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Daily brief · Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Gold slipped to $3,296.70 as tariff reprieve and firmer data cooled safe-haven demand

Gold fell for a second straight session as reports tied the move to improved risk appetite after President Trump’s tariff reprieve, alongside a firmer U.S. dollar and upbeat U.S. data. Physical-flow headlines stayed supportive, with multiple reports pointing to strong gold import demand via China and Switzerland.

AI summaryWritten automatically with AI from 26 linked reports and our own price data, Oct 21, 1:50 AM ET. Each point links to its sources. Published without an editor’s review; not investment advice. How this page is made

Closing prices for May 27, 2025

Gold $3,296.70 −1.37% 30d +0.6% Silver $32.90 −0.59% 30d −1.3% Platinum $1,085.00 +0.09% 30d +11.9% Palladium $986.00 −0.60% 30d +4.6%

Tone of the reports: Mixed

What happened

  1. Gold closed at $3,296.70/oz (-1.37%). Reuters linked the day’s pressure to a softer U.S. trade stance (tariff reprieve) that reduced safe-haven demand, with additional pressure from a firmer dollar.

    SourcesReuters: Trump's tariff reprieve pushes gold down for second straight session2: Gold falls as firmer dollar adds to pressure of softened US trade stance

  2. Kitco said gold struggled after U.S. consumer confidence rose to 98 in May and after durable goods data beat expectations, framing both as risk-on signals that pulled money away from gold.

    SourcesKitco News: Spot gold falls below $3,290/oz as U.S. Consumer Confidence rises to 98 in May2: Gold price unable to hold support at $3,300 an ounce as U.S. durable goods beat expectations

  3. Reuters reported Swiss monthly gold imports from the U.S. hit their highest level since at least 2012, a notable physical-flow development for bullion markets.

    SourcesReuters: Swiss monthly gold imports from the US hit highest since at least 2012

  4. Kitco reported China’s gold imports via Hong Kong nearly tripled in April to 43.5 tonnes as premiums rose, pointing to stronger on-the-ground demand conditions.

    SourcesKitco News: China’s gold imports via Hong Kong nearly tripled to 43.5 tonnes in April as premiums rose

  5. Several outlets emphasized gold’s broader “store-of-value” appeal this year: Reuters noted gold has reached record highs this year as investors seek alternatives when the dollar loses safe-haven appeal, while other reports highlighted central-bank preference for gold and ongoing investor interest tied to fiscal and geopolitical concerns.

    SourcesReuters: Asian shares dip, dollar struggles after Trump's tariff backflip | ReutersThe Times of India: Gold vs Bitcoin: Why global central banks are choosing gold as dollar reserves dwindleBenzinga: Gold Demand Holds Firm As Dollar Confidence Wavers - SPDR Gold Trust (ARCA:GLD)

  6. Silver closed at $32.90/oz (-0.59%). FXStreet said silver eased as improved trade sentiment reduced safe-haven demand; FXEmpire noted traders were watching key technical levels with the dollar in focus.

    SourcesFXStreet: Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD retreats towards the $33.00 area on ...FXEmpire: Silver (XAG) Forecast: 50-Day Moving Average in Play as Dollar ...

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Gold $3,296.70 −1.37%

Reuters and Kitco attributed gold’s pullback to a mix of improved risk appetite after the tariff reprieve, a firmer dollar, and stronger U.S. data (consumer confidence and durable goods). At the same time, multiple reports highlighted supportive physical demand signals from China and Switzerland, plus ongoing interest tied to questions around the dollar’s role.

Gold headlines

Silver $32.90 −0.59%

Coverage was mostly macro/technical: FXStreet tied silver’s dip to improved trade sentiment reducing safe-haven demand, while FXEmpire focused on technical levels and the dollar as the key swing factor.

Silver headlines

Platinum $1,085.00 +0.09%

No report focused on platinum.

Platinum headlines

Palladium $986.00 −0.60%

No report focused on palladium.

Palladium headlines

The day’s reports

The 40 most important of 42 reports, New York time.

