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 edged higher on a weaker dollar as traders weighed risks to global trade after President-elect Donald Trump denied reports that he might moderate his broad tariff plans. Bullion traded above $2,640 an ounce, after ending lower in the previous two sessions. Uncertainty about the much-anticipated U.S. move helped lift the 10-year Treasury yield to its highest since May on Monday, while the dollar fell. The precious metal typically faces headwinds from higher yields but support from a weaker U.S. currency. "Gold is seen consolidating in a range, but is likely to trade with a positive...
The U.S. dollar fell on Tuesday, nearing a one-week low following a report that President-elect Donald Trump's tariffs could be less aggressive, while the euro strengthened ahead of key inflation data. At 4:25 a.m. ET (09:25 GMT), the Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, was trading 0.3% lower at 107.775, after falling overnight to its weakest since Dec. 30. Dollar remains weaker The dollar has weakened since the Washington Post published a report on Monday that the new Trump administration is exploring plans to limit tariffs on sectors deemed...
The USD/CHF pair traded on a weaker note around 0.9040 during the early European trading hours on Tuesday (1/7). The US dollar (USD) weakened amid confusion over President-elect Donald Trump's tariff plans. Investors will be watching how aggressive Trump's policies will be once he takes office. On Tuesday, the preliminary reading of the Eurozone Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) for December will be released. However, the cautious stance of US Federal Reserve (Fed) officials could help limit the USD's losses. Fed Governor Lisa Cook said on Monday that Fed policymakers could be more...
Silver prices rose above $30 an ounce on Tuesday ( 7/1), hitting a nearly three-week high as the U.S. dollar weakened following reports that the new Trump administration may take a more targeted approach to tariffs. However, President-elect Donald Trump denied the reports, prompting caution among market participants. Looking ahead, investors are focused on key U.S. labor market data this week to assess the outlook for Federal Reserve monetary policy, which could influence the direction of the dollar. Silver is also getting support from a positive economic outlook in China, the world's...
Oil prices fell on Tuesday (7/1), extending losses into a second straight session after rallying last week, although concerns about tighter Russian and Iranian supplies amid expanding Western sanctions kept the decline at bay. Brent crude futures edged down 8 cents, or 0.1%, to $76.22 a barrel by 0452 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 15 cents, or 0.19%, to $73.42. Both benchmarks fell on Monday, after rising for five straight days last week and ending at their highest since October on Friday amid expectations of further fiscal stimulus to revitalize China's...
EUR/USD continued its uptrend for the third straight session, trading around 1.0400 during Asian hours on Tuesday (7/1). The EUR/USD pair's uptrend was attributed to a weaker US Dollar (USD). Later in the day, the US ISM Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) will be released. On Wednesday, the market will focus on the Minutes of the Federal Reserve's (Fed) December policy meeting. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the USD against a basket of six major currencies, remained under pressure for the third straight session, trading near 108.20 at the time of writing. However, the...
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
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....