Silver reached $48,202 per ounce this morning, indicating positive sentiment in the precious metals market. This price increase was driven by the ongoing global economy and the impact of delayed US employment data due to the government shutdown, prompting investors to increasingly seek safe-haven assets such as silver and gold. Furthermore, central banks' expected moves to cut interest rates also increased the appeal of this non-interest-bearing precious metal.However, despite silver's significant rise, analysts caution investors to remain cautious as the potential for a short-term...
Gold surged past $3,900 per ounce for the first time on Monday (October 6th). This surge occurred as investors sought a safe haven amid the weakening Japanese yen and the US government shutdown. The uncertain situation has made gold once again sought as a hedge, especially as the market is increasingly confident that the Fed will cut interest rates in the near future. Early in the session, gold even hit a new record at $3,944.63 per ounce before gradually stabilizing. As of 06:31 GMT, the spot price was still up around 1% at $3,925.91 per ounce. In the derivatives market, US gold futures...
Brent oil prices are currently trading around $65 per barrel, driven by expectations that global energy demand will increase as economic prospects improve in several key countries. Investors also view OPEC+'s decision to hold production increases for the coming months as a positive signal for the market, as this move could help balance supply amid concerns about oversupply. Price gains are also supported by a weakening US dollar, which makes oil cheaper for holders of other currencies, and increased industrial activity in Asia. However, the short-term outlook remains clouded by concerns...