Gold climbed after U.S. President Donald Trump revived his attack on China, speculating it could have spread the coronavirus and threatening trade tariffs.
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U.S. Stocks Decline on Tech Woes, Treasuries Slide
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – U.S. Stocks Decline on Tech Woes, Treasuries Slide – The S&P 500 Index dropped the most in nearly two weeks as tech shares slumped after Taiwan Semiconductor’s disappointing forecast roiled chip-maker stocks. China’s request for concessions from Qualcomm Inc. to acquire NXP Semiconductors NV ratcheted up tensions over trade. Earnings misses from Procter & Gamble Co. and Philip Morris International Inc. weighed on consumer staples.
Stocks in Asia Trade Mixed; Treasuries Steady
Gold Silver Reports (GSR)- Equity benchmarks fluctuated across the region and U.S. equity futures declined. A recovery in U.S. equities from a technology-fueled drubbing on Monday seemed to be largely overshadowed by the Trump administration’s announcement that came after the close of stock trading in New York. Treasuries were steady after sliding Tuesday as risk appetite returned.
U.S. Stocks Decline With Dollar as Treasuries Rise
Gold Silver Reports – U.S. Stocks Decline With Dollar as Treasuries Rise – U.S. stocks edged lower after the best rally in two months, while Treasuries advanced as investors assessed the prospects for corporate tax cuts. The dollar dropped as the euro and yen gained.