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Overnight, the rally in metals continued, with gold, silver, and copper all hitting fresh record highs, driven by a softer dollar and rising geopolitical risk. Spot gold climbed 2.7% to $5,564/oz, while spot silver surged above $120/oz overnight and is currently trading at $118.24/oz.

The Trump administration is prepared to nominate Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair later today. Warsh is expected to be more hawkish than other contenders for the role. Equities fell, Treasury yields pushed higher, and the dollar strengthened across the board.

Overnight, U.S. President Donald Trump said he is not concerned about the dollar selloff. The dollar index (DXY) slid to its lowest level since February 2022. Spot gold surged 1.3% to record highs, fuelled by a combination of dollar weakness and a flight from Treasuries and currencies.