Oil prices fell on Friday (August 29th) but were poised for weekly gains, swayed by uncertainty over Russian supplies and expectations of falling demand as the summer driving season nears its end in the United States, the world's largest fuel consumer. Brent crude futures for October delivery, which expire on Friday, fell 36 cents, or 0.5%, to $68.26 at 08:16 GMT, while the more active November contract fell 29 cents, or 0.4%, to $67.69. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 28 cents, or 0.4%, to $64.32. Brent was poised for a weekly gain of 0.8%, while WTI was expected to rise 1%....
Silver prices strengthened on Wednesday (August 13th) amid positive sentiment in the precious metals market. This strengthening was driven by a weakening US dollar following the release of weaker-than-expected US economic data, fueling speculation that the Federal Reserve could soon cut interest rates. Silver demand was also supported by a solid industrial outlook, particularly in the renewable energy and manufacturing sectors, strengthening its appeal as both a safe haven asset and an industrial commodity. Source: Newsmaker.id(alg)
Gold held steady on Wednesday (August 13th), as investors weighed the Federal Reserve's policy outlook following the latest CPI release. Tariff-fueled inflation concerns and strengthened expectations of a 25 bps Fed rate cut in September, boosting the appeal of non-yielding bullion. Market focus will now turn to the upcoming US data series on PPI, weekly jobless claims, and retail sales to test the consistency of the disinflationary trend and the direction of monetary policy. Meanwhile, regulatory uncertainty continues to cloud sentiment. Market participants await clarity on the status of...
Oil prices remained largely unchanged after the US and China extended a tariff ceasefire until November 10, easing fears of a trade war that could depress energy demand. Brent fell to $66.27 and WTI to $63.51 per barrel. The market now awaits the Trump-Putin meeting on Friday to discuss peace in Ukraine, amid US pressure on Russian oil buyers. The outcome could determine the direction of oil prices going forward.Brent oil prices were at $66.41/Try Once at the time of writing. DISCLAIMER Note: This article is analytical only and is not a definitive reference. Pay attention to developments...
Silver prices (XAG/USD) strengthened after dropping about 2% in the previous session, trading around $37.80 per troy ounce during European trading hours on Tuesday (August 12th). Silver attracted buyers after US President Donald Trump announced on Monday evening that he would delay the implementation of massive tariffs on China for an additional 90 days. The decision came just hours before the previous agreement between the world's two largest economies was scheduled to expire. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices (XAU/USD) maintained their moderate intraday gains throughout the first half of the European session on Tuesday, albeit with less optimism as traders awaited the release of US consumer inflation figures. This important data will play a key role in influencing expectations regarding the Federal Reserve's (Fed) interest rate cut path, which in turn will boost the US Dollar (USD) and provide a significant boost to the non-yielding yellow metal. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices rose slightly on Tuesday morning (August 12th) to around US$37.80 per ounce, up around 0.4% compared to the previous close. This increase occurred after a correction of more than 1.9% yesterday due to the strengthening US dollar and market uncertainty regarding precious metals tariff policies. Despite short-term pressures, the long-term outlook for silver is considered positive. HSBC even raised its projection for the average silver price in 2025 to US$35.14 per ounce, driven by rising gold prices, demand for safe-haven assets, and an estimated global supply deficit of 206...
Oil prices rose slightly on Monday in the American session (August 11) ahead of the Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska to discuss the Ukraine war, with the threat of tighter sanctions if peace fails. Brent prices are currently trading at $66.94 per barrel. However, gains are being held back by abundant supply, including new production in Guyana, high supplies from South America, and UBS's projection of cutting its year-end Brent target to $62 per barrel. Sentiment is also being weighed down by weak Indian demand, a potential pause in OPEC+ production increases, US import tariffs that could slow...
Silver prices fell to $37,845 on Monday afternoon, pressured by easing geopolitical tensions after US President Donald Trump announced a meeting with Russian President Putin this week. The easing of global risks has reduced interest in safe-haven assets like silver. However, expectations of a Fed interest rate cut remain supportive of the market. Weak US employment data increased the likelihood of a rate cut in September. Focus now turns to the release of US inflation data on Tuesday, which could trigger further silver movement. At the time of writing, silver was down 1.33% at...
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....