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...
Brent, around $69.04 in the European session, tended to hold gains due to signals of demand entering the off-season (post-peak travel season), while falling US stockpiles data remained a support underneath. On the supply side, the market weighed news that Kurdistan pipeline exports could resume, potentially increasing supply, along with OPEC+ output trending upward into Q4. This combination of factors made yesterday's rally feel more sentiment-driven than a strong fundamental shift. At the same time, geopolitical risks remain alive—Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure and...
Gold fell to around $3,730/oz on Thursday (September 25th), continuing its correction from record highs as the market weighed the Fed's interest rate outlook. Jerome Powell struck a cautious tone amid stubborn inflation and a cooling labor market, while Fed officials were torn between two additional cuts this year, a more measured approach, or a more aggressive easing option. An unexpected surge in U.S. new home sales in August—the fastest since early 2022—contributed to the complicating expectations of further interest rate cuts. Despite the weakening, gold's appeal as a safe-haven asset...
Gold briefly weakened to around $3,750 per ounce on Wednesday, but remained near a new record as the market digested the Fed's comments. Jerome Powell struck a cautious tone—emphasizing the balance between stubborn inflation and a weakening labor market—while Michelle Bowman left open the possibility of faster easing if employment conditions continue to deteriorate. The next direction awaits the August PCE release and speeches by other Fed officials. Gold sentiment was also supported by geopolitical tensions after Russia's violation of Estonian airspace triggered a NATO response, as well as...
Silver opened at 43,958 at the start of the Asian session, holding near its highest level in over 14 years. Market sentiment remains positive after the Fed cut interest rates last week, which has increased the demand for non-yielding assets like gold and silver. Additional support comes from industrial demand, particularly in China's renewable energy and solar panels, which continues to maintain high demand for silver. Furthermore, geopolitical tensions between Russia and NATO have strengthened investor interest in safe-haven assets. Fund flows into precious metal-based ETFs have also...
Gold prices are stable amid global sentiment still influenced by the Federal Reserve's policy direction. Expectations of a US interest rate cut are the main driver, with investors continuing to seek gold as a safe haven amid economic uncertainty. The gold price at the time of this analysis was released was at $3,378 Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices continue to demonstrate resilience, holding near 14-year highs. This precious metal is supported by a combination of fundamental factors, ranging from expectations of a US interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve to increasing industrial demand.The price of silver at the time of this analysis was released was at $44,043. Source: Newsmaker.id
Oil prices fell for the fifth straight day, the longest losing streak since early August. Pressure arose from signals that global supply will increase and potentially create a surplus in the fourth quarter through 2026. Brent is now approaching $66 per barrel, while WTI is hovering around $62. One factor weighing on prices comes from Iraq, which is expected to soon resume oil exports through Kurdistan after a two-year delay due to a payment dispute. This move could add around 230,000 barrels per day to the international market, reinforcing bearish sentiment amid rising global...
Gold rose on market expectations that the Fed would cut interest rates again after weak US economic data and core inflation remained above target. This condition pressured the dollar and prompted investors to seek safe assets like gold. Furthermore, demand from central banks and institutional investors remained strong, while geopolitical uncertainty maintained buying interest. Technically, gold's bullish momentum remains intact despite a slight correction.At the time of writing, the gold price was at $3,753.Disclaimer:This article is analytical in nature and is not a definitive reference....
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....