Gold prices have surged 30% so far in 2025, outpacing the Japanese yen, Swiss franc, and U.S. Treasurys. At the heart of gold's appeal is its freedom from government liabilities, said market experts gathered at the annual Asia Pacific Precious Metals Conference in Singapore.

Gold pushed higher in early Asia trading after US President Donald Trump called for the immediate evacuation of Tehran, boosting demand for havens as investors track hostilities between Israel and Iran.

While it may sound like a bad SNL sketch come to life, the news is true — the Trump Organization (revealed via Trump's son, Eric) has announced that they've licensed the presidential family name for smartphones and cellular services, calling it " Trump Mobile. "

The announcement represents another chapter in the unprecedented blurring of lines between Trump's personal business interests and his executive authority.

Gold futures pared gains after rising close to a fresh record earlier in the session. Futures were down 0.5% at $3,433.90 a troy ounce, after opening near the record high of $3,509.90/oz. The precious metal rallied on Friday as rising Middle East tensions fuelled safe-haven demand,

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