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...
On Wednesday (October 15th), during the Asian session, gold prices traded around $4,166, driven by expectations of lower US bond yields following Jerome Powell's signal of a 25 bps interest rate cut this month, boosting appetite for assets like gold and lowering US yields, while US-China tensions maintained demand for safe-haven assets.For gold, structural support remains strong: central bank purchases, ETF inflows, and the need to hedge against policy uncertainty and fiscal deficits. Furthermore, the market is wary of the Section 232 (potential tariffs on crucial minerals) implications....
Along with expectations that Powell may signal that the US central bank will remain cautious or cautious in easing interest rate policy. At the time of writing, Gold Price was at $4,134. Source: Newsmaker.id
Oil prices fell to around $62.89 ahead of the European session on Tuesday, pressured by concerns about oversupply and a weak demand outlook. Optimism over easing US-China trade tensions temporarily halted the decline, but signals of increased production from OPEC+ and slowing global economic growth kept the market cautious. Investors are now awaiting fresh direction from US economic data and Fed policy to determine the next course. Brent oil price at the time of writing was $62.88Disclaimer:This article is analytical in nature and is not a definitive reference. Consider fundamental and...
Silver prices surged to an all-time high on Tuesday (October 14th), breaking through USD 52.50 per ounce, driven by a short squeeze that triggered a surge in demand in the London market. Tight supply and high lease rates exacerbated market pressure, prompting traders to rush to close their short positions. This surge occurred amid rising industrial demand for silver, particularly from the electronics and renewable energy sectors, as well as investor interest as a hedge against inflation and global uncertainty. However, some analysts warn that the silver market is relatively small and...
Gold prices have again hit a new record high, driven by increased demand for safe haven assets amid global concerns. Trade tensions between the United States and China have escalated following new tariff threats from US President Donald Trump, while expectations that the Federal Reserve (The Fed) will cut interest rates further have strengthened gold's appeal as a hedge. At the time of writing, Gold Prices were at $4,069. Disclaimer: This article is analytical in nature and not a definitive reference. Please consider fundamental and technical developments in trading before making any...
World oil prices rose by about 1% on October 13, 2025, after plummeting to a five-month low due to concerns about an escalation in the US-China trade war. Brent rose to US$63.60 per barrel and WTI was at US$59.77, with market sentiment improving after signs that a meeting between Trump and Xi at APEC could ease tensions. This recovery was driven by expectations that the initial moves to ease tariffs and export restrictions might only be a bargaining chip, not a permanent escalation. However, analysts warned that this rebound does not yet indicate a fundamental change, and prices could come...
Silver prices surged to an all-time high today before stabilizing around $50.10 per ounce. This sharp surge was triggered by minor pressure in the London market due to dwindling physical supplies, while demand remains high from investors and industry. Positive sentiment also came from rising gold prices and concerns about US-China trade tensions, which prompted market participants to seek safe assets. Although silver's rally remains strong, analysts warn of the potential for a short-term correction after the rapid rise in recent days. As long as prices can hold above the psychological level...
Gold strengthened during the European session on Friday (October 10th) as safe-haven sentiment remained strong and expectations of a Fed interest rate cut pushed down real yields. A stable, weakening US dollar provided room for price increases, while central bank buying and hedging interest maintained a floor for demand. This increase was also supported by a technical recovery after the previous correction, with buyers reactivating at key support areas. Looking ahead, the market is focusing on comments from Fed officials and the release of inflation/employment data (depending on the impact...
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....