Precious metals fall again, Asian stocks swing as traders wind downHONG KONG, Dec 30, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Precious metals extended losses Tuesday on profit-taking after hitting recent records, while equities fluctuated in quiet trade as investors wound down ahead of the New Year break. The big moves of late have been seen in precious metals, with gold hitting a record just shy of $4,550. Investors have been piling into the commodities on bets for more US rate cuts, a weaker dollar and geopolitical tensions. However, both metals have pulled back sharply this week on profit-taking, with gold now around $4,340 and silver at $73.50. Bitcoin, which has tumbled since spiking above $126,000 in October, was stabilising just below $90,000 after a shaky end to the year.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha December 30, 2025 03:51 UTC