Gold prices jumped more than 1% on Thursday as investors rushed to safe-haven assets after US President Donald Trump raised tariffs on Chinese imports to 125%, intensifying trade war fears — even as a 90-day pause was granted to other countries.
Key Highlights:
Spot gold: Up 1.2% to US$3,119.18/oz
US gold futures: Gained 1.8% to US$3,135.50/oz
Gold hit its best day since Oct 2023 in the previous session
Silver: +0.2% to US$31.08/oz
Platinum: -0.5% to US$932.81/oz
Palladium: -1.2% to US$922.72/oz
What’s Driving the Surge?
Trump’s move to hike China tariffs further inflamed global trade tensions.
Gold, seen as a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty, has become a top pick in times of instability.
Analysts forecast further gains:
“We do see US$3,200 possibly by month-end,” said Edward Meir of Marex.
📊 Supporting Factors:
Fed’s dovish outlook amid signs of persistent inflation
Expectations of rate cuts later this year
Ongoing geopolitical tensions (Middle East, Ukraine)
Strong central bank buying
Increased investment in gold ETFs
What to Watch:
US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data due later today
Producer Price Index (PPI) set for release on Friday
Market will closely monitor how inflation data may shift Fed rate expectations.
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