Renewed tensions between the United States and Russia have resurfaced following an incident involving an oil tanker, sparking market concerns about potential disruptions to global energy supplies. Washington's move, associated with tightening oversight and enforcement of sanctions on Russian oil shipments, is viewed by Moscow as provocative and could worsen relations between the two countries. Russia views these actions as an attempt by the United States to suppress Russian energy exports and strengthen its dominance in the global oil market. Meanwhile, Washington argues that these measures...
Gold prices strengthened again on Wednesday (November 19th) as investors sought safe-haven assets amid worsening risk sentiment. This increase was supported by weak US economic data, particularly labor market indicators, leading the market to re-increase expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in December. The prospect of lower interest rates pressured US bond yields and bolstered the appeal of non-coupon gold. Source: Newsmaker.id
Oil prices fell slightly after a report showed a sharp rise in US crude stockpiles. Brent for January delivery was trading at around US$64.6 per barrel, while WTI for December was around US$60.4. Data from the American Petroleum Institute showed an increase in inventories of around 4.4 million barrels, which could push US oil stocks to their highest level in more than five months, although the market is also still monitoring the impact of Western sanctions on Russian producers Rosneft and Lukoil.Trendwise, oil has weakened this year due to concerns that global supply will exceed demand. The...
Gold prices weakened to around $4,060 per ounce on Wednesday, paring some of the gains recorded in the previous session. This movement occurred as investors opted for caution ahead of the release of two important data points from the United States: the minutes of the Federal Reserve's (FOMC) meeting, released today, and the employment report, due Thursday. Both releases are expected to provide clearer clues regarding the future direction of interest rates. Several delayed US economic data began to be released again after the government shutdown ended. Claims for unemployment benefits rose...
Silver gained slightly during the European session on Tuesday (November 18th), driven by safe-haven demand amidst the economy and investor confidence in the possibility of a Fed interest rate cut. Rising gold prices also supported silver, as many investors shifted part of their portfolios to the more affordable precious metal. Furthermore, fundamental factors are strengthening silver's momentum: continued strong industrial demand, particularly from the renewable energy and electronics sectors. Compared to other instruments, silver is now starting to attract interest from medium- to...
Brent crude oil fell on Tuesday (November 18th) due to concerns about a global oversupply. An IEA report shows that global oil production is expected to grow by around 3.1 million barrels per day in 2025, while demand growth remains slow. Furthermore, signals from OPEC+ that plans to increase production also add to the supply burden. On the other hand, despite geopolitical risks such as sanctions against Russia, the market is currently more focused on the fundamentals of supply and demand. Sanctions against Russia do create uncertainty, but they are not enough to offset the existing excess...
Asian stock markets fell in unison on Thursday, following Wall Street's decline. A brief rally in tech stocks led by Nvidia quickly faded, prompting investors to turn away from riskier assets like...
European stock indices closed marginally lower on Wednesday as equities took a breather from their recent strong momentum, while investors continued to assess the outlook for the ECB's policy this...
The upcoming Supreme Court ruling on the legality of President Donald Trump's massive tariffs, which rocked markets in April, is one of the next major tests for US stocks and bonds.
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