The US has slapped tariffs on imports of one-kilo gold bars, in a move that threatens to upend the global bullion market and deal a fresh blow to Switzerland, the world’s largest refining hub.
The Customs Border Protection agency said one-kilo and 100-ounce gold bars should be classified under a customs code subject to levies, according to a so-called ruling letter dated July 31, which was seen by the Financial Times. Ruling letters are used by the US to clarify its trade policy.
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Donald Trump will issue an executive order “clarifying” the US’s stance on gold bar tariffs, after a ruling that a widely-traded form of the precious metal is subject to levies sent shockwaves through the bullion market.
“The White House intends to issue an executive order in the near future clarifying misinformation about the tariffing of gold bars and other speciality products,” a White House official said on Friday.
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3400.16 this morning.
3626 this morning3600.90 new mark today
When is oil going to catch up? I think it's the cheapest it's ever been in terms of gold. And globally we're using more than ever. It should be about $200 a barrel to catch up to the historical ratio with gold.
I'm wondering what's holding the price down. I'm guessing it's partly from the belief in alternate forms of energy and partly in anticipation of a global recession.It would be terrible for the entire economy, but good for my oil stocks...
That's the problem with necessary commodities being used for speculation and going into bubbles. Food and oil come to mind. But yes, monetary inflation also eventually hits the price of everything.
I'm wondering what's holding the price down. I'm guessing it's partly from the belief in alternate forms of energy and partly in anticipation of a global recession.
If oil was 100 groceries inflation would be staggeringWhen is oil going to catch up? I think it's the cheapest it's ever been in terms of gold. And globally we're using more than ever. It should be about $200 a barrel to catch up to the historical ratio with gold.