London, United Kingdom -- Precious and industrial metals are surging to record highs as the year ends, driven by economic and geopolitical uncertainty, robust industrial demand and, in some cases, tight supply. Below AFP examines the reasons for the surge in demand.  Safe havens  Gold and silver are traditionally seen...

Stock markets, meanwhile, were mixed as traders weighed a slew of issues: massive AI investments, corporate results, US interest rates, the US government shutdown, political turmoil in France and a Gaza ceasefire deal.

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SHARJAH, UAE - The fourth edition of the Jewels of Emirates Show, the first Emirati exhibition dedicated to diamond jewelry, gold, silver, pearls, luxury watches, and perfumes commenced here on Thursday. The Expo Center Sharjah with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) is hosting the...

Sharjah, UAE - The upcoming fourth edition of the Jewels of Emirates Show, the UAE’s first of its kind showcasing diamond jewelry, gold, silver, and luxury watches, is set to become the largest in the event's history. Sharjah Expo Centre has organized the event scheduled to run from June 1-4,...

"As the gold correction unfolded last week, platinum remained supported due to supply concerns from South Africa facing frequent power disruptions and Russia. Additionally, the World Platinum Investment Council has highlighted that the white metal is under-owned by investors and speculators," he adds.

Grains sector was on track for its first monthly gain this year, bolstered by a resurgence in corn prices due to increased export demand and forced short covering following a four-week period of record selling activity. Technical and fundamental outlook improvements signaled the shift, he adds.

The Chinese government’s desire to avoid making the same mistakes other governments and central banks have made has driven inflation to a four-decade high. Development consumers are now suffering the consequences as central banks increasingly apply their interest rate weapon to bring inflation under control, he adds.

With activity in China unlikely to pick up in earnest until after the Lunar New Year holiday, the prospect of a lull in activity could be the trigger for a pause in the current rally – especially across industrial metals where copper has started the year with an 11% gain,...

Traders' conviction at the beginning of a new trading year always tends to be low for fear of catching the wrong move. At the same time, however, the fear of missing out (FOMA) can also drive a rapid buildup in positioning which subsequently can be left exposed should a change...

Commodities, meanwhile, trade mostly higher as the market's focus remain altered between optimism over China reopening after exiting its strict Covid-zero policies as well as raised worries about tightening supply driven by increased activity from Chinese buyers. and an extended rate hike cycle in the US, he adds.

Strength this week has been driven by a continued developing tightness in the fuel product market, US exports of crude and fuels setting a weekly record, the weaker dollar as well as strong buying from China as refineries there plan to boost fuel exports through the end of the year,...

The fear of the global organizations such as International Energy Agency that the OPEC+ decision would increase energy security risks worldwide, leading to higher prices and volatility, and potentially ending up being the tipping point for a global economy was proved wrong, he adds.

Mohammed Khalil Jendoubi reached the final of the men’s Taekwondo 58kg category where he lost to the Italy’s Vito Dell’Aquila, who won the gold medal, and Tunisian won the silver medal.

The increased demand for physical gold is projected to push up the price of shiny metal within the next six months to two years