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...
Silver prices are showing a very strong trend today. Silver prices remain near all-time highs, driven by expectations of interest rate easing in the US and strong investor demand for this precious metal as an alternative asset amid economic uncertainty. Furthermore, the silver market is experiencing a prolonged supply deficit—where demand is structurally greater than global production—which continues to support silver prices fundamentally. On the demand side, demand for silver from the industrial sector remains strong due to its widespread use in solar panels, electric vehicles, 5G, and...
Gold remains supported by global economic data that reinforces expectations of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve, reducing real yields and increasing gold's appeal as a safe-haven asset. Following the latest lower-than-expected US inflation figures, the dollar weakened slightly and bond yields fell, which traditionally makes gold more attractive to global investors. However, gold is moving cautiously due to the dollar's recent strength and market sentiment being sensitive to subsequent US economic data. Demand for physical gold and interest from central banks remains strong,...
Oil is headed for a second weekly decline as concerns about a supply surplus outweigh concerns about supply disruptions. Brent is below $60 (down >2% this week) and WTI is around $56; many major traders see an oversupplied market early next year, with Trafigura even projecting Brent to remain in the $50s until mid-2026.Oil is down around 20% this year due to rising supply (OPEC+ and other producers) while demand is weak. With the year-end holidays approaching, trading volumes are thinning, and prices could become more volatile (asd).DisclaimerThis article is analytical in nature and is...
Silver prices fell slightly on Thursday (December 18th) from recent highs as many investors took profits after a sharp rally this year. The white metal had surged on strong industrial demand and sentiment toward easing interest rates, but a small correction emerged as some market participants considered silver prices too high compared to gold. This decline is not a major weakening, but rather a normal trend after a rapid rise. Analysts say the silver market is still awaiting key economic data such as US inflation and the Federal Reserve's interest rate direction, which could influence...
The gold market opened today, Thursday, December 18, 2025, with spot gold and physical gold prices strengthening in many markets as investor interest in safe-haven assets remains high. In Indonesia, the price of Antam gold bullion rose by around IDR 17,000 per gram to reach around IDR 2,487 million per gram, continuing its recent upward trend. Fundamental sentiment driving gold prices includes expectations of monetary policy easing by the Fed and global economic uncertainty, which has led investors to seek safer assets. However, gold is also still under pressure from the strength of the US...
Silver today, December 18, 2025, is still holding in the $65-$66/oz area after recently setting a new record. The market is holding its breath awaiting US inflation (CPI) data. If inflation softens, the chances of a Fed interest rate cut could increase—and that usually fuels precious metals like silver. Fundamentally, silver's rise this year has been driven by a combination of tight supply/deficit, surging industrial demand (solar, EVs, data centers/AI), plus investment interest and speculation, which have also pushed prices up. However, it's important to remember: silver is notoriously...
Oil prices rose for a second day as the market reaffirmed a "risk premium" due to geopolitical tensions between Venezuela and Russia. Brent briefly approached $61/barrel before paring gains, while WTI held above $56/barrel. The main triggers were the US's blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan tankers, coupled with the threat of new sanctions on Russia's energy sector if Ukraine peace negotiations stall—all of which raised market concerns about supply disruptions. Despite the rise, oil remains overshadowed by a major story: global supply is considered to remain overabundant, leaving prices at...
Gold remains stable at around $4,320/oz this morning (18/25) as the market awaits today's release of US inflation (CPI). This CPI data is crucial for gauging whether the Fed will continue to ease policy or hold off. After three consecutive cuts last week, the market still rates the chance of a January cut at around 25%. Waller also signaled a pro-cut but relaxed stance: interest rates could fall again, but "there's no need to rush" because inflation is still not completely safe.Sentiment-wise, gold remains strong due to two main drivers: central bank demand and ETF fund flows (which have...
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....