Brent oil prices have fallen relatively as the market begins to consider the possibility of an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. If the war subsides, Russian oil exports, previously restricted by sanctions, could re-enter the market, adding to the already abundant global supply. This situation is pressuring prices even though global demand remains stable. On the other hand, other geopolitical tensions, such as the situation in Venezuela, remain a factor influencing the market. However, the potential for increased supply from countries like Venezuela and Russia is keeping investors...
Gold prices fell in recent trading as investors opted to take profits after the previous rally, while awaiting confirmation from US economic data. The market's focus is now on the release of employment data, which is expected to determine the direction of the Fed's interest rate policy. Therefore, interest in buying gold tends to be restrained, despite still-high geopolitical tensions. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver (XAG/USD) today consolidated around $78.05/oz (real-time), following high volatility in recent sessions. This area indicates the market is "holding its breath" as market participants await a major trigger—hence, its movement tends to fluctuate slightly while seeking a new direction.From a fundamental perspective, the two factors driving silver most today are the rebalancing of commodity indices, which could trigger futures selling (more of a short-term "paper market" pressure), and the direction of the dollar and US interest rates ahead of Friday's NFP release. Recent US data has been...