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07:47:07

[US President Trump: Will Immediately Raise Global Tariffs on Many Countries from 10% to a Fully Legal and Legally Tested 15%] In a social media post, Trump stated that, based on a full, detailed, and comprehensive review of the US Supreme Court's ruling on tariffs on the 20th, he hereby declares that, as President of the United States, he will immediately raise the 10% global tariffs imposed on many countries to a fully legal and legally tested 15%. Many of these countries have been "exploiting" the United States for decades without any punishment (until I took office!). In the coming months, the Trump administration will identify and enact new legal tariffs, which will continue the extraordinary process of making America Great Again.

11:27:08

According to Axios, the U.S. Department of Defense has presented President Trump with several options for striking Iran, one of which is the "elimination" of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and his son, Mojtaba. A senior Trump advisor stated that the president has not yet decided to launch a strike. He may never do so, or he may wake up tomorrow and say, "Let's do it." The advisor also indicated that the Department of Defense has presented Trump with multiple options, preparing for various scenarios. One option is the elimination of Iran's Supreme Leader, his son, and clerics. No one knows which option Trump will choose, not even himself.

08:53:59

The Office of the United States Trade Representative stated that the new Section 301 investigation could cover most major trading partners and may involve issues such as industrial overcapacity, forced labor, drug pricing practices, and discrimination against U.S. technology companies and digital products.

08:28:40

[White House: New Tariffs to Take Effect on February 24, Exempting Certain Critical Minerals, Passenger Vehicles, and Other Goods] The White House announced that President Trump has signed a proclamation imposing temporary tariffs. The proclamation stipulates that a 10% import tariff will be imposed on goods imported into the United States for 150 days, effective at 00:01 Eastern Standard Time on February 24. Goods exempt from the new tariffs include certain critical minerals, metals used for currency and gold bars, energy and energy products; natural resources and fertilizers that cannot be grown, mined, or otherwise produced in the United States, or cannot be grown, mined, or otherwise produced in the United States in quantities sufficient to meet domestic demand; certain agricultural products, pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical raw materials, and certain electronic products; passenger vehicles, certain light trucks, and certain aerospace products. Simultaneously, the White House issued an executive order announcing the termination of certain tariff measures. In light of recent developments, additional tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act will no longer be effective and will be discontinued as soon as practicable.

08:22:09

The White House stated that goods exempt from the new trade tax include passenger cars, certain light trucks, and certain aerospace products.

08:21:47

The White House issued an executive order announcing the termination of certain trade tax measures.

08:15:13

The White House stated that the new tariffs do not apply to goods subject to Section 232 tariffs and goods compliant with the USMCA agreement. US President Trump reiterated and continued the suspension of duty-free small-value import treatment for low-value goods.

08:13:11

The White House stated that the new tariffs exempt goods from tariffs include natural resources and fertilizers that the United States cannot grow, extract, or otherwise produce, or that it can produce but in insufficient quantities to meet domestic demand. This includes certain agricultural products, pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical ingredients, and certain electronic products.

08:12:06

The White House announced that goods exempt from the new trade tariffs include certain critical minerals, metals used for currency and gold bars, energy, and energy products.

08:11:54

US President Trump: Those Supreme Court members who voted against our “very reasonable and appropriate tariffs” should be ashamed of themselves. Their decision was utterly absurd, but the adjustment process has now begun, and we will do everything we can, even more than before, to impose tariffs.

08:11:21

The White House announced that US President Trump signed a proclamation imposing a temporary import tariff. The proclamation stipulates that a 10% import tariff will be levied on goods imported into the United States for 150 days. The temporary import tariff will take effect at 12:01 AM Eastern Standard Time on February 24th. Some goods will be exempt from the temporary import tariff.

08:04:25

Trump's tariffs, deemed "unconstitutional," have impacted the currency market, ending the dollar's four-day winning streak, while the yen faces a crucial window next week. Details>

07:41:28

US President Trump: Signed an order to impose a 10% global tariff on all countries, and the 10% tariff on all countries will take effect almost immediately.

07:39:23

Trump considers strikes against Iran; traders heavily bet on call options; geopolitical premium supports oil prices. Details>

07:21:18

When asked whether he planned a limited strike against Iran, US President Trump said he was considering it. "I think I can say I'm considering that possibility," Trump said before meeting with state governors at the White House.

