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...
Gold prices fell slightly on Monday (August 4th) as investors took profits following the sharp rally in the previous session, driven by weaker-than-expected US employment data. Nonfarm payrolls data showed an increase of just 73,000 jobs in July, well below expectations, while June's figure was revised down to just 14,000, reinforcing market expectations of a Fed rate cut in September, with the probability now reaching 81% according to CME FedWatch. Amid this dovish sentiment, geopolitical uncertainty has risen again after US President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs on several countries,...
Silver prices fell 0.45% this morning to $36,849 per ounce, hit by weak US NFP data and President Trump's aggressive tariff policies. The jobs data, which fell far short of expectations, raised speculation of an interest rate cut, but also raised concerns about an economic slowdown. Market sentiment remains negative, despite silver's role as a hedge. Uncertainty about trade policy and the global growth outlook is weighing on prices, with market participants now focused on the direction of the Fed's interest rate and further geopolitical risks. At the time of writing, the price was at...
Gold prices held steady at $3,294 per ounce, despite a 1.4% weekly decline. Uncertainty over new US tariffs boosted safe-haven demand, but a strengthening dollar limited gains. The market now awaits Friday's US jobs data. If the data is weak, the likelihood of a Fed rate cut could increase gold's upside. Other metals, such as silver and platinum, also weakened. Gold prices were at $3,294/oz at the time of writing. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices weakened to around $3,290 per ounce on Friday (August 1) and were on track for their worst weekly performance since late June, pressured by a stronger US dollar following President Trump's imposition of higher tariffs on several countries. Trump reaffirmed the global base tariff of 10% and imposed retaliatory duties of up to 41% on countries that do not have trade agreements with the US. He also announced a 40% levy on goods suspected of being routed through third countries to avoid existing tariffs. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold futures traded flat at around $3,308 per troy ounce, after previously weakening following the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates. The Fed cited the risk of inflation due to tariffs as the primary reason, reinforcing the prospect of prolonged high interest rates, which typically dampens gold's appeal. The strengthening of the US dollar over the past week has also been a major factor weighing on gold prices. A stronger dollar makes gold more expensive for global buyers and reduces its appeal as a safe-haven asset. Gold prices at the time of writing were at...
hours on Thursday, bolstered by a weaker US Dollar (USD). Investors brace for further development surrounding US President Donald Trump's tariff policy on major trade partners. Trump late Wednesday announced a new trade deal with South Korea, stating that the United States (US) would charge a 15% tariff on imports from South Korea. The agreement includes a $350 billion commitment from South Korea toward US-owned and controlled investments. Also, Investors continue to assess the 25% duties on imports from India, along with an unspecified "penalty." Any signs of tariff uncertainty or renewed...
Gold prices rebounded on Thursday (July 31) from a one-month low reached in the previous session, as trade uncertainty sparked by the announcement of new US tariffs increased bullion's appeal, even as expectations of a US interest rate cut in September eased. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold edged up to $3,330/oz in European trading on Wednesday (July 30th), supported by falling US Treasury yields and a weakening US dollar. The Fed is widely expected to hold interest rates, despite US President Donald Trump's continued calls for a rate cut. The market still expects a potential rate cut in September. Meanwhile, investors await the Federal Reserve's policy statement, which will be released today, for guidance on the direction of future monetary policy. Gold prices at the time of writing were at $3,330/oz. DISCLAIMER Note: This article is analytical only and is...
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....