Institutional forecasts for gold prices remain optimistic due to persistent US macro risks, central bank demand, and ETF inflows. Despite recent slowdown, large capital continues to invest in the precious metal.
Uzbekistan's NMMC, the 4th largest publicly listed gold miner, is preparing for an IPO valued at $20B. The country's mining sector is rapidly modernizing.
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban endorsed targeted tariffs for strategic industries while criticizing across-the-board trade measures, citing concerns over small business impacts in Tuesday's social media posts.
ETF investors face policy risk as US-China tensions affect semiconductor and precious metals markets. Nvidia and AMD stocks may suffer, while gold ETFs could benefit from tariff clarity.
According to the Financial Times, the White House is planning on issuing an executive order to clarify any “misinformation” around tariffs on gold bars.
Gold futures prices jumped, causing a premium of over $125 per ounce, due to new tariffs on Swiss gold imports to the US. Impact on ETFs remains uncertain.
Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C) raised its three-month gold price forecast to $3,500 per ounce from $3,300 on Monday, citing deteriorating U.S. growth and inflation outlook.
The recent surge in silver prices is just the beginning, with shrinking supply and rising demand pointing to a potential price squeeze. Silver outperformed gold and its bull market seems well-supported.
Trump's 15% tariff on South Korea imports and $350B investment promise are shaking up ETF market. Look for gains in US infrastructure, industrials, semiconductors, and energy sectors.