06:56:17

CFTC Commitment of Traders Report: Investors increased net long positions in gold, and bearish sentiment towards the dollar hit a four-year high. Details>

05:47:11

Spot gold has just broken through the $5,100.00/ounce mark, last trading at $5,100.17/ounce, up 2.08% on the day; COMEX gold futures are last trading at $5,123.50/ounce, up 2.52% on the day.

04:56:46

Spot gold has just broken through the $5090.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $5090.24/ounce, up 1.88% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $5112.70/ounce, up 2.31% on the day.

04:53:55

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2,160.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $2,159.90/ounce, up 4.01% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are currently trading at $2,173.3/ounce, up 5.06% on the day.

04:30:59

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2,170.00/ounce mark, last trading at $2,170.06/ounce, up 4.50% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $2,180.3/ounce, up 5.39% on the day.

04:28:38

Spot silver just touched the $84.00/ounce mark, last trading at $84.00/ounce, up 7.03% on the day; COMEX silver futures main contract last traded at $84.00/ounce, up 8.21% on the day.

04:09:23

Spot gold has just broken through the $5080.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $5080.61/ounce, up 1.69% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $5102.70/ounce, up 2.11% on the day.

03:49:17

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has just broken through the 49,500.00 mark, currently trading at 49,498.80, up 0.21% on the day.

03:39:25

Spot silver just touched the $83.00/ounce mark, last trading at $83.00/ounce, up 5.75% on the day; COMEX silver futures main contract last traded at $83.11/ounce, up 7.06% on the day.

02:48:09

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has just broken through the 49,600.00 mark, currently trading at 49,615.42, up 0.45% on the day.

02:45:59

The Nasdaq Composite Index has just broken through the 22,900.00 mark, currently trading at 22,907.09, up 0.99% on the day.

02:35:47

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has just broken through the 49,400.00 mark, currently trading at 49,398.96, up 0.01% on the day.

02:33:36

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has just broken through the 49,500.00 mark, currently trading at 49,504.30, up 0.22% on the day.

02:27:06

Spot gold has just broken through the $5060.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $5059.92/ounce, up 1.28% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $5081.60/ounce, up 1.68% on the day.

02:24:35

The New York Times: Section 301 tariffs are one of the tools the Trump administration is discussing. Trump's aides are also considering invoking Section 122 tariffs.

02:12:44

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2,150.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $2,149.00/ounce, up 3.49% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are currently trading at $2,173.3/ounce, up 5.06% on the day.

02:11:09

The US Supreme Court halted Trump's tariff policy, causing the pound to rise against the dollar. Details>

01:50:52

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2,160.00/ounce mark, last trading at $2,160.15/ounce, up 4.03% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $2,170.0/ounce, up 4.90% on the day.

01:37:46

[Trump to Hold Press Conference Soon, Reportedly Stated Alternative Tariff Plan] Following the U.S. Supreme Court's rejection of most of Trump's global tariff policies implemented during his second term, Trump plans to hold a press conference. This Supreme Court ruling represents a significant blow to his signature economic policies. White House Press Secretary Carolyn Levitt announced that Trump will address the media at 12:45 PM New York time. Multiple unnamed sources revealed that in a closed-door meeting between the White House and state governors, Trump called the Supreme Court ruling "a disgrace" and clearly stated that he would present an alternative plan.

01:31:26

Gold prices were supported as investors weighed weak GDP figures against the Supreme Court's tariff ruling. Details>

01:21:08

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2,140.00/ounce mark, currently trading at $2,139.71/ounce, up 3.04% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are currently trading at $2,148.6/ounce, up 3.86% on the day.

01:20:38

Spot gold has just broken through the $5,060.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $5,059.99/ounce, up 1.28% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $5,080.70/ounce, up 1.67% on the day.

01:15:48

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has just broken through the 49,300.00 mark, currently trading at 49,291.73, down 0.21% on the day.

01:15:27

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2,150.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $2,149.34/ounce, up 3.51% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are currently trading at $2,162.1/ounce, up 4.51% on the day.

01:15:07

The Nasdaq Composite Index has just broken through the 22,800.00 mark, currently trading at 22,796.07, up 0.50% on the day.

01:09:37

The Dow Jones Industrial Average just touched the 49,400.00 mark and is currently trading at 49,393.13, unchanged for the day.

01:04:05

Spot gold has just broken through the $5070.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $5070.05/ounce, up 1.48% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $5089.40/ounce, up 1.84% on the day.

01:00:45

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2,160.00/ounce mark, last trading at $2,160.42/ounce, up 4.04% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $2,169.8/ounce, up 4.89% on the day.

