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Gold price slips from record highs as U.S. data lifts dollar, Fed meeting looms

Gold price slips from record highs as U.S. data lifts dollar, Fed meeting looms

New York, January 16, 2026, 06:17 EST — Premarket Gold prices dipped again on Friday, following a slide from the day before as robust U.S. economic data boosted the dollar and cooled appetite for safe-haven assets. Spot gold dropped 0.3% to $4,603.02 an ounce by 0918 GMT. Meanwhile, February U.S. gold futures slipped 0.4% to $4,606.70. “There was a lot of momentum in the (gold) market, which seems to have faded slightly,” said Julius Baer analyst Carsten Menke. (Business Standard) The pullback follows a rapid surge that saw gold hit a record $4,642.72 this week, keeping it on pace for
16 January 2026
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Gold price dips from record highs as GLD stock slides after hours on stronger dollar

Gold price dips from record highs as GLD stock slides after hours on stronger dollar

New York, January 15, 2026, 17:04 EST — After-hours trading. SPDR Gold Shares dipped in after-hours trading Thursday, following a slight drop in gold prices as a robust U.S. jobs report boosted the dollar. GLD, the largest gold-backed ETF, fell 0.6% to $423.33. This shift is significant, given bullion’s recent rally. Investors have been turning to gold as a safe haven amid political turmoil and rate uncertainty. Yet, the latest data and headlines put that theory to a mild test this week. Spot gold dipped 0.1% to $4,614.93 an ounce in U.S. afternoon trading, after touching a record high of
15 January 2026
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Gold price slips from record, nudging GLD and Newmont lower in early trade

Gold price slips from record, nudging GLD and Newmont lower in early trade

New York, January 15, 2026, 10:06 EST — Regular session Gold-linked ETFs and miners slipped Thursday as bullion eased off record peaks. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) dropped 0.5%, VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) lost 0.3%, and Newmont (NEM) edged down 0.1% in early New York hours. Spot gold slid 0.3% to $4,607.59 an ounce by 9:32 a.m. ET, after hitting $4,642.72 the day before. Meanwhile, U.S. February futures fell 0.5% to $4,612.50. The retreat came as the dollar climbed, pushing the dollar index to its highest level since Dec. 2, driven by jobless claims beating forecasts and President Donald Trump’s
15 January 2026
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Gold price slips from record high as GLD stock dips premarket; miners in focus

Gold price slips from record high as GLD stock dips premarket; miners in focus

New York, January 15, 2026, 06:10 ET — Premarket update. Gold-backed stocks slipped in U.S. premarket Thursday, as the bullion rally took a breather and investors digested a softer geopolitical risk environment. SPDR Gold Shares, the top gold ETF in the U.S., last changed hands at $424.68, off roughly 0.3% from its previous close. (Investing.com) Gold’s recent moves are notable, with investors snapping it up as a safe haven amid political and policy upheaval. The metal has jumped over 6% in just the first 13 days of 2026, following a 64% surge last year. Major brokerages have even suggested $5,000
15 January 2026
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Gold price hits $4,641 record as Powell probe and Fed cut bets send silver above $92

Gold price hits $4,641 record as Powell probe and Fed cut bets send silver above $92

NEW YORK, January 14, 2026, 14:45 EST Gold and silver pushed further into record highs on Wednesday, with spot gold reaching $4,641.40 an ounce and silver climbing to $92.23 as investors flocked to safe havens. By 1:38 p.m. ET, spot gold had gained 0.9%, trading at $4,628.68, while U.S. gold futures closed at $4,635.70. (Reuters) The shift is significant as the market wrestles with easing expectations amid a political battle centered on the Federal Reserve. Traders are betting on rate cuts, even as a criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell sparks fresh doubts about the central bank’s autonomy. Gold
14 January 2026
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Gold price hits record again — GLD climbs as Fed-cut bets and geopolitics stir demand

Gold price hits record again — GLD climbs as Fed-cut bets and geopolitics stir demand

New York, Jan 14, 2026, 10:05 EST — Regular session SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) edged up 0.5% to $423.69 in early New York trading Wednesday, tracking the latest rally in gold prices. This ETF aims to mirror the price of physical gold bullion, minus its fees. (SPDR Gold Shares (GLD)) Gold is carrying the weight today. Spot bullion climbed 1.1% to $4,635.99 an ounce, having earlier hit an all-time high of $4,641.40. Spot silver also surged, reaching a fresh peak at $92.23, according to Reuters. Gold, which doesn’t pay interest, usually attracts buyers when rate cuts are expected and market
14 January 2026
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Gold price hits another record — what GLD and gold stocks are doing before the open

Gold price hits another record — what GLD and gold stocks are doing before the open

NEW YORK, Jan 14, 2026, 06:22 ET — Premarket Gold hit a new high on Wednesday as tensions in Iran and doubts about the Federal Reserve’s independence pushed investors back into safe-haven assets. Spot gold rose 0.9% to $4,627.72 an ounce by 1001 GMT, after earlier peaking at a record $4,639.48. Meanwhile, silver climbed past $90 for the first time. Jamie Dutta, chief market analyst at Nemo.money, said the metals are benefiting from their “well-known haven characteristics.” (Reuters) This shift matters for gold stocks, as the metal’s rally serves a dual purpose: acting as a hedge against political uncertainty and
14 January 2026
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Powell DOJ threat shakes markets: gold tops $4,600 as dollar slips and Dow futures dip

