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 prices fell slightly on Tuesday but remained near their all-time highs. Investors' need for safe havens amidst economic uncertainty has kept gold in demand. This uncertainty stems from the ongoing US government shutdown, despite hopes it will end soon. Meanwhile, market attention is also focused on the meeting between high-ranking US and Chinese officials in Malaysia, which serves as a prelude to talks between President Trump and President Xi Jinping. Amidst this, investors are awaiting the US inflation report, which was delayed due to the shutdown, as well as the central bank's...
Silver prices are stable around $52 per ounce. Buying interest has resurfaced after a correction, supported by expectations of interest rate cuts and lower yields. A subdued dollar is supporting sentiment, while silver's dual role as a safe haven and industrial raw material remains attractive.Next, the market awaits the release of US inflation figures, central bank signals, and news on US-China trade negotiations. As long as the policy easing narrative persists and industrial demand is solid, risks arise if the dollar strengthens again or physical supply loosens. (asd) The price of silver...
Silver fell to around $51.7 per ounce on Monday (October 20th), extending its decline from the previous session after hitting a record high last week. This decline was triggered by investor profit-taking and improving global risk sentiment, following the easing of trade tensions between the US and China, which reduced the appeal of safe-haven assets like silver. Investors are now shifting their focus to US inflation data due this week, after being delayed due to the government shutdown. Meanwhile, expectations of an interest rate cut by the Fed are adding pressure on silver prices. Last...
Gold prices fluctuated between gains and losses at the start of this week after experiencing a sharp decline last Friday. When Asian markets opened Monday morning, bullion prices were not far from their previous levels, continuing their high volatility. The 1.7% decline at the end of last week was the worst since May, triggered by a massive sell-off across all precious metals. Silver also fell 1.2% before paring its losses, following a major 4.3% drop in the previous session. This volatility emerged amid easing trade tensions between the US and China, which has helped strengthen overall...
Gold rose to around $4,340/oz on Friday, approaching the record set earlier in the week and poised to close the week with a sharp gain—the strongest in a nine-week rally. Flights to safety remain strong amid economic uncertainty, US-China trade tensions, and concerns about a US shutdown. Beijing has accused Washington of inciting "panic" over rare earth controls, while US officials have warned of the risks to global supply chains—all of which are fueling interest in the precious metal. On the policy front, expectations of a Fed rate cut remain fueling the rally. Jerome Powell's recent...
Silver traded at $53,806/oz in Asia, remaining near its latest record. Safe-haven flows remained strong due to US-China tensions and macroeconomic uncertainty, while bets on a Fed rate cut held down yields and the US dollar—a combination that typically supports precious metals. On the physical side, seasonal Asian demand helped keep bids in check, keeping gains sticky despite volatility. The silver price at the time of this analysis was released was $52,806.Disclaimer:This article is analytical in nature and is not a definitive reference. Please consider fundamental and technical...
Oil prices rose after US President Donald Trump announced that India would stop buying oil from Russia. This move is expected to tighten global supply, pushing Brent to $62 and WTI to near $59 per barrel.Although there has been no official confirmation from India, the market immediately reacted. Furthermore, US oil stocks jumped by 7.4 million barrels, but geopolitical sentiment remains the primary driver of current price increases. (asd) The price of Brent oil at the time of writing was $62.19. Disclaimer:This article is analytical in nature and is not a definitive reference. Consider...
On Wednesday, October 15th, spot silver prices hovered around $51.928/oz, easing from yesterday's record surge that briefly reached $53+ in London. The extreme rally was fueled by a physical metal shortage in London—driving up the spot premium over New York futures—but that gap has begun to narrow as signs of the squeeze subside, although supply conditions remain tight and lease rates remain well above normal. Going forward, silver sentiment will be determined by expectations of a Fed interest rate cut—which benefits precious metals—as well as policy risks from the US Section 232...
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....