Malaysia Gold Investment

Trump’s Reciprocal Tariff Policy – What Happened? In early April 2025, the United States shocked global markets by imposing a 24% “reciprocal” tariff on Malaysian imports as part of President Donald Trump’s sweeping trade measures ( US imposes 24% reciprocal tariff on Malaysia | The Star ). Effective April 9, this hefty levy was aimed at countries with which the U.S. runs large trade deficits ( Malaysia hit with 24% US reciprocal tariff effective April 9 ). Malaysia – which enjoys a trade surplus with the U.S., mainly via exports of electronics, palm oil and machinery – found itself 11th on Trump’s tariff list ( Malaysia hit with 24% US reciprocal tariff effective April 9 ) ( US imposes 24% reciprocal tariff on Malaysia | The Star ). Notably, the policy isn’t blanket: not all Malaysian goods are hit , as critical products like medical gloves and semiconductors were exempted from the 24% duty ( Malaysia hit with 24% US reciprocal tariff effective April 9 ). These tariffs come on top...

As of April 2, 2025, gold prices have surged to unprecedented levels both internationally and within Malaysia. This increase is primarily driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and anticipated U.S. tariff implementations, prompting investors to seek refuge in safe-haven assets like gold. International Gold Prices Reach New Heights On the global stage, spot gold experienced a 0.2% increase, reaching $3,116.72 per ounce. This follows a record high of $3,148.88 achieved the previous day. Concurrently, U.S. gold futures closed at $3,150.30, marking a historic 19.3% increase in the first quarter of 2025. These unprecedented figures underscore gold's enduring appeal during periods of economic uncertainty. Factors Fueling the Surge Several key factors have contributed to this remarkable rise in gold prices: Geopolitical Tensions and Trade Wars: The anticipation of U.S. President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" announcement, which is expected to introduce significa...

Gold has always been a symbol of wealth and stability, and its price movements continue to capture the attention of investors worldwide. As of 03 March 2025, gold prices are trading at [insert price per ounce], reflecting [increase/decrease] from the previous week. This fluctuation is driven by a combination of economic factors, geopolitical tensions, and shifts in market sentiment.   One of the key drivers of gold prices recently has been "the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions". With inflation rising and the U.S. dollar strengthening, gold has gained its appeal as a safe-haven asset. Investors are closely watching central bank policies, as higher interest rates typically make non-yielding assets like gold less attractive.   Geopolitical tensions, such as"ongoing conflicts in the Middle East or trade disputes between major economies"], have also played a role in supporting gold prices. During times of uncertainty, investors often flock to gold as a hedge...

 Gold edged higher on Monday, helped by a weaker dollar and expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will reiterate its dovish monetary policy stance this week. Spot gold was up by 0.1% at $1,943.58 per ounce. U.S. gold futures rose 0.1% to $1,950.10 per ounce. “Gold is firm on the basis that the Fed could adopt a further dovish message with respect to average inflation targeting,” said Michael Hewson, chief market analyst at CMC Markets UK. “If you want to have a policy of average inflation targeting, you’re going to have to go into detail as to how you are going to arrive at that particular outcome.” The dollar retreated on Mond ay, bolstering gold’s appeal for investors holding other currencies, ahead of the Fed’s policy decision due on Wednesday. “If inflation forecasts remain at 2% or below, this could offer gold a tailwind as the zero-yielding metal thrives in a low-interest rate environment,” said FXTM analyst Lukman Otunuga. Market participants are also wai...

  Gold futures closed lower on Thursday but up from its low of the session as investors battled a number of factors including U.S. economic data and outside market influences. Earlier in the session, gold fell over 1%, as positive economic data elevated hopes for a quick recovery while dampening the investment appeal of the precious metal. On Thursday, December Comex gold futures settled at $1937.40, down $11.60 or -0.60%. On the data front, a drop in U.S. jobless claims reported Thursday and positive manufacturing data reported earlier in the week are taking some shine off gold. A weaker Euro is also weighing on dollar-denominated gold by driving up thU.S. Dollar Index. U.S. weekly jobless claims fell below 1 million last week for the second time since the pandemic started, but did not signal a strong recovery in the labor market because the drop largely reflected a change in the methodology used to address seasonal fluctuations in data. Earlier in the week, a repo...

If you have been puzzled about the crash in gold prices after Donald Trump's election, you are in the company of almost every analyst and media outlet in the western world. Gold and silver are a major part of the research at The Arora Report. A combination of our proven precious metal algorithms, extensive resources and knowledge of the emerging markets led us to alert subscribers to The Arora Report early that gold was about to crash and the reason behind it. Immediately after the election, the net position of The Arora Report in gold, silver and miners has been short as part of a sophisticated strategy.