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...
Gold prices held around $3,330 per ounce on Monday, after three consecutive sessions of declines, as the newly announced US-EU trade deal dampened demand for safe-haven assets. The US and EU reached a broad agreement on Sunday that includes a 15% tariff on most European goods, along with hundreds of billions of dollars in investment commitments in American industry. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices weakened slightly and are now hovering around US$39–39.40 per ounce, still near their highest levels since 2011. Strengthening bond yields and the US dollar have somewhat curbed the upward trend, but the white metal still posted a year-over-year surge of more than 36%—leading gold's rise of around 31%. The global silver market has recorded a deficit for five consecutive years, and by 2025, a shortfall of approximately 149 million ounces is expected. Mine production has increased slightly, but not enough to offset surging demand. Despite pressure from a strengthening US dollar...
Gold prices held at low levels on Friday (July 25th) morning, after previously falling on US employment data showing a strong labor market. This decline occurred despite gold still posting a small weekly gain, as investors began to reduce their expectations for an imminent interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Traders now expect the first interest rate cut to occur in October, with the total number of cuts this year likely to be fewer than two. Meanwhile, political tensions have flared again after President Donald Trump and Fed Chairman Jerome Powell traded barbs over the renovation...
Silver prices (XAG/USD) continued their decline for the second consecutive session, trading around $39.10 per troy ounce during the Asian session on Thursday (July 24th). Silver prices weakened due to weakening demand for safe-haven assets, driven by optimism over further trade deals between the US and its major partners.As of this writing, silver prices were at $39,402. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices continued to decline on Thursday (July 24th), as easing trade tensions reduced demand for safe-haven assets, offsetting support from a weakening dollar.As of this writing, gold was at $3,362. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices fell to around $38.99 per ounce as the market grew more optimistic about a trade deal between the US, EU, and Japan. Demand for safe-haven assets weakened, despite lingering uncertainty regarding US tariffs on South Korea, India, and the outcome of next week's Fed meeting. Technically, silver is holding below the $40.00 resistance and is now testing the $38.60 support. A breakout would potentially lead to a drop to $38.00. However, if it holds above $39.00, there is a chance of a rebound if dovish sentiment from the Fed emerges. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices strengthened slightly in early Asian trading on Thursday (July 24th), driven by the possibility of position adjustments after a three-day rally in gold futures ended overnight. The research team from Sucden Financial noted that although speculative interest in gold is starting to increase, the levels are still not extreme. Meanwhile, retail demand is starting to show signs of slowing. Analysts predict that gold prices will likely move in a consolidation phase in the near term, awaiting clarity on the direction of interest rate policy from the US Central Bank (The Fed). Without a...
Silver prices (XAG/USD) weakened slightly after reaching $39.39, their highest level since September 2011, and are currently trading around $39.20 per troy ounce during the Asian session on Wednesday (July 23). Silver prices were pressured by weakening demand for safe-haven assets, driven by the wave of trade deals.As of the release of this news, the price of silver was at $39,397. Source: Newsmaker.id
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....