Scott Bessent

Gold

Gold prices experienced an increase as a result of Donald Trump’s tariff threats. The increase was also supported by a weaker dollar. Trump intends to increase tariffs on steel and aluminum. This action elicited a cautionary note regarding potential reprisals from Europe. Geopolitical tensions between Ukraine and Russia have intensified. Trump and Xi Jinping are Read More

Gold Prices

Gold experiences an uptick as the dollar declines, while Trump’s tariff threats bolster demand for safe-haven assets. Gold prices experienced an increase of more than 1% on Monday, driven by a decline in the dollar and a resurgence of trade tensions, following U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s restatement of President Trump’s tariff threats. Spot gold attained Read More

Crude Oil Prices

Oil prices held firm on Friday following a prior increase, supported by the alleviation of U.S.-China trade tensions and the establishment of a new trade agreement between the U.S. and Britain. Brent crude is currently priced at $62.91 per barrel, whereas WTI stands at $59.98. The U.S. and China are set to convene in order Read More

Gold Prices

Gold experiences a decline amid optimism surrounding US-China trade discussions; market participants are closely monitoring Federal Reserve policy. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and chief trade negotiator Jamieson Greer are set to engage with China’s leading economic official in Switzerland this week, according to U.S. officials, marking a potential initial move towards addressing a trade war Read More

Oil experiences a slight increase, even amid an unclear economic forecast and the possibility of an OPEC+ supply increase. Oil prices experienced a modest uptick in early trading. Nevertheless, uncertainties surrounding trade discussions between the U.S. and China persist, exerting pressure on the market. The possibility of OPEC+ potentially augmenting supply contributes to the prevailing pessimism. Read More