[MARKET UPDATE] Metal prices rebound in early Asia-Pac trade with spot gold and silver prices up 2.1% and 3.5%, respectively, while copper futures are also up by 1.1% following the rebound on Wall St

The rebound in metal prices during the early Asia-Pac trade indicates a positive market sentiment, likely bolstered by the recent recovery on Wall Street.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 2 Feb 2026, 23:45 UTCOn the live feed at 23:25 UTC — 1 more headline followed before this page went public

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[MARKET UPDATE] Metal prices rebound in early Asia-Pac trade with spot gold and silver prices up 2.1% and 3.5%, respectively, while copper futures are also up by 1.1% following the rebound on Wall St

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Increases in spot gold and silver prices suggest a shift towards safe-haven assets, which could reflect risk-on sentiment in equities, while the rise in copper futures may signal optimism in industrial demand.

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