Producer inflation in the United States, as measured by the change in the Producer Price Index (PPI), fell to 2.6% annually in August from 3.3% in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on Wednesday. This figure was lower than market expectations of 3.3%. The United States will release its August Producer Price Index (PPI) on Wednesday. The report, compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), will be released one day before the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the same month, scheduled for Thursday. Both indexes measure inflation, with the CPI focusing on the total...
Gold prices (XAU/USD) fell in the Asian session on Wednesday, after touching a two-week high of around $3,395. Pressure came primarily from profit-taking and a moderate strengthening of the US dollar, causing the price to correct from its peak. Despite the weakening, gold's downside is expected to be limited. Market concerns about the Fed's independence—amid US President Donald Trump's increasingly aggressive efforts to oust one of its governors—tend to maintain interest in safe-haven assets. In such situations, gold typically remains in demand as a hedge. DISCLAIMER Note: This...
According to the latest data, the spot silver price is under some pressure and is hovering in the range of USD 38.54–39.00 per ounce, continuing its upward trend from last week, when it rose more than 33% this year—reaching its highest level in almost 14 years. This morning's fundamentals remain strongly supportive of a bullish silver outlook. The impetus comes from a combination of a structural supply deficit, surging industrial demand—particularly from the renewable energy and technology sectors—and rising expectations for silver's role as a safe-haven. HSBC's revised forecast also...
Despite tight short-term supplies, there are concerns that global oil production will increase, including from non-OPEC producers. This expectation has shifted sentiment toward bearishness, particularly for long-term contracts. Brent has recently been trading at a slight discount to the Dubai Crude price for Asian markets. This is rare and reflects abundant Brent supply for Asia, prompting Asian buyers to shift to the typically cheaper Dubai Crude. Source : Newsmaker.id
Silver prices (XAG/USD) strengthened in European trading (August 26th), rebounding from the previous session's decline. This strengthening was largely driven by political uncertainty in the US, following President Donald Trump's dismissal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. This move sparked concerns about the Fed's independence and the direction of monetary policy, prompting investors to seek safe-haven assets like silver. Beyond political factors, industrial demand for silver remains solid, particularly from the renewable energy sector. Recent data shows that Chinese solar cell exports...
Oil prices reversed after a four-day rally as the market sought certainty about supply. Investors were also monitoring the impact of US President Donald Trump's decision to remove Fed Chair Lisa Cook, which sparked concerns about the central bank's independence and dampened risk appetite. Fundamentally, oil prices remain within a narrow range. OPEC+ has increased production in recent months (including around 547,000 bpd for September), while the IEA warned of the risk of a surplus heading into 2026 despite supply disruptions caused by Ukraine's attack on Russian energy infrastructure. The...
China's official NBS Manufacturing PMI increased to 49.7 in June 2025 from May's 49.5, matching market expectations while marking the third consecutive month of contraction in factory activity.
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Both the STOXX 50 and STOXX 600 hovered around the flatline on Friday, as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of further developments in trade talks between US President Trump and Chinese...
Poland shot down a drone in its airspace on Wednesday with the support of military aircraft from its NATO allies. This is the first time a member of the Western military alliance is known to have...