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...
Gold (XAU/USD) prices moved higher during the Asian session on Tuesday and seemed to build on overnight gains from the $2,615-$2,614 area, despite lacking bullish conviction. Expectations that US President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs and protectionist policies could reignite inflation seemed to benefit the commodity's status as a hedge against rising prices. Moreover, persistent geopolitical risks stemming from the prolonged Russia-Ukraine war and tensions in the Middle East supported the safe haven precious metal. Meanwhile, prospects of a slower pace of interest rate cuts by...
Oil prices extended losses into a second straight session on Tuesday on a technical correction after last week's rally, while expectations of abundant supplies and a strong dollar also weighed. Brent crude futures were down 28 cents, or 0.37%, at $76.02 a barrel by 0148 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was down 33 cents, or 0.45%, at $73.23. Both benchmarks rose for five straight days last week and ended at their highest levels since October on Friday, partly on expectations of more fiscal stimulus to revitalize China's faltering economy.(AL) Source: Investing.Com
Oil prices edged lower in Asian trade on Tuesday, extending losses from the previous session as weak U.S. and European economic data raised some questions about the demand outlook. But prices remained near three-month highs, boosted by bets that cold weather in the U.S. and Europe will help boost near-term demand. Hopes for more stimulus measures in top oil importer China also continued to factor into prices, with focus shifting to upcoming inflation data from the country this week. Brent crude for March delivery fell 0.3% to $76.08 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude fell 0.4%...
The EUR/USD pair weakened near 1.0380 on Tuesday (1/7) during Asian trading hours. The greenback moved higher after President-elect Donald Trump said that his tariff policies will not be reduced. Traders are gearing up for the preliminary Eurozone Harmonized Consumer Price Index (HICP) and the US ISM Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for December, due on Tuesday. Trump denied a Washington Post report that his aides were considering narrowing his tariff plans to only apply to a limited number of essential imports. Traders will be closely monitoring developments surrounding Trump's...
Oil prices eased in volatile trade on Monday as some bearish economic news from the United States and Germany offset bullish support from a weaker U.S. dollar and forecasts for increased heating demand for energy from a winter storm. After rising for five days in a row, Brent futures fell 21 cents, or 0.3%, to settle at $76.30 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 40 cents, or 0.5%, to settle at $73.56. Despite those declines, both crude benchmarks remained in technically overbought territory for a third day in a row. On Friday, Brent settled at its highest level...
Gold prices fell on Monday as U.S. Treasury yields rose, while the Federal Reserve's recent hint at a slower pace of rate cuts in 2025 kept investors keenly awaiting a slew of economic data due this week to shed more light on that view. Spot gold fell 0.2% to $2,634.52 per ounce by 2:27 a.m. ET (1927 GMT). U.S. gold futures settled 0.3% lower at $2,647.40. "Bond yields are back up again, placing pressure on gold," said Nitesh Shah, commodity strategist at WisdomTree. Yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury Note rose to an over eight-month high, making non-yielding gold less attractive "We...
Gold prices fell on Monday as U.S. Treasury yields rose, while the Federal Reserve's recent hint at a slower pace of rate cuts in 2025 kept investors keenly awaiting a slew of economic data due this week to shed more light on that view. Spot gold fell 0.3% to $2,632.47 per ounce by 9:55 a.m. ET (1455 GMT). U.S. gold futures were down 0.4% at $2,644.50. "Bond yields are back up again, placing pressure on gold," said Nitesh Shah, commodity strategist at WisdomTree. Yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury Note rose to an over one-week high, making non-yielding gold less attractive. "We...
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the greenback against a basket of currencies, fell for the second straight day on Monday and continued to slide from its highest level since November 2022 reached last week. The index maintained its negative bias through the first half of the European session and is currently hovering around the 108.70-108.65 area, down 0.25% for the day, although the fundamental backdrop warrants caution for bearish traders. The US ISM Manufacturing PMI improved from 48.4 to 49.3 in December, showing signs of economic resilience and growth potential amid optimism...
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....