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...
Global gold prices are currently trending lower on Wednesday (December 10). The main pressure comes from market concerns that the Fed could deliver a "hawkish cut," meaning a 25 basis point interest rate cut, but with a cautious tone and a signal that future easing will be less aggressive. These expectations have strengthened the US dollar relatively and put pressure on dollar-priced gold. Furthermore, many investors are opting to take profits after gold's prolonged rally throughout 2025, while awaiting the Fed's official decision and the latest economic projections for 2026. Remaining...
Global gold prices today tended to be flat, slightly weaker, at around $4,205–$4,210 per troy ounce, pressured by a strengthening US dollar following strong employment data. Investors have almost fully priced in the Fed's 25 bps interest rate cut tonight, but are wary of a "hawkish" cut (a rate cut, but with a tighter tone), so gold's upside is temporarily limited. The market's primary focus is no longer on the cut, but on the dot plot and the Fed's projections for 2026: how many more cuts they will leave open, and how Powell will speak about inflation and employment. As long as the 10-year...
Silver prices broke a record high above $60 per ounce and briefly touched around $60.92, driven by expectations that the Fed would cut interest rates again. So far this year, silver prices have more than doubled, even outpacing gold's rise.The silver rally is also supported by tight supply, large inflows into silver ETFs, and silver's new status as a "critical mineral" in the US, which has led to some domestic stockpiles being held. At the last recorded price, silver prices remained near $60.75 per ounce, while gold and the dollar index tended to be stable. (asd)Silver prices at the time of...
Gold prices strengthened again on Tuesday (December 9), as market expectations of the Federal Reserve (The Fed) possibly cutting interest rates soon grew. The weakening US dollar due to expectations of monetary easing made gold cheaper for holders of other currencies, thus increasing global demand for the precious metal. This sentiment was reinforced by weak US economic data, increasing investor confidence that the Fed would adopt a dovish stance. Demand for gold as a safe-haven asset was not only driven by monetary factors, but also increased amidst growing global economic and geopolitical...
Silver prices rallied again on Tuesday (December 9th), fueled by market expectations that the Federal Reserve will soon cut interest rates. Lower interest rates make silver, a "zero-yield" asset, more attractive than bonds or deposits. At the same time, the weakening US dollar has also boosted silver's appeal to global investors. Beyond monetary factors, industrial demand for silver is also high. Silver is widely needed in the electronics, solar panel, and green technology sectors, while global supply remains tight. The combination of substantial industrial demand and investment interest...
Gold prices are expected to slow next year after a major rally throughout 2025, which analysts call the best annual performance since 1979. Analysts at State Street Investment Management predict that gold will likely consolidate in the $4,000-$4,500 per ounce range in 2026. They believe the major trend driving this year's rally is unlikely to reverse and still provides a positive backdrop for gold prices in the medium term. State Street added that gold will continue to play an important role as a portfolio diversifier if the correlation between stocks and bonds remains as high as it is now....
Silver prices remained at $58 in trading this morning, Tuesday (December 9, 2025), driven by a weakening US dollar and growing expectations of a global interest rate cut in early 2026. The weakening dollar makes precious metals cheaper for international buyers, while expectations of monetary policy easing boost interest in safe-haven assets like silver. At the same time, market concerns about geopolitical uncertainty and an economic slowdown are adding to the demand for precious metals, which are considered a hedge. From an industrial perspective, the demand outlook for silver remains...
Silver prices strengthened on Monday (December 8th), following positive sentiment in the precious metals market after expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut re-emerged. The prospect of US monetary policy easing weakened the dollar and lowered bond yields, opening room for bullish movement in non-yielding assets like silver. Investor demand for the white metal also increased as risk sentiment improved in global markets. In addition to monetary factors, concerns about industrial supply disruptions and increased capital flows into silver-based ETFs also strengthened the upward...
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....