Gold

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, July 25, 2026

Countries hit with the higher US tariff rate rejected Washington’s claims that forced labour exists in their supply chains.

Gold edges up as traders weigh Middle East conflict

Bullion inched above US$4,060 an ounce, having fallen as much as 0.7 per cent earlier in the session and 2 per cent the day before.

Japanese shoppers are driving up jewellery sales to a record

Consumers are seeking a safe haven from inflation and the weakening yen.

China’s gold imports surge after international prices slump

Overseas purchases rose a third month to about 173 tonnes, according to the latest customs data, the highest mark since March 2024.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, July 24, 2026

US trade representative Jamieson Greer unveiled the levies, which take effect on July 24 and range from 10 per cent to 12.5 per cent.

Gold falls 2% as Middle East tensions fuel inflation fears, rate-hike bets

US gold futures for August delivery slid 2.5 per cent to US$4,050.

Gold hits two-week high as Fed outlook, Mid-East conflict stay in focus

Spot gold climbed 1.3 per cent to US$4,129.43 (S$5,330.52) per ounce by midday on July 22.

AI-driven earnings growth, rising gold prices: Banks’ top market themes for second half of 2026

US equities and Asia ex-Japan stocks have been buoyed by strong AI-driven earnings growth, according to Standard Chartered.

If you’re coveting a used gold Rolex, now could be your moment

Overall prices for 13 gold-cased Rolex models are broadly flat since April amid a slump in bullion prices.

Not all that glitters is gold: Buyers advised to verify marketing claims when jewellery shopping

The thickness of the exterior gold layer on gold-wrapped silver jewellery differed significantly across individual pieces, the Consumers Association of Singapore found.

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