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Commodity market

First-time investors at OCBC flock to gold and silver, beating out stocks and unit trusts

The number of new investors in OCBC's Precious Metals Account tripled month on month in January amid record prices for gold and silver.
The number of new investors in OCBC's Precious Metals Account tripled month on month in January amid record prices for gold and silver.

China’s big silver squeeze persists even as prices steady

The silver market’s historic selloff since the end of January has erased most of the 61 per cent gain made in the first weeks of the year.
The silver market’s historic selloff since the end of January has erased most of the 61 per cent gain made in the first weeks of the year.

UOB extends opening hours, goes appointment-only for gold purchases at main branch counters

From Feb 13, gold counters at UOB’s main branch in Raffles Place will stay open for 1½ hours longer on weekdays, from 9.30am to 6pm, excluding public holidays.
From Feb 13, gold counters at UOB’s main branch in Raffles Place will stay open for 1½ hours longer on weekdays, from 9.30am to 6pm, excluding public holidays.

China’s easy money floods metals markets as real economy falters

Customers wait to sell their gold jewelry in a Smart Gold Store Machine placed in a shopping in Shanghai on January 29, 2026. Dozens of people crowded around an automated gold recycling machine at a Shanghai mall, hoping to melt down family heirlooms for cash as prices of the precious metal hit record highs. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP) / TO GO WITH: China-economy-gold, by Jing Xuan Teng
Customers wait to sell their gold jewelry in a Smart Gold Store Machine placed in a shopping in Shanghai on January 29, 2026. Dozens of people crowded around an automated gold recycling machine at a Shanghai mall, hoping to melt down family heirlooms for cash as prices of the precious metal hit record highs. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP) / TO GO WITH: China-economy-gold, by Jing Xuan Teng

Silver extends plunge, wiping out gains in volatile market

Spot silver tumbled to as low as US$64 an ounce early on Feb 6.
Spot silver tumbled to as low as US$64 an ounce early on Feb 6.

Bitcoin drops below US$61,000, wiping out gains since Trump’s win

Bitcoin slumped below US$61,000, erasing gains since President Trump's election due to leveraged bets and broader market turbulence.
Bitcoin slumped below US$61,000, erasing gains since President Trump's election due to leveraged bets and broader market turbulence.

Bitcoin-led crypto rout erases nearly half a trillion in a week

Bitcoin regained some ground in Asia on Feb 4, trading at US$76,200 at 10am in Singapore.
Bitcoin regained some ground in Asia on Feb 4, trading at US$76,200 at 10am in Singapore.

Gold extends rally after best day since 2008

Spot gold was up 2.2 per cent at US$5,044.74 per ounce, as of 9.12am Singapore time, after gaining 5.9 per cent on Feb 3.
Spot gold was up 2.2 per cent at US$5,044.74 per ounce, as of 9.12am Singapore time, after gaining 5.9 per cent on Feb 3.

Firms rolling out physical gold-backed insurance in S’pore amid heightened interest

Financial experts suggest a 5%-10% allocation to gold for portfolio insurance purposes.
Financial experts suggest a 5%-10% allocation to gold for portfolio insurance purposes.

Gold and silver rally as dip buyers crowd in following slump

At 10.07am in Singapore, gold was up 3.2 per cent to US$4,808.63 an ounce..
At 10.07am in Singapore, gold was up 3.2 per cent to US$4,808.63 an ounce..

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