weekly gain

Onome Amuge Global trade tensions heated up on Thursday, pushing gold prices higher as the U.S ratcheted up pressure on the global economy with new auto tariffs and a looming April 2 deadline for reciprocal tariffs from the world’s largest economy. Spot gold rallied by 0.3 percent to reach $3,028.65 an ounce, mirroring the upward […]

Gold rallies to new high as trade tensions boost demand

Gold loses bullish stance over hawkish Fed outlook

Onome Amuge Gold prices surged to fresh highs on Thursday, supported by soft inflation data in the U.S that fueled expectations of a potential interest rate cut, while President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats further strengthened bullion’s safe-haven appeal. As a result, spot gold climbed sharply, adding 1.2 percent to trade at $2,970.18 per ounce. […]

Gold pauses near record highs as markets eye Trump tariffs, Fed signals

Gold gains ground amid eased dollar, US stimulus nod

Onome Amuge Gold prices dipped slightly, Wednesday morning, but remained near record highs, with uncertainty surrounding trade tensions and interest rates propping up demand for the safe-haven asset. President Donald Trump’s threats to impose more tariffs on key imports fueled concerns over the impact on global trade and economic growth, while investors anxiously awaited cues […]

Gold boom beckons Nigeria as analysts predict bullish global market prices

Gold trades lower on sour sentiment

ONOME AMUGE  For a country seeking to revitalise its economy, Nigeria may have struck gold, quite literally. Amid the precious metal market’s continuous upward climb, driven by gold’s capacity to weather geopolitical and economic storms, Nigeria stands at a unique crossroads, where the precious metal’s reliability as a safe haven and its role as an […]

Analysts list factors keeping gold bullish @ $2700/oz near-term target

Gold gets chipped by dollar’s biggest climb in seven years

  Global trend  continuing after climbing $2,490/oz Record prices hold implication for global FX trade Demand for safe-haven assets grows  PHILLIP ISAKPA IN LONDON, UK  A bullish trend in the global commodities market for gold, which has seen international prices of the precious metal reaching a new all-time high surpassing $2490 per ounce (oz), is […]

Global gold rush sees investors adamant despite rising prices

ONOME AMUGE IN LAGOS The price of gold has been on a sparkling run in 2024, increasing by 12 percent year-to-date. However, contrary to expectations that gold’s bullish run could be curbed by market saturation and gleaming price increase, reports indicate that the allure of the precious metal remains strong  as investors continue to add […]

Gold is a good hedge over the long term, not the short term — CEO, US-based Sterling Foundation Management

ROGER SILK is the chief executive officer of Sterling Foundation Management, LLC, a leading provider of charitable planning solutions to financial, legal and tax advisors in the United States. His innovative approach has earned him a stellar reputation among investment, accounting, financial planning, and legal professionals, who seek his counsel in equipping their firms and […]