Base metals: Tariff fears fuel price gains – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Thu Lan Nguyen explains that Base Metals have risen on renewed US tariff uncertainty and a weaker Dollar. She highlights the risk that Washington could extend sectoral tariffs on steel, aluminium and copper, prompting US firms to front-load copper imports and tighten LME supply, even as earlier plans to roll back some metal tariffs argue against broad expansion. Sectoral …

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MFs to value gold, silver ETF with spot Comex prices

AMFI in consultation with SEBI will prescribe a uniform policy and the new valuation norms will come into effect from April 1. Capital market regulator has directed mutual funds to value their physical gold and silver using the polled prices, which are used for settling derivatives contracts of recognised stock exchanges. AMFI in consultation with SEBI will prescribe a uniform …

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Gold Mining ETFs Spark Interest Amid Dominant Results

To say that the gold rally has captured significant investor interest over the past few months would likely be no understatement.  After all, the precious metal, much like its silver compatriot, is currently seeing its value pushed higher due to ongoing geopolitical worries. Furthermore, with the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s next few meetings relatively uncertain, many are turning to …

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The SPDR Gold Shares ETF Soared by 64% in 2025, and It’s Already Crushing the Stock Market in 2026. Is It Too Late to Buy?

Gold‘s status as a store of value dates back thousands of years, which is why it’s still considered legal tender in many U.S. states today. However, you would be hard-pressed to find someone using gold to buy everyday essentials right now, given how fast the price per ounce is rising. Gold soared in value by 64% in 2025, and it’s …

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Trade the “White Gold” Volatility: A Tactical Guide to Capitalizing on Platinum with PLTM ETF

Platinum is no longer just the “other” precious metal. As we move into 2026, it has exploded onto the scene as one of the most electric stories in the commodities market. After a historic run that saw prices challenge $2,800/oz in January, the focus has now shifted toward the underlying structural drivers that could propel this rally even further. For …

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Physical Gold or Silver Stocks? A Deep Dive Into IAU and SIL ETFs

The Global X – Silver Miners ETF (NYSEMKT:SIL) and the iShares Gold Trust (NYSEMKT:IAU) are popular ways to access precious metals, but they take very different approaches: SIL invests in silver mining companies, while IAU holds physical gold. The two ETFs differ most in their underlying assets, risk profiles, and cost — factors we break down next to help investors make informed decisions. Snapshot (cost & …

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3 Silver ETFs for Defensive Investors as Trade Tensions Flare Again Under Trump

Just like gold (XAUUSD), the spot price of silver (XAGUSD) shot up on Monday after the latest tariff threats from President Donald Trump. Alongside gold, silver is often viewed as a defensive asset that can help investors diversify their portfolios during periods of heightened economic or market volatility. To this end, this article identifies three of the best silver exchange-traded funds investors can bank on to ride …

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Gold and Silver Soar on “Peak Confusion”

On Friday, the Supreme Court struck down all IEEPA-based tariffs. Gold surged. The dollar slipped from a one-month high. And nobody knows what happens next. That’s the point. I think we’ve reached what I’d call Peak Confusion, the moment where policy uncertainty is so total that it can only decrease from here (or increase only modestly). And decreasing confusion is bearish …

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Bet on These Copper ETFs as Red Metal Demand Expected to Surge 50%

Copper has morphed from a cyclical industrial metal into the backbone of a structural super theme, with prices recently hovering near record territory after jumping more than 40% in 2025 and staying above roughly $13,000 per metric ton on London futures early this year.  To this end, the S&P Global projects global copper demand to surge 50% by 2040, jumping …

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Gold vs. Silver Showdown: Should You Buy SGDM or SIL ETF?

The Global X – Silver Miners ETF (SIL+1.94%) and the Sprott Gold Miners ETF (SGDM+3.14%) offer concentrated exposure to mining companies, but their underlying focus diverges: SIL zeroes in on silver miners globally, while SGDM tracks gold producers primarily in the U.S. and Canada. The two ETFs differ most in metal exposure, recent performance, and fund size, with SIL leading in recent returns and assets under …

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