Trump’s renewed diplomatic push to end the Russia-Ukraine war has heightened uncertainty for gold and silver. A ceasefire could reduce the geopolitical premium, but failure may push bullion to new highs, with central banks and investors boosting demand amid inflation, tariffs, and currency risks.
Banking stocks, high oil prices drag Indian markets lower
Across Asia, markets were mixed, with South Korea rebounding 1.8% from last week’s losses amid simmering concerns over excessive investments in artificial intelligence (AI). Taiwan
October 20, 2026