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...
Gold prices stabilized again in European trading on Thursday (3/20)Gold stabilized after hitting a record high earlier in the session on slower US growth projections and higher inflation this year from the Federal Reserve, which kept interest rates unchanged. Source: Newsmaker.id
As widely expected, the Fed kept the federal funds rate at 4.25%–4.5% during its March meeting but reiterated its outlook for two rate cuts later this year. Silver, a non-yielding asset, may have found support as U.S. Treasury yields declined, with the 2-year yield at 3.97% and the 10-year yield at 4.24%. Silver prices are trading in the $33 area heading into the European session on Thursday (3/20). Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver (XAG/USD) prices fell after hitting a five-month high of $34.23 on Tuesday (3/19), trading around $33.70 per troy ounce during European trading hours on Wednesday. The decline came as silver investors took a breather ahead of the Federal Reserve's (Fed) interest rate decision later in the day. Traders will likely be watching the Fed's latest economic projections for insight into the future trajectory of US interest rates. Higher interest rates tend to weigh on demand for non-yielding assets such as Silver, limiting its upside potential. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold fell slightly in early European trading on Wednesday (03/19), correcting slightly lower to near $3,030 at the time of writing. After climbing higher and hitting a new all-time high of $3,045 earlier in the day. The positive move came after headlines emerged that authorities had detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a major political rival of President Tayyip Erdogan, on charges including corruption and aiding a terrorist group. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices rose to $34 on Tuesday in European trading.Continuing its upward momentum for the fourth straight day. This is supported by increasing concerns over the impact of further tariffs from US President Donald Trump. This has triggered efforts to send silver to the US in an attempt to get a premium price in New York, which may cause pressure in London. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold rose above the $3,000 level on Tuesday (03/18), hitting a new record high as demand for safe-haven assets strengthened ahead of the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. With the Fed expected to leave interest rates unchanged, investors will focus on the central bank's latest economic projections and Chairman Jerome Powell's press conference for signals on future policy direction, especially amid trade and tariff concerns. Geopolitical tensions are also contributing to market uncertainty. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices rose above $2,998 per ounce after Retail Sales data was released. This is supported by increasingly heated Geopolitical factors, Trump Tariffs and weak US Retail Sales data results, which can lift the movement of Gold prices up. New geopolitical risks boosted gold bullion prices after the US said it would continue its attacks on Yemen's Houthis until they stop attacks on shipping in the Red Sea. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices fell after continuing their upward momentum for the fourth straight day, during European trading hours on Monday. However, the white metal's downside potential appears limited due to economic uncertainty over the impact of the global trade war and a weakening Greenback. Source: Newsmaker.id
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....