  1. 8:00 PM Earlier news service · 8:00 PM▲ Reports a rise ING : China Gold imports surge ING says China’s gold imports have surged.
  2. 8:00 PM Earlier news service · 8:00 PM CHINA’s Gold Strategy Quietly Challenging US Dollar’s Global Dominance China’s gold strategy is being presented as a challenge to the U.S. dollar’s global dominance.
  3. 4:09 PM Reuters · 4:09 PM▲ Reports a rise Swiss monthly gold imports from the US hit highest since at least 2012 Reuters says Swiss monthly gold imports from the U.S. reached their highest level since at least 2012.
  4. 3:16 PM Reuters · 3:16 PM▼ Reports a fall Trump's tariff reprieve pushes gold down for second straight session Reuters says Trump's tariff reprieve pushes gold lower for a second straight session.
  5. 1:48 PM Kitco News · 1:48 PM▲ Reports a rise China’s gold imports via Hong Kong nearly tripled to 43.5 tonnes in April as premiums rose China's gold imports via Hong Kong nearly tripled in April as premiums rose.
  6. 9:15 AM Benzinga · 9:15 AM▲ Reports a rise Gold Demand Holds Firm As Dollar Confidence Wavers - SPDR Gold Trust (ARCA:GLD) Benzinga says lower dollar confidence is renewing gold investor interest amid geopolitical uncertainty and U.S. fiscal concerns, with China’s imports surging.
  7. 6:48 AM The Times of India · 6:48 AM▲ Reports a rise Gold vs Bitcoin: Why global central banks are choosing gold as dollar reserves dwindle The article says global central banks are choosing gold over Bitcoin as dollar reserves decline.
  8. 8:00 PM Earlier news service · 8:00 PM COMEX : Non-bullion bank gold demand at COMEX may have peaked, but silver remain.. COMEX says non-bullion bank gold demand may have peaked, while silver demand remains strong.
  9. 8:00 PM Earlier news service · 8:00 PM CHINA plans commodities overhaul to attract global investors China is planning a commodities overhaul aimed at attracting global investors.
  10. 8:00 PM Earlier news service · 8:00 PM SHANGHAI FUTURES EXCHANGE to open wider for foreigners in bid to internationalis.. Shanghai Futures Exchange plans to open wider to foreigners to attract more international participation.
  11. 8:00 PM Earlier news service · 8:00 PM SHFE Opens Doors to Global Investors SHFE is opening its market wider to global investors.
  12. 8:00 PM Earlier news service · 8:00 PM STANDARD CHARTERED sees near-term gold consolidation, targets $3,100 before rene.. Standard Chartered sees near-term gold consolidation and targets $3,100 before a renewed move.
  13. 8:00 PM Earlier news service · 8:00 PM▲ Reports a rise TD SECURITIES : CTA buying set to ignite next Gold rally TD Securities says CTA buying could ignite the next gold rally.
  14. 8:00 PM Earlier news service · 8:00 PM BMO Introduces Gold Bullion ETF with Covered Call Strategy BMO has introduced a gold bullion ETF with a covered-call strategy.
  15. 8:00 PM Earlier news service · 8:00 PM CANACCORD : Gold is only getting started, says Canaccord’s Currie Canaccord says gold is only getting started, according to Currie.
  16. 2:01 PM Earlier news service · 2:01 PM▼ Reports a fall Comex Gold Settles 1.92% Lower at $3299.10 — Data Talk Comex gold settles 1.92% lower at $3,299.10.
  17. 12:16 PM Kitco News · 12:16 PM▼ Reports a fall Gold hit hard by better trader/investor risk appetite Kitco says gold is falling as traders and investors show stronger risk appetite.
  18. 10:00 AM Kitco News · 10:00 AM▼ Reports a fall Spot gold falls below $3,290/oz as U.S. Consumer Confidence rises to 98 in May Spot gold falls below $3,290 an ounce after U.S. consumer confidence rises to 98 in May.
  19. 8:37 AM Investing.com · 8:37 AM▼ Reports a fall Gold prices sink as Trump EU tariff delay spurs some risk, yields ... Gold prices fell as Trump delayed EU tariffs and markets reacted to trade and rate expectations.
  20. 8:37 AM Yahoo Finance · 8:37 AM Franco-Nevada Announces Acquisition of Cash Flowing Royalty on ... Franco-Nevada announced the acquisition of a cash-flowing royalty on a gold asset.
