Gold futures finish sharply higher as US tariffs ignite safe haven appeal

19 Feb 2025 Evaluate
Gold futures finished sharply higher on Tuesday, as the safe haven appeal got spurred amidst jitters over US tariffs and global uncertainties. Trade tensions ramped up after Trump unveiled his plan to impose a hefty 25% tariff on automobiles, alongside new duties on semiconductors and pharmaceutical imports. The yellow metal also got appreciated after the reports that Singapore's gold shipments to the US soared to a three-year high in January, driven by disruptions in bullion trading due to pricing discrepancies. Market is now closely awaiting for US Federal Reserve's January meeting minutes, due on Wednesday, for more cues on central bank's interest rate trajectory

Gold futures for April delivery rose by $48.30 or 1.66% to $2,949.00 ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile. While, spot gold down by $6.94 or 0.24% to settle at $2,929.08 an ounce.

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