Gold prices hit a new record on Tuesday (September 9), driven by a weakening dollar and falling bond yields amid growing speculation of a Fed interest rate cut this month. Spot gold rose 0.4% to $3,651.38 per ounce, while December futures rose to $3,690.90. The market now rates an 89.4% chance of a 25 bps interest rate cut next week, and a 10.6% chance of a 50 bps rate cut, according to CME FedWatch. Weak US labor data and a surge in the unemployment rate are the main drivers of these expectations. DISCLAIMER Note: This article is for analytical purposes only and is not a definitive...
Brent oil prices rose in trading on Tuesday (September 9). This increase was supported by market expectations that global energy demand remains solid amid signs of slowing production from several major producing countries. Investors are also monitoring supply developments from OPEC+ and US economic data due this week, including inflation and employment data, which could influence the direction of the Fed's policy and market risk appetite. This movement added to positive sentiment for energy commodities after prices were depressed last week by concerns about a weakening global...
Silver prices held around $41.2 per ounce on Tuesday, near their highest level since 2011. This increase was supported by expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut, which boosted demand for the precious metal. Investors are now awaiting the revised annual US employment data. If realized, this could signal the Fed to delay its full employment target and strengthen the case for an interest rate cut. Market focus is also on the release of two key inflation data this week: the August Producer Price Index (PPI) on Wednesday and the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Thursday. Silver...