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 (XAG/USD) continued their decline for the second consecutive session, trading around $39.10 per troy ounce during the Asian session on Thursday (July 24th). Silver prices weakened due to weakening demand for safe-haven assets, driven by optimism over further trade deals between the US and its major partners.As of this writing, silver prices were at $39,402. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices continued to decline on Thursday (July 24th), as easing trade tensions reduced demand for safe-haven assets, offsetting support from a weakening dollar.As of this writing, gold was at $3,362. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices fell to around $38.99 per ounce as the market grew more optimistic about a trade deal between the US, EU, and Japan. Demand for safe-haven assets weakened, despite lingering uncertainty regarding US tariffs on South Korea, India, and the outcome of next week's Fed meeting. Technically, silver is holding below the $40.00 resistance and is now testing the $38.60 support. A breakout would potentially lead to a drop to $38.00. However, if it holds above $39.00, there is a chance of a rebound if dovish sentiment from the Fed emerges. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices strengthened slightly in early Asian trading on Thursday (July 24th), driven by the possibility of position adjustments after a three-day rally in gold futures ended overnight. The research team from Sucden Financial noted that although speculative interest in gold is starting to increase, the levels are still not extreme. Meanwhile, retail demand is starting to show signs of slowing. Analysts predict that gold prices will likely move in a consolidation phase in the near term, awaiting clarity on the direction of interest rate policy from the US Central Bank (The Fed). Without a...
Silver prices (XAG/USD) weakened slightly after reaching $39.39, their highest level since September 2011, and are currently trading around $39.20 per troy ounce during the Asian session on Wednesday (July 23). Silver prices were pressured by weakening demand for safe-haven assets, driven by the wave of trade deals.As of the release of this news, the price of silver was at $39,397. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices weakened on Wednesday (July 23) due to improved risk appetite after US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Japan ahead of the upcoming tariff deadline. However, a weaker dollar and lower Treasury yields limited losses for US dollar-priced bullion.As of this writing, gold prices were at $3,421. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver is currently at $39,290, supported by a weakening US dollar and global trade concerns, which are driving interest in safe-haven assets. Expectations of a Fed rate cut and industrial demand are also supporting prices. Technically, silver remains in an uptrend. Strong support is at $39.00, while the nearest resistance is at $39.50. A breakout of this resistance opens the potential for a rally to $40.00. The RSI is approaching overbought territory, signaling a possible short-term consolidation.Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold maintained its three-day rally as US President Donald Trump announced a highly anticipated trade deal with Japan, signaling progress in tense negotiations ahead of his August 1 tariff deadline. Bullion prices are trading near $3,430 an ounce, up 2.5% so far this week as Trump announced he would impose 15% and 19% tariffs on goods from Japan and the Philippines, strategic geopolitical allies. With several countries racing to secure trade deals, investors are seeking clarity, particularly on progress with China. Source: Newsmaker.id
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....