HONG KONG, Jan 19, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Gold and silver hit record highs Monday while most equity markets fell after Donald Trump revived trade war fears by threatening several European nations with tariffs over their opposition to the United States buying Greenland. Bloomberg reported member states were discussing the possibility of retaliatory levies on EUR93 billion ($108 billion) of US goods. Gold, a key go-to in times of turmoil, hit a peak of $4,690.59, while silver struck $94.12. On equity markets, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Sydney, Singapore and Wellington retreated, though there were gains in Seoul and Taipei. There was little major reaction to data showing China's economy expanded five percent last year, in line with its target.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 19, 2026 03:20 UTC