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...
OPEC+ agreed to increase production by 137,000 barrels per day starting in October 2025. This increase is slower than in previous months and was decided by the eight core members, as a further step in reopening the tap after a long period of cuts. The voluntary cuts of 1.65 million bpd, originally planned until 2026, are now being gradually reversed. Russia (Alexander Novak) emphasized that the decision is being evaluated monthly and could be reversed if market conditions change. The impact is expected to be moderate as some members still have limited capacity. In the market, Brent prices...
Silver (XAG/USD) $40,898: The rally has subsided and prices are consolidating; the bias remains sideways to bullish, supported by expectations of a Fed rate cut and industrial demand. Key levels: resistance $41.50–$42.00 (break → $43–$44); support $40.50 then $39.80 (break → deeper correction).Silver prices at the time of writing were up -0.30% to $40.875/Toz. DISCLAIMERNote: This article is for analytical purposes only and is not a definitive reference. Please consider fundamental and technical developments in trading before making any investment decisions.Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices fell to $40.80 per ounce on Thursday, opening the European session (September 4th) due to profit-taking after a sharp rally. The market remains optimistic as the Fed is almost 98% certain to cut interest rates this month.From the industrial perspective, demand for silver remains strong thanks to a surge in Chinese solar panel exports, making the metal attractive as both a safe haven asset and an industrial commodity.The silver price at the time of writing was up -0.76% to $40.892/Toz.DISCLAIMERNote: This article is for analytical purposes only and is not a definitive reference....
Silver prices rallied again in today's trading, hovering around US$41 per troy ounce. This level is approaching a 14-year high and is a major highlight in the commodities market. The rise in silver prices was driven by high demand for safe-haven assets. Investors are increasingly confident that the Federal Reserve (The Fed) will cut interest rates soon after a series of weakening US economic data. This monetary easing has triggered capital inflows into precious metals, including silver, which is considered a hedge against uncertainty. Source : Newsmaker.id
Oil prices fell sharply after news that OPEC+ would discuss increasing production, with WTI falling to $64.07 and Brent to $67.71. Concerns about a supply surplus are growing, especially coupled with weak US economic data.Analysts consider this move risky because it could quickly lead to market oversupply. Coupled with geopolitical tensions from Russia to Venezuela, the future direction of oil prices remains uncertain.Oil prices at the time of writing were at $67.62.DISCLAIMERNote: This article is analytical in nature and is not a definitive reference. Consider fundamental and technical...
Gold remains near its record high as expectations of a Fed interest rate cut and global uncertainty drive safe-haven demand.However, the market is becoming cautious due to overbought conditions. Friday's NFP data is expected to be key to gold's next direction: whether it will continue to rally or experience a correction.The gold price at the time of writing was $3,538/Toz.DISCLAIMERNote: This article is analytical only and is not a definitive reference. Consider fundamental and technical developments in trading before making investment decisions. (ayu)Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices are currently down from a 14-year high touched earlier this week. Corrective pressure emerged after a prolonged rally fueled by expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut and increased safe-haven demand amid global fiscal uncertainty. Investors are likely taking profits while awaiting clarity on the direction of US monetary policy, particularly regarding the potential for a rate cut at the upcoming meeting. Despite the correction, silver's medium-term outlook remains relatively strong. Rising geopolitical risks, global trade tensions, and surging industrial demand,...
The global gold price has once again made history, breaking a new record high of US$3,546 per ounce in trading on Wednesday (September 3) morning. This surge was triggered by growing expectations of a Federal Reserve (The Fed) interest rate cut, a weakening US dollar, and a surge in investor funds flowing into safe-haven assets. The market believes the US central bank is highly likely to cut interest rates at its September meeting. A looser monetary policy has weakened the US dollar and increased gold's appeal as a hedge. President Donald Trump's pressure on the Federal Reserve and...
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....