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Gold has outperformed the U.S. dollar and the S&P 500 by more than 6% across the 11 days when tariffs announcements dominated the news this year, according to J.P. Morgan.
Source – Seeking Alpha
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Antofagasta copper mining CEO expects copper to remain
The trade war stirred by U.S. tariffs raises a risk for metal demand, the head of Chile’s Antofagasta said, although he predicted AI and other technology could offset any loss of traditional consumption caused by economic weakness.
He also said President Donald Trump’s policies could lead to a more favourable environment for investment in mining
Antofagasta CEO Ivan Arriagada said he expected supplies of copper, needed for construction and the transition to a lower carbon economy, would remain in limited supply.
“In the current environment, where there is a lot more support for mining investment, it should be easier and should happen,” Arriagada said
Source – Reuters
Copper settled above $5
Copper’s rise is being driven “solely by supply concerns surrounding the potential for universal tariffs to be placed on all imports of copper into the U.S.,” said Natalie Scott-Gray, a senior metals demand analyst at StoneX. The U.S. is “heavily reliant on foreign copper, with imports accounting for [around] 45% of demand.”
Copper prices have climbed more than 23% in 2025 through Monday, according to Dow Jones Market Data.
Source – Market Watch
Gold not expected to do well this week
Gold prices fell on Friday and were poised for their worst weekly performance in more than a month after the Federal Reserve tempered expectations for rate cuts and on a temporary easing of concerns about an imminent U.S. attack on Iran.
Spot gold slipped 0.7% to $3,347.80 an ounce, as of 1201 GMT, and was down 2.5% for the week so far. U.S. gold futures shed 1.3% to $3,364.00.
“Gold, silver, and platinum all suffered setbacks as traders booked profits after Wednesday’s FOMC meeting,” said Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank.
“Gold is likely to extend its current consolidation phase with support around $3,320 followed by $3,245.”
Source – Reuters
Gold still looks good, dollar dropped
“The de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East is the primary factor that’s weighing on gold. The safe-haven bid has diminished and the market is in more of a risk-on mode,” said Peter Grant, vice president and senior metals strategist at Zaner Metals.
“We’ve got pretty good support around $3,300 and then even better support probably at $3,250.”
Global shares surged and the dollar dropped on Tuesday after news of the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, while markets shrugged off what U.S. President Donald Trump called violations by both sides.
Source – Reuters
2025 Kennedy halves will go on sale in May
Circulation finish 2025-P and 2025-D Kennedy half dollars in bags and rolls are scheduled to go on sale from the United States Mint at noon Eastern Time May 6.
The mixed 200-coin canvas mini-bags comprise 100 coins each produced at the Denver and Philadelphia Mints.
The $100 face value bags are priced at $154.50 per bag, with a maximum release of 11,550 bags and a household-order limit of 10 bags.
Source – Coin World
India gold price rises
The price for Gold increased to INR 94,784.55 per tola from INR 94,440.36 per tola a day earlier.
Source – FXStreet