Gold prices briefly strengthened after the release of US economic data, which sparked an initial market reaction. The data fueled speculation that economic pressures persisted, prompting investors to temporarily turn to gold as a safe haven. This increase was short-lived, especially in early trading after the data was released. However, entering the US session, gold prices came under pressure again. The strengthening US dollar and rising bond yields diminished gold's appeal. Furthermore, profit-taking following the initial surge also weighed on prices, causing gold to reverse its decline...
Gold prices held steady after weak US employment data failed to alter market expectations for an interest rate cut. The precious metal had fallen moderately in the previous session, halting its five-day uptrend. Gold bullion was trading around US$4,305 per ounce. The latest data showed the US labor market continuing to cool. However, market participants believe the Federal Reserve is not paying much attention to the data due to disruptions caused by the government shutdown. Last week, the US central bank cut interest rates for the third consecutive time. This supported gold prices because...
Oil prices held steady after closing at their lowest level since 2021 on Tuesday. Pressure stemmed from increasingly clear signs of oversupply in the global market, keeping market participants cautious. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil traded near US$55 per barrel after plunging nearly 6% in the last four sessions. Meanwhile, Brent was just below US$59 per barrel. Weakness was seen across various regions, from the Middle East to the United States, as the International Energy Agency projected the largest surge in oversupply since the pandemic. This oversupply was fueled by OPEC+'s...