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Gold

Why gold prices could keep rising despite high US yields and interest rates

Analysts expect gold prices to continue rising into 2027.
Analysts expect gold prices to continue rising into 2027.

Gold steadies as traders weigh inflation and Fed path for rates

Bullion was trading around US$4,375 (S$5,580) an ounce, after posting a moderate gain the week before.
Bullion was trading around US$4,375 (S$5,580) an ounce, after posting a moderate gain the week before.

Japan triathlete Takumi Hojo wins first gold of Asian Games

Japan’s Takumi Hojo won the first gold medal of the Asian Games in the men’s individual triathlon on Sept 20
Japan’s Takumi Hojo won the first gold medal of the Asian Games in the men’s individual triathlon on Sept 20

Singapore’s gold hub ambition gets lift with DBS vault expansion

The expansion of vault capacity is crucial to Singapore’s plan to launch a gold clearing system.
The expansion of vault capacity is crucial to Singapore’s plan to launch a gold clearing system.

Gold rises as traders weigh oil decline before key US Fed decision

Gold advanced after a two-day drop but is down around 3 per cent in September.
Gold advanced after a two-day drop but is down around 3 per cent in September.

Gold edges higher as weaker US dollar offsets inflation risks

A gauge of the US dollar has fallen about 0.4 per cent this week, making the precious metal cheaper for many buyers.
A gauge of the US dollar has fallen about 0.4 per cent this week, making the precious metal cheaper for many buyers.

Data centres are turning copper into a hot commodity

Copper is essential to everything from power grids and electric vehicles to renewable energy and the rapidly expanding network of data centres.
Copper is essential to everything from power grids and electric vehicles to renewable energy and the rapidly expanding network of data centres.

Gold hits over 3-week low as Middle East tensions fan rate-hike fears

Gold fell on Sept 2 to its lowest in more than three weeks, as the escalating Middle East conflict lifted oil prices and stoked inflation and rate-hike fears.
Gold fell on Sept 2 to its lowest in more than three weeks, as the escalating Middle East conflict lifted oil prices and stoked inflation and rate-hike fears.

Gold hits over 3-month high ahead of US inflation data, Fed chair speech

Spot gold was up 0.9 per cent at US$4,643.63 per ounce.
Spot gold was up 0.9 per cent at US$4,643.63 per ounce.

Market Insights

Gold climbs while US dollar softens; STI slips on SATS drag: Markets this week

Gold edged higher towards US$4,600 an ounce on Aug 21.
Gold edged higher towards US$4,600 an ounce on Aug 21.

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