00:36:23

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2,140.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $2,138.88/ounce, up 3.00% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are currently trading at $2,162.0/ounce, up 4.51% on the day.

00:32:42

Spot gold has just broken through the $5060.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $5060.01/ounce, up 1.28% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $5080.50/ounce, up 1.66% on the day.

00:30:22

The Nasdaq Composite Index has just broken through the 22,800.00 mark, currently trading at 22,799.62, up 0.52% on the day.

00:29:42

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has just broken through the 49,400.00 mark, currently trading at 49,399.11, up 0.01% on the day.

23:51:21

Spot gold has just broken through the $5040.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $5039.75/ounce, up 0.87% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $5059.90/ounce, up 1.25% on the day.

23:49:11

The Nasdaq Composite Index has just broken through the 22,900.00 mark, currently trading at 22,901.31, up 0.96% on the day.

23:46:51

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2,140.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $2,138.80/ounce, up 3.00% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are currently trading at $2,155.0/ounce, up 4.17% on the day.

23:46:21

Spot gold has just broken through the $5050.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $5050.37/ounce, up 1.09% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $5069.70/ounce, up 1.45% on the day.

23:44:30

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2,150.00/ounce mark, last trading at $2,150.09/ounce, up 3.54% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $2,163.0/ounce, up 4.56% on the day.

23:43:10

Spot silver has just broken through the $82.00/ounce mark, last trading at $82.01/ounce, up 4.49% on the day; COMEX silver futures, the most active contract, last traded at $82.00/ounce, up 5.62% on the day.

23:43:00

Spot gold has just broken through the $5,040.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $5,040.27/ounce, up 0.88% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $5,059.40/ounce, up 1.24% on the day.

23:38:39

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2,140.00/ounce mark, last trading at $2,140.18/ounce, up 3.06% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $2,155.6/ounce, up 4.20% on the day.

23:30:09

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2,120.00/ounce mark, last trading at $2,119.65/ounce, up 2.08% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $2,141.0/ounce, up 3.50% on the day.

23:29:48

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has just broken through the 49,500.00 mark, currently trading at 49,489.93, up 0.19% on the day.

23:25:48

Spot gold has just broken through the $5,020.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $5,019.85/ounce, up 0.47% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $5,040.80/ounce, up 0.87% on the day.

23:23:58

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has just broken through the 49,600.00 mark, currently trading at 49,600.29, up 0.42% on the day.

23:23:28

The FTSE China A50 Index futures have just broken through the 14800.00 mark, currently trading at 14801.00, up 0.52% on the day.

23:18:37

Spot gold has just broken through the $5,040.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $5,040.07/ounce, up 0.88% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $5,059.00/ounce, up 1.23% on the day.

23:18:17

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2,130.00/ounce mark, last trading at $2,132.38/ounce, up 2.69% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $2,148.2/ounce, up 3.84% on the day.

23:18:08

The euro just touched the 1.1800 level against the dollar, last trading at 1.1800, up 0.23% on the day.

23:16:57

The Nasdaq Composite Index has just broken through the 22,700.00 mark and is currently trading at 22,699.67, up 0.07% on the day.

23:15:07

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has just broken through the 49,400.00 mark, currently trading at 49,398.52, up 0.01% on the day.

23:11:59

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Trump's trade tax policy was illegal.

23:10:51

[US Supreme Court Rules Trump's Tariffs Illegal] On the morning of February 20 local time, the US Supreme Court announced its ruling, finding that the large-scale tariffs implemented by the Trump administration under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act lacked clear legal authorization. (CCTV International News)

23:08:35

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2,110.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $2,109.50/ounce, up 1.59% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are currently trading at $2,138.3/ounce, up 3.36% on the day.

23:06:55

Spot gold has just broken through the $4,990.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $4,989.54/ounce, down 0.13% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $5,008.00/ounce, up 0.21% on the day.

23:06:26

Spot silver has just broken through the $80.00/oz mark, currently trading at $79.99/oz, up 1.92% on the day; COMEX silver futures are currently trading at $80.11/oz, up 3.20% on the day. Spot gold has just broken through the $5000.00/oz mark, currently trading at $4994.49/oz, down 0.03% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $5024.50/oz, up 0.54% on the day. Spot gold has just broken through the $5010.00/oz mark, currently trading at $5008.73/oz, up 0.25% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $5028.60/oz, up 0.62% on the day.

