Global benchmark Brent crude oil settled 1% higher on Monday, as concerns mounted that intensifying airstrikes in Russia and Ukraine could lead to supply disruptions, and as a weaker dollar lent additional support. Brent crude futures settled up 67 cents, or 1%, at $68.15 a barrel. The U.S. benchmark, the West Texas Intermediate futures contract , was up 67 cents, or 1.1% at $64.68 by 2:15 p.m. ET. There will be no settlement for WTI futures on Monday due to Labor Day holiday in the U.S. Trading volume for both Brent and WTI was also muted due to that reason. Ukrainian President Volodymyr...
The gold market (XAU) is highly sensitive to geopolitical developments. Changes in Russia's nuclear policy have raised concerns about nuclear escalation. In addition, Ukraine's use of US-supplied ballistic missiles has increased demand for gold as a safe haven asset, pushing the price to $2,640, a clear reflection of investor risk aversion. The current gold price is at $2638/ toz. Source: newsmaker.id
Silver (XAG/USD) prices are still maintaining their positive trend, trading around $31.20 per troy ounce during the Asian session on Wednesday (11/20). Silver prices are likely to come under pressure after China's Monetary Policy Committee decided to maintain its benchmark interest rate for November. Meanwhile, higher interest rates in China, a major global manufacturing hub for electronics, solar panels, and automotive components, are likely to dampen industrial demand for Silver. Source: newsmaker.id
Gold rise 0.7% to $2,630 a troy ounce, as a sharp decline in prices last week prompted renewed interest. The precious metal had tumbled around 4.5% a week prior. Since the arguments in favor of gold haven't changed, the lower price level is likely pulling in renewed buying interest, Commerzbank analysts say in a note. U.S. inflation is likely to rise noticeably due to the expected tariff policy of President-elect Trump, without the Fed reacting by tightening monetary policy, says Commerzbank's Carsten Fritsch. Source: newsmaker.id
Gold prices are in the $2625 area after touching the $2639 area today.The precious metal is stable amid concerns about rising geopolitical tensions as Russian President Vladimir Putin approved a revision of the country's nuclear policy. The move has raised fears of a nuclear war, prompting investors to turn to safe haven assets such as Gold. Source: newsmaker.id
Harga perak (XAG/USD) terus menguat untuk hari kedua berturut-turut, diperdagangkan di sekitar $31,372 per troy ounce pada sore ini. Logam Putih ini sebagai aset safe haven telah mengalami peningkatan permintaan di tengah meningkatnya ketegangan geopolitik. Presiden AS Joe Biden mengizinkan Ukraina untuk menggunakan senjata buatan AS untuk melakukan serangan jauh di dalam Rusia, sebuah langkah yang menimbulkan kekhawatiran di kawasan tersebut. Sumber: newsmaker.id
Silver prices (XAG/USD) continued their positive streak for the second day, trading around $31.32 per troy ounce during the Asian session on Tuesday (11/19). Dollar-denominated silver prices recovered from a two-month low as the USD halted its recent rally. The rally was driven by expectations of fewer Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate cuts and optimism about better US economic performance under the incoming Trump administration. Source: newsmaker.id
Gold traded higher, hitting a daily high of $2625 in Asia amid continued prospects for a Fed rate cut. Central bank speakers have played down concerns about an end to monetary easing, ANZ Research analysts wrote in a note. They cited remarks from Chicago Fed President Austin Goolsbee who said interest rates would be significantly lower over the next 12-18 months, as long as inflation continues to fall towards the central bank's 2% target. In addition, geopolitical factors between Russia and Ukraine also boosted the yellow metal. Gold prices at the time of this news release were +0.5% at...
Gold rise around 1.8% on macroeconomic concerns. Economic uncertainty, the threat of intensified trade wars under a Trump administration and the potential escalation of conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East are likely boosting gold's appeal as a safe-haven. There is growing scepticism over Trump's claims he could end the wars quickly, and escalating tensions further complicates the scene, gold may face short-term pressure. The acceleration of inflation in the U.S. after Trump's victory and cautious statements from the Federal Reserve have diminished expectations of an interest rate cut...
Gold (XAU/USD) is extending its decline on Wednesday for a second consecutive day as the US Dollar (USD) and US Treasury yields firm ahead of the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)...
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....