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...
Gold prices are likely to strengthen on December 16, 2025, as global investors become increasingly cautious. Pressure on Wall Street and the weakening of technology stocks, particularly the artificial intelligence sector, have prompted market participants to reduce risk and shift to safe-haven assets like gold. This sentiment was also reflected in Asian markets, which opened mixed, with some indices weakening. Furthermore, the less-than-solid US dollar has provided room for gold to maintain its high levels. Uncertainty regarding central bank policy direction and the release of important...
Brent is hovering around $60/barrel in the Asian session, but the market is still holding its breath. The $60 area is a psychological level: if buyers are strong, there's usually a small technical bounce. However, if risk-off sentiment and supply feel tight, prices can easily "drop" and continue to weaken.The most influential narrative now remains the supply vs. demand narrative: the supply side remains heavy (OPEC+ and global supply), while on the demand side, the market is awaiting signals from major economic data (US/China) and geopolitical headlines. (asd)The oil price at the time of...
Silver prices rose on Monday (December 15th), boosted by a weaker US dollar and falling US bond yields. Spot silver rose 3% after recently hitting a record $64.65/oz. Fundamentally, the silver rally is still supported by a combination of a supply squeeze and industrial demand (e.g., the technology and energy sectors), coupled with sentiment toward more metal-friendly monetary policy. However, the market is also starting to be wary of the risk of "overheating" (high valuations and potential profit-taking), especially if news of tariff policies emerges that alleviate supply concerns. (alg)
Gold prices rose on Monday (December 15) as the US dollar weakened and US bond yields fell, making gold (a non-interest-bearing asset) more attractive. Fundamentally, market participants are pricing in the prospect of lower interest rates after the Fed recently cut rates by 25 basis points. Meanwhile, the next focus will be on the release of US data (especially Non-Farm Payrolls). If employment data is weak, expectations of further easing will usually grow, which could be an additional boost for gold. (alg) Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices remain at high levels after a strong rally in recent weeks. This increase is supported by expectations of lower interest rates, a weakening dollar, and solid industrial demand from the solar panel, electronics, and electric vehicle sectors. Silver's combined function as an industrial metal and a hedge makes it a sought-after asset for many investors. However, after a sharp surge, silver is now more vulnerable to corrections if there are even minor negative triggers, such as strong US economic data or hawkish comments from central banks. Profit-taking could quickly depress...
Gold prices rose to around US$4,320 per ounce on Monday (December 15), edging closer to an all-time high. The market is now focused on this week's US economic data to gauge the direction of the Fed's interest rate policy, particularly the jobs report (Tuesday) and inflation data (Thursday), which could be crucial for determining the next move. Last week, the Fed cut interest rates by 25 basis points for the third time this year, but the decision was not unanimous, as some officials believed inflation was still high and it would be safer to wait for additional data before easing again in...
Oil prices rose slightly on Monday, recovering slightly from a decline of around 4% last week. Brent traded around $61.22 per barrel and WTI at $57.67, boosted by concerns about supply disruptions due to escalating US-Venezuela tensions and Ukraine's attack on Russian oil refineries, although the market remains gripped by concerns about oversupply.Venezuelan oil exports reportedly plummeted following the seizure of a tanker and new US sanctions, while Baker Hughes data showed the number of oil and gas rigs in the US has fallen again. At the same time, Russia-Ukraine peace talks have the...
Silver rose and remained near its record high on Friday (December 12). This increase was supported by a combination of a weakening US dollar and market expectations that US interest rates could still fall further, coupled with growing industrial demand (especially in the technology/energy sectors) and tighter inventories—especially after silver was added to the US critical minerals list, which further strengthened the "tight supply" narrative. Going forward, silver's movement is typically sensitive to the USD and yields. If the dollar suddenly rebounds sharply, silver could resist (or lead...
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....