The dollar strengthened against the yen following President Trump’s tariff announcements on Japan and other trade partners, though previous tariffs initially weakened the dollar. Uncertainty prevails as Trump threatens new tariffs on copper, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals, while the EU may receive exemptions. Japan, struggling to reach a trade deal, faces currency pressure amid upcoming elections and rising JGB yields.
Silver hits $60 per ounce for first time, gold rises ahead of Fed rate decision
Gold prices edged higher as traders anticipated the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. Meanwhile, silver surged to an all-time high of over $60 per