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 were stable on Tuesday (3/25) in the European session.After three consecutive days of losses, Gold is currently trading in the $3020 area. "Uncertainty remains over the level and scope of upcoming US reciprocal tariffs... gold continues to find support as a hedge against potential surprises," said IG market strategist Yeap Jun Rong. Trump's tariff policy is widely considered to contribute to slowing economic growth, fueling further trade tensions, and fueling inflation. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver (XAG/USD) prices snapped a four-day losing streak during Asian market hours on Tuesday (3/25). The recovery was driven by rising safe-haven demand amid rising geopolitical tensions. The United Nations (UN) announced on Monday that it would reduce its international staff in Gaza by about a third after Israeli airstrikes killed hundreds of civilians, including UN personnel. After a two-month ceasefire brought relative calm to the 18-month war, Israel resumed a full-scale air and ground campaign against Hamas on Tuesday. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices steadied on Tuesday after three straight days of losses as improving risk appetite and softer US tariff rhetoric prompted profit-taking in the safe-haven asset after its recent outperformance. Trump said on Monday that auto tariffs would go into effect soon even as he indicated that not all of the levies he has threatened would be implemented by April 2 and that some countries may get waivers, a move Wall Street took as a sign of flexibility on an issue that has roiled markets for weeks. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices rose above $33.10 an ounce on Monday (24/03), snapping a three-day losing streak, as safe-haven demand increased amid geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty in the U.S. Investors are closely monitoring U.S.-led efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, while fighting in the Middle East escalated following an Israeli airstrike on a Gaza hospital on Sunday that killed five people. Silver also found support from a weaker U.S. dollar, as concerns mounted that President Donald Trump's tariffs could slow economic growth. This, in turn, could prompt the Federal Reserve to cut...
After experiencing a moderate increase last week, the price of Gold is now trading in the area of $ 3022 in the European session on Monday (3/24).The price of Gold is benefiting from the weakening US dollar, increasing central bank demand, and concerns about the potential for universal US tariffs, Deutsche Bank analysts said in a note. China, in particular, drives a larger portion of central bank demand, namely 48%, Deutsche Bank said.The increase in bank demand is greater than the shrinking global jewelry demand, which is expected to be at its lowest level since 1989 amid record high...
Silver prices were steady in early Asian trading on Monday, after hitting a one-week low as the U.S. dollar strengthened. The dollar's gains came after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell reiterated that the central bank is in no rush to cut interest rates further, though he hinted at two potential rate cuts this year. Adding to the pressure on silver, lingering economic concerns in China dampened the outlook for its industrial demand, as Beijing announced fresh stimulus measures without providing specifics. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices remained under pressure during the early Asian session on Monday as a stronger US dollar weighed on bullion. The metal eased after hitting an all-time high on Thursday amid hopes for a Ukraine peace deal. However, potential interest rate cuts hinted at by the Federal Reserve (Fed) and ongoing economic uncertainty may limit gains for the yellow metal. On Sunday, Ukrainian and US officials held talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, continuing efforts to end the three-year war as President Donald Trump pushes for a ceasefire. Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said that the...
Silver prices fell more than 1% on Friday (3/21), hitting a one-week low as the U.S. dollar strengthened. The dollar's strength came after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell reiterated that the central bank is in no rush to cut interest rates further, although he hinted at two potential rate cuts this year. 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....