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 rose above $2,980 an ounce on Monday (03/17), holding near a record level, amid strong safe-haven demand. Fresh geopolitical risks boosted bullion prices after the U.S. said it would continue its offensive against Yemen's Houthis until they stop attacks on shipping in the Red Sea. In addition, concerns over an escalating trade war, sparked by a tariff exchange between the U.S. and its major trading partners, further strengthened gold's appeal as a safe haven. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver (XAG/USD) prices fell after extending its upward momentum for the fourth straight day, during European trading hours on Friday (3/14). Silver's gains were limited as the US Dollar (USD) continued to strengthen. A stronger USD makes Silver more expensive for foreign buyers, potentially dampening demand Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold was above $2,995 an ounce on Friday in the trading session. It appears poised to post a strong gain for the second straight week. Meanwhile, Investors remain concerned about the potential economic impact of US President Donald Trump's aggressive trade policies.This, along with speculation that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will cut interest rates several times in 2025, turned out to be the main factors that acted as a driver for the non-yielding yellow metal. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold hovered above $2,980 an ounce on Friday, a record high and poised for a weekly gain of more than 2%, boosted by risk aversion and rising expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. In the latest escalation of U.S. President Donald Trump's multi-front trade war, he warned of 200% tariffs on European wine and other spirits after the EU imposed a 50% tax on American whiskey exports. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver (XAG/USD) prices fell on Thursday (3/13). As Investors are now waiting for the US Producer Price Index (PPI) data due later today to gain further insight into the Fed's monetary policy. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices continued to show their strength in the European trading session on Thursday (3/13).The appeal of gold as a safe haven asset that is growing rapidly may surge to a record high of $3,500 per ounce during the third quarter, according to Macquarie Group analysts.This is still supported by uncertainty surrounding geopolitics and US President Donald Trump's tariff policies. The worsening US budget outlook suggests inflation could increase, which will benefit gold as a hedge, according to Macquarie. Source: ads- Newsmaker.id
Gold edged up in early Asian trading. The European Union and Canada announced retaliatory tariffs against the US on Wednesday, further raising the prospect of a global trade war after the US imposed levies on global steel and aluminium imports. Gold rallied to bring it back near a record, after weaker-than-expected US inflation supported further Federal Reserve monetary easing this year, while an escalating global trade war prompted safe-haven buying. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose in European trading hours on Wednesday (3/12), the highest level seen in more than two weeks. The white metal strengthened as deepening fears of a slowdown in the United States (US) economy have weakened the US Dollar (USD). Investors expect the US economy to be exposed to recession as President Donald Trump's tariff policies could weigh on consumer demand in the near term, assuming the tariffs will be inflationary. Fears of a US recession increased after comments from US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in a CBS interview on Tuesday suggested that the...
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....