  21. 8:37 AM Investing.com · 8:37 AM▼ Reports a fall Gold Drops As President Trump Delays 50% Tariff On European ... Gold dropped after President Trump delayed the 50% tariff on European goods.
  22. 8:37 AM Earlier news service · 8:37 AM▼ Reports a fall Gold dips as dollar firms, investors eye US fiscal woes, rate signals Gold dipped as the dollar firmed and investors watched U.S. fiscal concerns and rate signals.
  23. 8:35 AM Reuters · 8:35 AM▼ Reports a fall Gold falls as firmer dollar adds to pressure of softened US trade stance Gold fell as a firmer dollar outweighed the pressure from a softer U.S. trade stance.
  24. 8:30 AM Kitco News · 8:30 AM▼ Reports a fall Gold price unable to hold support at $3,300 an ounce as U.S. durable goods beat expectations Gold could not hold support at $3,300 an ounce after stronger-than-expected U.S. durable goods data.
  25. 8:18 AM Kitco News · 8:18 AM▼ Reports a fall Gold price sharply down as risk appetite improves Gold prices fell sharply as risk appetite improved.
  26. 7:48 AM Action Forex · 7:48 AM▼ Reports a fall XAU/USD: Gold Eases on Firmer Dollar, Larger Bulls Expected to Remain Intact Gold fell Tuesday as the dollar firmed, with technical weakness after failing to break a key resistance area.
  27. 5:58 AM FXStreet · 5:58 AM▼ Reports a fall XAU/USD outlook: Gold eases on firmer Dollar, larger bulls ... Gold eases as the dollar firms.
  28. 5:36 AM FXStreet · 5:36 AM▼ Reports a fall Swiss Economy Minister: Hope that trade talks with US will have a ... Gold drops to $3,300 as risk appetite improves and the dollar revives.
  29. 3:26 AM FXStreet · 3:26 AM▼ Reports a fall Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD retreats towards the $33.00 area on ... Silver retreats toward $33 as improved trade sentiment reduces demand for safe-haven metals.
  30. 8:00 PM Kitco News · 8:00 PM▲ Reports a rise Gold will reach $4,000/oz, silver will hit $40/oz toward year-end as ... Kitco says gold could reach $4,000 and silver could hit $40 by year-end after the current correction.
  31. 8:00 PM Investing.com · 8:00 PM▼ Reports a fall Gold: Bears in Control as Price Slides Below Key Moving Averages ... Gold is falling below key moving averages, with bearish technical signals in control.
  32. 8:00 PM Earlier news service · 8:00 PM SAXO BANK : Breakout or breakdown? Gold, silver, and platinum face pivotal resis.. Saxo Bank says gold, silver and platinum face pivotal resistance in a breakout-or-breakdown setup.
  33. 8:00 PM Earlier news service · 8:00 PM STONEX : Gold Market Outlook May 2025: Key Trends StoneX publishes a gold market outlook for May 2025 with key trends.
  34. 8:00 PM Earlier news service · 8:00 PM SOUTH AFRICA : Minerals Council warns Mantashe of looming confrontation South Africa’s Minerals Council is warning Mantashe of a looming confrontation.
  35. 8:00 PM Earlier news service · 8:00 PM CHINESE miner joins rush to tap lure of gold in bond market A Chinese miner is joining the rush to tap demand for gold in the bond market.
  36. 2:49 PM Kitco News · 2:49 PM Gold price can hit $3,500 in 3 Months, says Citi Citi says gold could reach $3,500 in three months.
  37. 8:37 AM FXEmpire · 8:37 AM Silver (XAG) Forecast: 50-Day Moving Average in Play as Dollar ... FXEmpire says silver's 50-day moving average is in play as the dollar stays in focus.
  38. 8:37 AM Economies.com · 8:37 AM Gold attacks its current resistance -Analysis-27-05-2025 Economies.com says gold is testing its current resistance.
  39. 8:37 AM Yahoo Finance · 8:37 AM Montage Gold Reports on Its Q1-2025 Activities Montage Gold reported first-quarter 2025 activities and project progress.
  40. 8:12 AM Kitco News · 8:12 AM Gold market analysis for May 27 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders Kitco News publishes gold market analysis with key intraday entry levels for active traders.

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