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...
Silver prices (XAG/USD) are trading below $30 per troy ounce on Tuesday (14/1) after falling more than 3% in the previous session, as the dollar strengthened following stronger-than-expected US employment data. Meanwhile, investors are focusing on US inflation data this week for further insight into the direction of Fed policy. Despite the recent decline, silver has jumped almost 3% last week, marking its best weekly performance since mid-November. In addition, silver continues to be supported by strong industrial demand, especially in energy technology and electronics, as well as ongoing...
Silver prices attracted some sellers near $30.20 during the early European session on Monday (13/1). A stronger greenback and rising US bond yields weighed on the USD-denominated commodity prices.Expectations of a slower pace of interest rate cuts from the US Federal Reserve (Fed) this year amid sluggish inflation and a strong labor market in the US economy could drag the white metal lower in the near term. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on Friday that Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) rose by 256,000 in December compared to 212,000 previously, better than the estimate of 160,000....
Silver prices fell in midday U.S. trading on Monday, halting last week's gains, as the dollar strengthened following stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data last week. The data dimmed expectations for further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year, and a stronger dollar makes dollar-denominated commodities such as silver more expensive for buyers holding other currencies, denting demand. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices (XAG/USD) experienced a correction to around $30.20 per troy ounce on Monday (13/1), slightly reversing some of its gains recorded last month, as the dollar strengthened following stronger-than-expected US jobs data. Looking ahead, investors are focused on US inflation data this week for further insight into the direction of Fed policy. Despite the recent decline, silver has jumped almost 3% last week, marking its best weekly performance since mid-November. Meanwhile, silver's value continues to be supported by strong industrial demand, especially in renewable energy...
Gold prices reversed the Asian session decline to the $2,688 area and are currently trading just below the one-month highs hit on Friday, although the upside appears limited. The upbeat US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report reinforced market expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will halt its interest rate-cutting cycle later this month. This, coupled with persistent geopolitical risks, dampened investors' appetite for riskier assets, as evident from the weaker tone around equity markets and acted as a tailwind for the safe-haven precious metal. Source: Newsmaker.id
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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