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...
Oil prices rose slightly amid geopolitical tensions, particularly the Ukraine attack on Russian refineries that has strained supply, as well as low inventories in the US.However, the global demand outlook is weak due to the US trade war and the risk of an economic slowdown. The market is awaiting the OPEC+ decision later this week, which is expected to maintain stable supply.Oil prices at the time of writing were at $68.86DISCLAIMERNote: This article is analytical for analytical purposes only and is not a definitive reference. Consider fundamental and technical developments in trading before...
Gold prices (XAU/USD) strengthened on a combination of bets on a Fed rate cut this month and a weaker US dollar, which has depressed real yields and increased the appeal of zero-coupon assets. The dovish tone from Fed officials and the PCE data, which met expectations, kept the likelihood of a 25 bps cut high. On the sentiment side, concerns about the Fed's independence and uncertainty regarding US tariffs also fueled hedging demand. Inflows into gold-backed ETFs and continued central bank buying added to fundamental support. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver is trading around $40.6 per ounce, near its highest level since 2011. Positive sentiment stems from expectations of a Fed interest rate cut this month and growing safe-haven demand amid uncertainty over US tariff policy. On the industrial front, silver's prospects are also supported by surging demand for the green energy sector. China's solar cell exports surged more than 70% in the first half of this year, particularly to India, strengthening the outlook for global silver consumption.Silver prices at the time of writing were up 2.21% at $40.653/Toz.DISCLAIMER Note: This article is...
Gold prices rose to their highest level in more than four months as many investors sought a safe haven amid uncertainty over US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs. This rise was also supported by speculation that the Federal Reserve (The Fed) would cut interest rates in September. Furthermore, the US dollar weakened, making gold a more attractive investment option. Spot gold prices are currently near the record high reached in late April. Uncertainty intensified after a court declared the trade tariffs illegal, although they remain in effect until October while Trump plans to appeal....
World oil prices rose on Tuesday (September 2nd), triggered by the escalation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Brent and WTI surged after a Ukrainian drone attack crippled Russian oil processing facilities, which account for a significant portion of supply capacity. This situation sparked concerns about global supply disruptions and prompted investors to return to the energy market. Although geopolitical sentiment lifted prices, the medium-term outlook remains clouded by a production surplus. Surging output from the United States and other producers is expected to create a supply glut of up...
Silver prices (XAG/USD) strengthened, approaching their highest level since 2011. From a macro perspective, the rise was driven by strong expectations that the Fed will cut interest rates this month after PCE inflation data matched expectations, which held down real yields and pressured the US dollar—a combination that has historically been positive for precious metals. Safe-haven sentiment also remained strong amid policy and geopolitical uncertainty, boosting interest in safe-haven assets like silver. Source: Newsmaker.id-(alg)
Oil prices rose about 1% on Monday (September 1st) as a weaker dollar and Russia-Ukraine tensions threatened supply, with Brent at $67.96 and WTI at $64.66. Despite the gains, the market remains clouded by the OPEC+ supply surplus and weakening global demand. Looking ahead, analysts estimate a supply glut of up to 1.6 million barrels per day by the fourth quarter of 2025. Investors are now focused on the OPEC+ meeting and US employment data, which could influence interest rate policy and commodity demand. Oil prices at the time of writing were at $67/96 oz. DISCLAIMER Note: This article...
Brent oil prices fell slightly to around US$67.36 per barrel in trading on Monday (September 1), as pressure from surging global production offset the impact of supply disruptions caused by the Russia-Ukraine conflict. A surge in US production, reaching a record 13.58 million barrels per day in June, also increased the potential for a market surplus. On the demand side, sentiment remains weak, particularly due to the contraction in China's manufacturing sector, which has lasted for five consecutive months. This worsens the outlook for global energy consumption, limiting room for price...
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....