Gold regained the $4,000 mark as the dollar weakened and expectations of interest rate cuts continued to grow.
the price of gold regained some lost ground on Tuesday, returning to above $4,000 per ounce, as expectations of further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve outweighed the pressure from signs of a thaw in international trade tensions. During the early session, spot gold rose to near $4,019 per ounce, after falling more than 3% on Monday to its lowest level since October 10. Tim Waterer, chief market analyst at KCM Trade, said, "Buyers waiting on the sidelines for gold are now tempted to build positions at these price levels. In addition, we also see the U.S. dollar weakening, providing a breathing space for the gold price."
IBM announces Digital Asset Haven, a digital asset platform
IBM has announced the launch of a new digital asset platform, Digital Asset Haven, aimed at helping financial institutions and highly regulated enterprises securely enter the digital asset economy. The platform was developed in partnership with Dfns, supports over 40 blockchain networks, and provides secure custody, trade lifecycle management, and policy-based governance features. The platform integrates compliance tools, quantum-safe encryption technology, and hardware-supported key security mechanisms, enabling institutions to participate in the blockchain ecosystem while meeting strict regulatory requirements.