Powell DOJ threat shakes markets: gold tops $4,600 as dollar slips and Dow futures dip

NEW YORK, Jan 13, 2026, 07:14 EST U.S. stock index futures dipped on Tuesday after the heads of the European Central Bank, the Bank of England and nine other central banks issued a rare joint statement backing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. At 5:09 a.m. ET, S&P 500 e-minis were down 0.14% and Nasdaq 100 e-minis fell 0.24%, pointing to a softer open as traders braced for U.S. inflation data expected to show consumer prices accelerated in December. (Reuters) Powell said the Justice Department served the Fed with grand jury subpoenas on Friday, threatening a criminal indictment tied to his
13 January 2026
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Gold price near $4,600 keeps Barrick Mining stock in focus ahead of U.S. CPI

Gold price near $4,600 keeps Barrick Mining stock in focus ahead of U.S. CPI

New York, January 13, 2026, 06:10 EST — Premarket Barrick Mining shares were flat at $49.03 in early U.S. premarket trade on Tuesday after climbing 2.55% on Monday to their highest close in a year. The stock briefly hit $49.74, the top of its 52-week range, in the prior session. (Investing.com) Gold, which miners sell and which does not pay interest, held just below record levels as traders waited for the U.S. Consumer Price Index report later on Tuesday. Spot gold — the price for immediate delivery — was down 0.1% at $4,588.43 an ounce by 0947 GMT, after Monday’s
13 January 2026
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FTSE 100 hits record close on gold rush as Trump’s credit-card cap talk drags banks

FTSE 100 hits record close on gold rush as Trump’s credit-card cap talk drags banks

London, Jan 13, 2026, 07:39 GMT Britain’s FTSE 100 hit a record closing high Monday, boosted by mining shares amid gold’s rally to new peaks. Banks, however, pulled back after U.S. President Donald Trump proposed capping credit-card interest rates. The blue-chip index climbed 0.16%, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 slipped 0.06%. (Reuters) The split revealed the market’s current mood: favor the tough, shun the politically sensitive. Investors flocked to safe-haven assets — the usual refuge in uncertain times — after the White House ramped up criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and the dollar weakened. Sterling gained ground against
13 January 2026
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Northern Star stock jumps 3.6% as gold holds near record highs — here’s what traders watch next

Northern Star stock jumps 3.6% as gold holds near record highs — here’s what traders watch next

Sydney, January 13, 2026, 16:51 AEDT — After-hours Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) saw its shares climb 3.6% on Tuesday, closing at A$26.35. The gold miner ranked among the most active large caps as buyers stepped back in. According to an ASX report, turnover hit around A$133 million. (Australian Securities Exchange) The shift was significant as bullion behaved typically in a jittery market, drawing funds toward “safe” assets. Australian gold stocks often react swiftly to such moves. Northern Star faces a company-specific test: investors are watching closely to gauge how recent operational hiccups will impact costs, following the miner’s
13 January 2026
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Sibanye Stillwater stock jumps as gold cracks $4,600, putting Jan. 29 strategy update in play

Sibanye Stillwater stock jumps as gold cracks $4,600, putting Jan. 29 strategy update in play

New York, Jan 12, 2026, 14:25 EST — Regular session Sibanye Stillwater Limited’s U.S.-listed shares climbed roughly 7.3% to $16.79 in Monday afternoon trading, extending gains amid a rally in gold and other precious metals. This shift is crucial because the market is reacting to macro shocks again, not individual mine reports. When investors rush to safety — in simple terms: they buy assets expected to retain value during turmoil — gold miners usually behave like more volatile cousins of the metal itself. Gold soared past $4,600 an ounce for the first time, with platinum and palladium also pushing higher.
12 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

7 February 2026
iFAST shares fell 3.2% to S$9.64 in heavy trading Friday, closing near the day’s low as investors awaited FY2025 results due Feb. 12. The stock is about 13% below its 52-week high. iFAST recently agreed to buy a 30% stake in Financial Alliance for S$19.6 million, pending regulatory approval. Assets under administration stood at S$30.62 billion as of Sept. 30.
Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

7 February 2026
Sembcorp shares closed at S$6.05 on Friday, down 0.33%, as Singapore’s STI dropped 0.8%. Shareholders approved the A$6.5 billion Alinta Energy takeover on Jan 30, but the deal still faces regulatory and closing conditions. Sembcorp will release FY2025 results on Feb 25 before market open. Trading volume reached about 4.3 million shares.
Hongkong Land share price drops 4% despite fresh buyback — what investors watch next

Hongkong Land share price drops 4% despite fresh buyback — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Hongkong Land shares fell 4.2% to US$8.18 in Singapore on Friday after the company disclosed a buyback of 170,000 shares at US$8.5252 each on Feb. 5, with plans to cancel them. The drop followed a volatile week marked by a new Singapore real estate fund launch and an expanded buyback programme. Investors are watching for the group’s annual results on March 5.
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