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...
The price of silver (XAG/USD) rose on Wednesday (5/28). Silver was traded at $33.39 per troy ounce, up around 0.38% compared to yesterday's price at $33.27. Meanwhile, the weakening US Dollar (USD) was the driving force behind today's silver movement. Geopolitical instability or fears of a recession could cause silver prices to rise due to its status as a safe asset, although at a lower level than gold. In addition, investors are preparing for the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation index data, the US personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index excluding food and energy, which...
Gold rose on Wednesday as investors bought the dip after a decline in the previous session, while the market awaited the minutes of the Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting and economic data for insight into the outlook for U.S. interest rates. Spot gold rose 0.6% to $3,320.58 an ounce, as of 0853 GMT. Bullion fell below the $3,300 level and hit a low of $3,285.19 in the previous session. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver rose slightly after a two-day decline, as the market remains in wait-and-see mode despite data showing improving economic sentiment and signs of progress in trade talks, but the FOMC Minutes are still the reference. As of this writing, Silver is at $33,267 Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold edged up at the start of Asian trading on Wednesday (05/28) after a two-day decline, as markets remained in wait-and-see mode despite data showing improving economic sentiment and signs of progress in trade talks. Investors are now gearing up for the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure, the US personal consumption expenditures price index excluding food and energy, due out on Friday. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold continued to fall on Tuesday (5/27) as the dollar strengthened and demand for safe-haven assets declined, with investors also weighing the prospect of improving trade relations between the U.S. and the European Union. Bullion fell 1.5% as signs that Japan may be ready to adjust its debt issuance boosted global bonds and the U.S. currency. A stronger U.S. dollar makes gold more expensive for buyers in other currencies, while lower debt yields reduce the appeal of the non-interest-bearing precious metal. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold extended its decline for the second day this week as the US dollar clawed back some gains and demand for safe-haven assets eased, with investors also weighing the prospects for improved trade relations between the US and EU after US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he agreed to extend the deadline for 50% tariffs on the European Union (EU) until July 9. Source: Newsmaker.id
Demand for safe haven assets such as silver has been affected by signs that the White House may be making progress in negotiations with some trading partners.As of this writing, Silver is at $33,301 Source: Newsmaker.id
Demand for safe haven gold has been hit by signs that the White House may be making progress in negotiations with some trading partners. Funds held in gold-backed exchange-traded funds have posted outflows for five straight weeks since peaking at their highest level in more than a year in mid-April, according to Bloomberg calculations. Investors are now weighing the prospect of improved trade relations between the U.S. and the EU. Source: Newsmaker.id
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....