Global benchmark Brent crude oil settled 1% higher on Monday, as concerns mounted that intensifying airstrikes in Russia and Ukraine could lead to supply disruptions, and as a weaker dollar lent additional support. Brent crude futures settled up 67 cents, or 1%, at $68.15 a barrel. The U.S. benchmark, the West Texas Intermediate futures contract , was up 67 cents, or 1.1% at $64.68 by 2:15 p.m. ET. There will be no settlement for WTI futures on Monday due to Labor Day holiday in the U.S. Trading volume for both Brent and WTI was also muted due to that reason. Ukrainian President Volodymyr...
The price of silver is currently at $37,201, up around 0.56% in today's trading. This strengthening is supported by increased investor interest in safe-haven assets amid global uncertainty. Trade tensions between the US and several major economies, including President Trump's new tariff plans, have made the market more cautious and boosted demand for precious metals like silver. Fundamentally, silver's prospects are also supported by persistently high industrial demand, particularly from the technology and clean energy sectors, such as solar panels. Despite concerns about a global economic...
Gold rose to around $3,330 an ounce on Friday, strengthening for a third consecutive session, supported by safe-haven demand amid escalating trade tensions. President Donald Trump announced 35% tariffs on Canadian imports starting August 1 and hinted at plans for blanket tariffs of 15-20% on most other trading partners. This follows earlier threats against Brazil and proposed tariffs on copper, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals. Meanwhile, Trump's call for a 300-bps cut in the Fed funds rate fueled speculation about a dovish Fed chairman candidate next year and raised concerns about...
Metal prices generally strengthened as the dollar weakened amid mixed signals about when the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates further. However, the US dollar maintained most of its recent rebound from a three-year low.As of this writing, gold prices are at $3,321. Source: CP-Newsmaker.id
Silver prices rose above $36.50 per ounce on Thursday (July 10), ending a three-day losing streak as a weakening US dollar and a sharp drop in Treasury yields boosted demand for the precious metal. This movement followed the minutes of the Federal Reserve's last meeting, which showed that most policymakers were open to cutting interest rates later this year. Source: Newsmaker.id
Geopolitical tensions and President Donald Trump's aggressive trade policies have also weighed on market sentiment. Trump has refused to extend tariffs targeting 14 countries and announced new tariffs of up to 50% on copper imports, as well as threats of 200% tariffs on pharmaceutical products.As of this writing, the price of silver is at $36,529. Source: CP-Newsmaker.id
Expectations that high US tariffs will support inflation in the coming months and force the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates stable for an extended period continue to support rising US Treasury bond yields.As of the release of this news, the price of gold was at $3,288. source: CP-Newsmaker.id
Spot silver prices fell slightly by around 0.2%. This decline was part of a measured correction following a sharp rally in early June, when prices briefly reached a 13-year high. On the fundamental side, industrial demand—particularly for clean technology sectors such as solar panels, electric vehicles, and 5G—remained the main driver of the increase. Although global supply remains tight, the production surplus is not keeping pace with surging demand. Similarly, geopolitical pressures are increasing interest in precious metals as a safe haven. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices are currently hovering around $3,296. This decline was driven by global economic supply, a strengthening USD, and the lead-up to tonight's FOMC minutes. The nearest resistance level is at $3,310, while strong support is at $3,265. The market's current focus is on Trump's tariff decision and the FOMC minutes, which could be the catalyst for the next move. Source: ads-Newsmaker.id
Gold (XAU/USD) is extending its decline on Wednesday for a second consecutive day as the US Dollar (USD) and US Treasury yields firm ahead of the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)...
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....