OPEC on Tuesday raised its forecast for global oil demand next year and trimmed its forecast for growth in supply from the United States and other producers outside the wider OPEC+ group, pointing to a tighter market outlook. World oil demand will rise by 1.38 million barrels per day in 2026, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries said in a monthly report, up 100,000 bpd from the previous forecast. This year's expectation was left unchanged. Oil supply from countries outside the Declaration of Cooperation - the formal name for OPEC+ - will rise by about 630,000 barrels per...
Gold prices are trading firm against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, with the precious metal trading near the $3,350 resistance level at the time of writing. Ongoing trade talks between the United States and China continue to influence global risk sentiment, helping to stabilize the US Dollar (USD). As US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, and US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick continue discussions with China's Vice Premier He Lifeng for the second day in London, markets remain focused on trade-related developments. Ahead of Tuesday's meeting,...
Gold prices edged up on Tuesday as investors awaited further clarity on US-China trade talks and awaited key US inflation data due later in the week for clues on the Federal Reserve's future interest rate decision. Spot gold was up 0.3% at $3,336.33 an ounce, as of 1224 GMT, after falling as low as $3,301.54 earlier in the session. US gold futures were up 0.1% at $3,357.20. "Gold prices found a bottom amid dip buying, although the rally lacked conviction. Fiscal concerns and Fed rate cut bets were the catalysts for the recovery," said Jigar Trivedi, senior commodities analyst at Reliance...
Silver (XAG/USD) recovered from early losses and rebounded near $36.70 from an intraday low of $36.30 during European trading hours on Tuesday (6/10). The white metal recovered amid uncertainty over the outcome of the trade talks between the United States (US) and China in London, which have entered their second day. During European trading hours, the White House has hinted that trade discussions between the two countries are going well and negotiations will continue throughout the day. Theoretically, optimism over the Sino-US trade talks will reduce demand for safe-haven assets, such as...
Oil prices rose on Tuesday as investors awaited the outcome of U.S.-China trade talks and as Saudi Arabia's crude supplies to China were set to drop slightly. Brent crude futures rose 34 cents, or 0.5%, to $67.38 a barrel by 1045 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 33 cents, or 0.5%, to $65.62. Brent had risen to $67.19 on Monday, its highest since April 28, supported by the prospect of a U.S.-China trade deal. U.S.-China trade talks are set to continue for a second day in London as top officials aim to defuse tensions that have flared over tariffs and rare earth...
EUR/USD is trading slightly lower on Tuesday (6/10). The pair has dropped to just below 1.1400 at the time of writing, still within the range of the past few days, with investors reluctant to place any major directional bets as US and Chinese representatives continue to discuss trade issues. Positive statements from some officials, namely US President Donald Trump's assertion that he got a "good report" from the meeting, have helped keep market sentiment buoyant and have provided some support to the US Dollar (USD). However, traders are likely to remain on the sidelines, waiting for news...
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Monday evening on Truth Social that Israel and Iran have agreed to a "Complete and Total CEASEFIRE" following what he referred to as "THE 12 DAY...
Gold moved above $2600 on Monday during the Asian trading session. Currently, Gold is still struggling to capitalize on last week's modest recovery from a one-month low and is fluctuating.
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