SYDNEY: Gold prices surged ⁠to a record high above US$4,800 per ounce on Wednesday (Jan 21), buoyed by safe-haven demand and a softer dollar as United States President Donald Trump's pursuit of Greenland threatened to reignite a trade war with Europe and upend the NATO alliance. Spot gold rose 1.2 »»»

  Asian markets extended losses Tuesday, while precious metals hit fresh peaks on fears of a US-EU trade war fuelled by Donald Trump’s tariff threat over opposition to his grab for Greenland. After a bright start to the year fuelled by fresh hopes for ... »»»

HONG KONG: Asian markets extended losses Tuesday, while precious metals hit fresh peaks on fears of a US-EU trade war fuelled by Donald Trump’s tariff threat over opposition to his grab for Greenland. After a bright start to the year fuelled by fresh hopes for the artificial intelligence sector, in»»»

A jeweller shows gold and silver bars at his shop in downtown Kuwait City on Jan. 12, 2026. Asian markets extended losses Tuesday, while precious metals hit fresh peaks on fears of a U.S.-EU trade war fuelled by Donald Trump's tariff threat over opposition to his grab for Greenland. After a bright »»»

A man is silhouetted before a stock market indicator board in Tokyo. Asia equities extended Monday’s losses. (EPA Images pic) HONG KONG: Asian markets extended losses Tuesday, while precious metals hit fresh peaks on fears of a US-EU trade war fuelled by US President Donald Trump’s tariff threat ov»»»