23:05:26

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2,120.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $2,119.00/ounce, up 2.04% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are currently trading at $2,139.8/ounce, up 3.44% on the day.

23:05:26

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has just broken through the 49,500.00 mark, currently trading at 49,498.71, up 0.21% on the day.

23:04:45

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2,130.00/ounce mark, last trading at $2,129.40/ounce, up 2.55% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $2,144.6/ounce, up 3.67% on the day.

23:04:05

Spot gold has just broken through the $5,020.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $5,016.11/ounce, up 0.40% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $5,043.20/ounce, up 0.92% on the day.

23:03:25

Spot gold has just broken through the $5030.00/ounce mark, currently trading at $5021.71/ounce, up 0.51% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $5050.30/ounce, up 1.06% on the day; Spot silver has just broken through the $81.00/ounce mark, currently trading at $80.97/ounce, up 3.17% on the day; COMEX silver futures are currently trading at $81.01/ounce, up 4.35% on the day.

23:03:15

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2,140.00/ounce mark, last trading at $2,141.15/ounce, up 3.11% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $2,147.6/ounce, up 3.81% on the day.

23:03:05

Spot gold has just broken through the $5,040.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $5,039.04/ounce, up 0.86% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $5,061.40/ounce, up 1.28% on the day.

23:02:15

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has just broken through the 49,700.00 mark, currently trading at 49,700.37, up 0.62% on the day.

23:02:05

The Australian dollar has just broken through the 110.00 level against the Japanese yen, currently trading at 110.02, up 0.60% on the day.

23:02:05

Spot silver just touched the $82.00/ounce mark, last trading at $82.00/ounce, up 4.48% on the day; COMEX silver futures main contract last traded at $82.05/ounce, up 5.69% on the day.

23:01:54

The pound has just broken through the 1.3500 level against the dollar, and is currently trading at 1.3501, up 0.28% on the day.

23:01:34

The Dow Jones Industrial Average just broke through the 49,600.00 mark, currently trading at 49,607.10, up 0.43% on the day; the S&P 500 just broke through the 6,900.00 mark, currently trading at 6,900.88, up 0.57% on the day; and the Nasdaq Composite just broke through the 22,800.00 mark, currently trading at 22,835.93, up 0.68% on the day.

23:01:24

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has just broken through the 49,500.00 mark, currently trading at 49,546.33, up 0.31% on the day; the Dow Jones Industrial Average has just broken through the 49,400.00 mark, currently trading at 49,458.52, up 0.13% on the day.

22:57:04

Spot gold has just broken through the $5050.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $5049.94/ounce, up 1.08% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $5070.10/ounce, up 1.45% on the day.

22:56:44

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has just broken through the 49,300.00 mark, currently trading at 49,301.24, down 0.19% on the day.

22:45:52

Spot gold has just broken through the $5060.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $5060.29/ounce, up 1.28% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $5080.60/ounce, up 1.66% on the day.

22:39:32

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2,120.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $2,119.95/ounce, up 2.09% on the day; Nymex platinum futures are currently trading at $2,138.7/ounce, up 3.38% on the day.

22:37:01

The Nasdaq Composite Index has just broken through the 22,700.00 mark, currently trading at 22,704.89, up 0.10% on the day.

22:32:40

Spot silver has just broken through the $81.00/ounce mark, last trading at $81.02/ounce, up 3.22% on the day; COMEX silver futures are last trading at $80.97/ounce, up 4.30% on the day.

22:32:30

Spot platinum has just broken through the $2,130.00/ounce mark, last trading at $2,130.10/ounce, up 2.58% on the day; Nymex platinum futures main contract was last trading at $2,147.6/ounce, up 3.81% on the day.

22:32:10

Spot gold has just broken through the $5050.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $5050.25/ounce, up 1.08% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $5068.10/ounce, up 1.41% on the day.

22:32:00

The Nasdaq index has just broken through the 22,600.00 mark and is currently trading at 22,602.03, down 0.36% on the day.

21:51:44

A disappointing GDP figure and a stubbornly stagnant PCE! Dollar bulls celebrate, but dreams of interest rate cuts are dashed? Details>

21:49:52

Spot gold has just broken through the $5,040.00/ounce mark, and is currently trading at $5,040.32/ounce, up 0.88% on the day; COMEX gold futures are currently trading at $5,058.80/ounce, up 1.23% on the day.

21:40:58

Following the release of the latest economic data, U.S. short-term interest rate futures showed little change; traders remain committed to their expectation of a Fed rate cut in June.