Oil prices fell by more than 2% on Wednesday ahead of a weekend meeting of OPEC+ producers that is expected to consider another increase in production targets in October. Brent crude fell $1.6, or 2.31%, to $67.54 a barrel by 2:11 p.m. EDT (1811 GMT). U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell $1.68, or 2.56%, to $63.91 a barrel. Eight members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies - known as OPEC+ - will consider further raising oil production at a meeting on Sunday, two sources familiar with the discussions told Reuters, as the group seeks to regain market...
Currently, the price of gold continues to move in the $3012-$3028 area on Wednesday (3/26).Meanwhile, Copper metal is in the spotlight after United States (US) President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Copper tariffs will be implemented in the coming weeks, which is much faster than the market anticipated.From the geopolitical side, there is also a major risk in Ukraine, where a Black Sea ceasefire agreement is being discussed. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy quickly supported the breakthrough and said his country was ready to comply with it immediately. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices fell on Wednesday (3/26) in Asia, as the dollar strengthened and market participants awaited the US Personal Consumption Expenditure data on Friday for clues on the Fed's next move. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices were steady on Wednesday (3/26) near a record high after U.S. consumer confidence fell sharply, signaling trouble for the U.S. economy. Consumer confidence fell to a four-year low in March on concerns about escalating trade wars and higher prices, adding to gold's appeal as a safe haven asset. Meanwhile, the U.S. announced that Russia and Ukraine had reached a ceasefire deal in the Black Sea. The Kremlin confirmed the statement, but said it was conditional on Washington lifting sanctions on banks and companies involved in agricultural exports. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices held steady above $33 an ounce on Tuesday, recovering from recent losses as trade uncertainty and broader economic concerns fueled demand for safe-haven assets. Hopes that US President Donald Trump could take a more targeted approach to tariffs before an April 2 deadline provided some relief to markets. However, his pledge on Monday to impose levies on auto, pharmaceutical and other industries added to the uncertainty. Meanwhile, expectations of further interest rate cuts from the US Federal Reserve also supported silver prices. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices were stable on Tuesday (3/25) in the European session.After three consecutive days of losses, Gold is currently trading in the $3020 area. "Uncertainty remains over the level and scope of upcoming US reciprocal tariffs... gold continues to find support as a hedge against potential surprises," said IG market strategist Yeap Jun Rong. Trump's tariff policy is widely considered to contribute to slowing economic growth, fueling further trade tensions, and fueling inflation. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver (XAG/USD) prices snapped a four-day losing streak during Asian market hours on Tuesday (3/25). The recovery was driven by rising safe-haven demand amid rising geopolitical tensions. The United Nations (UN) announced on Monday that it would reduce its international staff in Gaza by about a third after Israeli airstrikes killed hundreds of civilians, including UN personnel. After a two-month ceasefire brought relative calm to the 18-month war, Israel resumed a full-scale air and ground campaign against Hamas on Tuesday. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices steadied on Tuesday after three straight days of losses as improving risk appetite and softer US tariff rhetoric prompted profit-taking in the safe-haven asset after its recent outperformance. Trump said on Monday that auto tariffs would go into effect soon even as he indicated that not all of the levies he has threatened would be implemented by April 2 and that some countries may get waivers, a move Wall Street took as a sign of flexibility on an issue that has roiled markets for weeks. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices rose above $33.10 an ounce on Monday (24/03), snapping a three-day losing streak, as safe-haven demand increased amid geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty in the U.S. Investors are closely monitoring U.S.-led efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, while fighting in the Middle East escalated following an Israeli airstrike on a Gaza hospital on Sunday that killed five people. Silver also found support from a weaker U.S. dollar, as concerns mounted that President Donald Trump's tariffs could slow economic growth. This, in turn, could prompt the Federal Reserve to cut...
Gold (XAU/USD) is extending its decline on Wednesday for a second consecutive day as the US Dollar (USD) and US Treasury yields firm ahead of the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)...
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....