Silver under pressure on fears of global slowdown

Silver under pressure on fears of global slowdown

Silver is down by more than 5%, skidding below $28.00 in Monday trading. XAGUSD took a nosedive to an almost three-month low as fears of a global economic slowdown has intensified following a string of US economic data that indicated the nation is moving towards a recession. Recent US data showed signs of slower labour … Read more

Silver tumbles to $28.70 as Dollar recovers

Silver tumbles to $28.70 as Dollar recovers

Silver (XAGUSD) fell sharply to near $28.70 in Thursday’s European trading after posting a fresh weekly high at $29.16. The white metal dropped as the US Dollar rebounds strongly, and the Caixin Manufacturing PMI surprisingly contracted in July. The DXY Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback’s value against six major currencies, jumped higher to near … Read more

Silver nosedives to $29 as China offers sluggish fiscal boost

Silver nosedives to $29 as China offers sluggish fiscal boost

Silver plummeted to near $29.00 in Friday’s American trading. The white metal faces an intense sell-off as the outcome of China’s third plenum meeting had less stimulus measures to address economic challenges and was more focusing more on “high-quality development”. The world’s second-largest economy struggles to maintain the economic growth momentum due to poor demand … Read more

How owning insurance in a corporation can address changes to the capital gains inclusion rate

How owning insurance in a corporation can address changes to the capital gains inclusion rate

Open this photo in gallery:Advisors can clear up misconceptions about insurance by having strong product knowledge and a comprehensive grasp of the client’s personal situation, finances and goals.SB/iStockPhoto / Getty Images Sign up for the Globe Advisor weekly newsletter for professional financial advisors. For more from Globe Advisor, visit our homepage.The increase in the capital … Read more

Silver breaks below $30.50 on quest for Gaza ceasefire

Silver breaks below $30.50 on quest for Gaza ceasefire

The price of Silver halted its five-day winning streak, with XAGUSD trading around $30.40 per troy ounce on Thursday. The decline in the safe-haven metal is attributed to increased optimism following signs of renewed efforts to secure a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, as reported by Reuters. Mediators Egypt and Qatar delivered a response from … Read more

Silver stuck below $30 as dollar bounces back

Silver stuck below $30 as dollar bounces back

Silver slumped below Monday’s close and was near $29.40 in Tuesday’s New York trading. XAGUSD faces selling pressure as the US dollar has bounced back strongly after correcting on Monday. The DXY Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback’s value against six major currencies, rebounded from 105.40. The dollar recovered as investors become doubtful over the … Read more

Will Trump abolish income tax? Here’s what US economy may look like if he wins

Will Trump abolish income tax? Here's what US economy may look like if he wins

The abolition of US federal income tax would lead to a shortfall of $2.1 trillion in government revenues, according to an expert read moreFormer US President Donald Trump has proposed abolishing federal income tax if he wins the US presidential election.Trump is the presumptive presidential nominee of the Republican Party and is running against current … Read more

Gold rush to endure through 2024 though $3,000 mark may prove elusive

Gold rush to endure through 2024 though $3,000 mark may prove elusive

Gold’s lightning rally to successive record highs shows every sign of continuing in the second half of 2024 as the fundamental case for bullion remains firmly in place, though $3,000 per ounce looks just out of reach, traders and industry experts said.Investors have flocked in droves towards the precious metal, driven by expectations for monetary … Read more

‘Brand-new’ 50-year-old cars decaying in buffer zone (Video)

‘Brand-new’ 50-year-old cars decaying in buffer zone (Video)

Just 39 miles on the clock, trashed cars remain in limbo Eight-year-old Dickran Ouzounian treasured visiting his father Stefan’s garage, located a few metres from the bustling Ledra street, to admire the latest Toyota cars.He was fascinated by the brand-new, gleaming Corollas, Coronas, Crowns and Celicas. Now, 50 years later, as the CEO of the … Read more

Silver recovers to $30.60 on Fed rate-cut prospects

Silver recovers to $30.60 on Fed rate-cut prospects

Silver recovered further to $30.60 in Thursday’s Asian trading. The white metal discovers strong buying interest, as normalising US labour market conditions boost speculation that the Federal Reserve will start reducing interest rates in the September meeting. The CME FedWatch tool shows that traders see a 68% chance for rate cuts in September. The probability … Read more