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 rose to a new record high on Monday (4/21), as a weaker dollar and uncertainty over the economic impact of U.S.-China trade tensions spurred demand for safe-haven bullion. The dollar fell as investor confidence in the U.S. economy was hit again by President Donald Trump's comments about Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. A weaker dollar makes bullion more attractive to holders of other currencies. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold (XAU/USD) maintained a strong bid tone throughout the first half of the European session on Monday (4/21) and is currently trading near an all-time high, just below the $3,400 mark. US President Donald Trump's tough international trade policies have raised the possibility of a US recession, which continues to weigh on investor sentiment and benefit the precious metal which is a safe-haven asset. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold rose close to a record on Monday (4/21) at the start of the Asian trading session. There are still many factors that can support the movement of Gold to rise. One of them is because the weakening US-led trade war supports demand for safe haven assets, with data to be released in the coming days that may highlight early signs of damage to the global economy. On the other hand, the movement of the dollar also affects the movement of Gold, for now the DXY is at the level of $ 98, this is a negative level, during Donald Trump's term by providing a number of terrible policies for the world,...
Gold prices fell at the end of the week on Friday (18/4). because investors booked profits during the long Easter holiday. Significant uncertainty over US President Donald Trump's import tariffs into the US and ongoing geopolitical tensions could support gold prices, which are known as safe haven assets. On the other hand, Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Jerome Powell was hawkish, reducing the possibility of a Fed rate cut in June. This, in turn, could lift the Greenback and weigh on USD-denominated commodity prices. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver (XAG/USD) traded around $32.30 per troy ounce during the Asian session on Thursday (4/17), paring some of its gains from the previous day. The precious metal came under pressure as global risk sentiment improved following US President Donald Trump's announcement of exemptions for key technology products from newly proposed "reciprocal" tariffs. The exemptions, which cover smartphones, computers, semiconductors, solar cells and flat-panel displays, primarily benefit goods manufactured in China. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices fell on Thursday (4/17) as investors took profits after bullion hit an all-time high, with traders assessing tariff negotiations between the U.S. and Japan. Spot gold fell 0.8% to $3,317.63 an ounce, as of 0717 GMT. Bullion has gained more than 2% this week. U.S. gold futures fell 0.5% to $3,330.60. Bullion hit a record high of $3,357.40 earlier in the session and has gained more than 27% this year. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver (XAG/USD) fell during the Asian session on Thursday (4/17), paring some of its gains from the previous day. The precious metal came under pressure as global risk sentiment improved following US President Donald Trump's announcement of exemptions for key technology products from newly proposed "reciprocal" tariffs. The exemptions, which cover smartphones, computers, semiconductors, solar cells and flat-panel displays, primarily benefit goods manufactured in China. However, Silver's declines remained limited as Trump simultaneously launched an investigation into potential tariffs on...
Gold prices continue to struggle for their highest levels, during the Asian trading session reaching $ 3353 for the first time on Thursday (4/17), as Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's warning about the impact of the trade war sparked volatility on Wall Street, leading to sharp declines in stocks and the dollar. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is preparing to pressure countries to curb trade with China in US tariff negotiations. Both of these things create sentiment for market players to seek safe haven assets, Gold being the main choice. Source: Newsmaker.id -ads
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....