Gold prices briefly caused a stir after hitting a new record, but then slowed. The main trigger: US President Donald Trump withheld the threat of tariffs on Europe and claimed there was a "framework" for a future agreement on Greenland. This calmer tone made the market a little more willing to take risks, thus easing the pressure to buy gold as a safe haven. However, the big picture hasn't changed: gold remains in high territory because the world remains filled with uncertainty. Trade wars could resurface at any time, geopolitical tensions haven't completely subsided, and investors are...
Silver prices (XAG/USD) reversed their decline on Wednesday (January 7th) after three sessions of surges. Silver fell around 2.5% to around US$79.27 per troy ounce in the latest trading session, marking a "cooling off" phase after briefly approaching record levels. This decline was primarily driven by profit-taking. After a rapid rally in recent days, many market participants opted to lock in profits—especially ahead of a series of US economic data that typically triggers significant volatility in precious metals. Additional pressure came from the strengthening US dollar. The dollar index...
Gold prices weakened on Wednesday (January 7) after briefly touching their highest level in more than a week earlier in the session. Pressure arose as investors opted to take profits after a brief rally, while the market began to focus on a series of US jobs data that could alter expectations for the Fed's interest rate direction. In recent trading, spot gold fell 0.8% to $4,460/oz. Gold's weakness was also triggered by the strengthening US dollar, which remained near its highest level in more than two weeks. When the dollar strengthens, gold priced in USD automatically becomes more...
The silver market remains firmly focused on the fundamentals that support today's high prices. Despite some corrections in recent days, the underlying structure of the silver market remains tight due to limited supply and continued rising demand from the industrial and investment sectors. Global physical silver stocks are expected to dwindle as new production is unable to grow rapidly, while demand from various industries remains strong. One of the main reasons for silver's price movements is massive industrial demand. Silver is essential for the manufacture of solar panels, electric...
World oil prices fell sharply again after traders began considering the possibility of an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was trading near $57 per barrel, after previously falling around 2% from the previous day's closing level. Meanwhile, Brent was also below $61 per barrel, reflecting a more cautious market sentiment. Market participants believe that an end to the war could reopen Russian oil exports, which have been restricted by sanctions. This development comes after allies the US and Ukraine reportedly reached an agreement on a security guarantee...
The global gold price remains stable at around $4,500 per ounce after three consecutive days of sharp gains. Traders are now more focused on US economic data due this week, rather than the geopolitical tensions heating up in several parts of the world. This price adjustment indicates investors remain cautious, awaiting the latest information that could impact the market. News of the arrest of the Venezuelan leader, as well as comments from the White House about the possible use of military force in various regions, has heightened global tensions. Even tensions between China and Japan over...
Government officials in Caracas and Washington are discussing exporting Venezuelan crude to refiners in the United States, five government, industry and shipping sources told Reuters on Tuesday, a deal that could divert supplies away from China while helping state company PDVSA avoid deeper output cuts. Venezuela has millions of barrels of oil loaded on tankers and in storage tanks that it has been unable to ship due to a blockade on exports imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump since mid-December. The blockade was part of rising U.S. pressure on the government of Venezuelan President...
Gold price (XAU/USD) rallies on Tuesday for the fourth straight day, shy of reclaiming the $4,500 figure even though US Treasury yields rise along with the Greenback, which is also gaining 0.20%. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades at $4,487, up nearly 1%. Bullion extends gains as Venezuela tensions fuel haven demand despite firmer yields and US Dollar strength. Precious metals traders continued to push Gold and Silver toward record high levels amid geopolitical uncertainty. The capture of the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and US President Donald Trump's verbal threats of...
The dollar index edged up to 98.5 on Tuesday, its strongest level in more than two weeks, as investors focused on a slate of key economic data for the US. Recent indicators have pointed to some softening in economic momentum. The ISM Manufacturing PMI came in below forecasts, signalling the sharpest contraction in the factory sector since 2024, while the S&P Global Services PMI was revised lower, indicating further weakness in the services sector. Meanwhile, Richmond Fed President Barkin said that monetary policy will require "finely tuned judgments" going forward, while Governor Miran...
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....