Donald Trump

China's net gold imports through Hong Kong fell 84 percent in December, dropping to their lowest since April 2022

The market is pricing in the possibility that the U.S. central bank will lower borrowing costs twice by the end of this year

Oil markets faced pressure from weak PMI data from China, indicating ongoing struggles in business activity

The U.S. dollar index gained 0.28 percent to 107.74, making bullion less attractive for other currency holders

Oil prices fall 0.6 percent to $77.82 as Trump pushes for lower crude prices, higher U.S. production
West Texas Intermediate crude futures dropped 0.6 percent to $74.21 per barrel
