Oil prices stabilized on Thursday (February 12th), as the market reassigned a risk premium to US-Iran tensions despite US inventory data showing swelling domestic supplies. This movement confirms one thing: geopolitical headlines are still more "noise" than signals of a short-term surplus. As of 3:50 PM WIB, Brent was at $69.60/barrel (+0.29%) and WTI was at $64.83/barrel (+0.31%). The gains were moderate, but enough to keep prices near the psychological $70 level for Brent. From a geopolitical perspective, market focus is on the potential for escalation in the Middle East. Recent reports...
Gold (XAU/USD) has given away earlier gains and is trading lower for the second consecutive day during us session. The US Dollar (USD) maintains its bullish tone, supported by rising US Treasury yields, which keeps the precious metal under pressure. Recent US data is showing a resilient US economy with inflation picking up. Donald Trump's high tariffs for imports and restricted immigration are expected to lift consumer prices, forcing the (Fed) to approach cautiously with monetary easing next year.As of this writing,Gold is at $2,657 Newsmaker.id
Gold prices were steady in Asian trade on Friday after posting a sharp decline in the previous session on a stronger dollar, as anticipation of a Federal Reserve meeting next week benefited the greenback.However, the yellow metal held on to most of its gains this week, as safe-haven demand was supported by rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Asia.Spot gold was steady at $2,687.44 an ounce, while February gold futures were flat at $2,709.51 an ounce by 00:00 ET (05:00 GMT). Spot prices are trading up more than 2% this week.The yellow metal pared some of its gains this week as...
Silver began to experience an increase on Friday during the Asian trading session.After the release of US data that affected silver prices yesterday, it tended to decline. Furthermore, market players mostly still expect a 25bps increase by the Fed next week and expect further interest rate cuts next year, although uncertainty remains about the extent of the reduction. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold continued to fall after mixed U.S. data prompted traders to book profits ahead of the Federal Reserve's final policy meeting of the year. Bullion was trading near $2,690 an ounce after falling 1.4% on Thursday following a report showing U.S. wholesale inflation unexpectedly rose in November, while applications for unemployment benefits rose last week to a two-month high.
Silver prices rallied again to near one-month highs as the latest US inflation data met expectations, strengthening the case for a Federal Reserve rate cut. The market is now pricing in a near 100% chance of a 25 basis point cut at the Fed's meeting next week. In addition, sentiment was boosted by hopes that Beijing will announce more stimulus measures after a key political meeting. Chinese leaders begin a closed-door Central Economic Work Conference on Wednesday, where they will set economic targets and outline stimulus plans for 2025. Earlier this week, the Politburo committed to a...
Gold (XAU/USD) prices reversed losses in the Asian trading session although they remain below the highest level in more than a month reached on Thursday (12/12). US consumer inflation data released on Wednesday reaffirmed bets that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will deliver a third straight interest rate cut next week. Moreover, persistent geopolitical risks stemming from the Russia-Ukraine war and conflicts in the Middle East, along with concerns about US President-elect Donald Trump's upcoming trade tariffs, continue to act as a tailwind for the safe-haven precious metal.As of this news...
Silver prices traded with a positive bias above the $32.00 level during the Asian session on Thursday and remained close to the one-month highs hit earlier this week. Moreover, the technical setup suggests that the path of least resistance for the white metal remains to the upside. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold rose for a fourth straight day after a key U.S. inflation report bolstered expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut when policymakers meet next week. Bullion traded above $2,720 an ounce — near its highest level in more than two weeks — after consumer price data on Wednesday rose in line with expectations. The report reinforced bets for a 25-basis-point cut at the Fed's final meeting of the year, with swaps traders now largely pricing in the move. Lower borrowing costs typically help bullion, since it doesn't pay interest.
Gold rises in the early Asian trade. There's a broad commodities uptrend, driven by macro uncertainty, a weaker dollar, and persistent demand for "hard" assets, says Fawad Razaqzada, market analyst...
Oil extended declines after OPEC+ agreed to a bigger-than-expected production increase next month, raising concerns about oversupply just as US tariffs fan fears about the demand outlook.
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The Japanese Yen (JPY) weakened against its US counterpart and reversed part of Friday's recovery from the lowest level since July 23 following Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda's remarks....