Silver prices are currently trading above $74.49 per ounce in the US session on Friday (December 26th), extending a remarkable rally that began several months ago, fueled by geopolitical tensions and a weakening US dollar. This surge was fueled by continued speculation, supply dislocations in major trading centers, and a large influx of funds into silver-backed ETFs. Rising demand, from both the investment and industrial sectors, has made silver a leading choice amidst the global economy.Silver is also supported by fundamental factors such as rising geopolitical tensions and concerns about...
Gold was steady for a second day, as investors weighed the outlook for U.S. interest rates following inflation data that supported the case for a rate cut next month. Bullion was near $2,625 an ounce, with pressure on the metal easing as the U.S. dollar rally lost steam. The U.S. dollar, which strengthened after President-elect Donald Trump's victory, has weakened this week against other currencies amid month-end flows. A stronger dollar makes the metal more expensive for many buyers. Source: newsmaker.id
Silver prices climbed above $30.40 per ounce on Wednesday, recovering some losses from earlier in the week as the dollar pulled back from recent highs. Investors were also awaiting key US economic data to assess the outlook for potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Minutes from the Fed's November meeting showed officials were optimistic about easing inflation and a resilient labor market, supporting the case for further rate cuts. However, they indicated a preference for gradual adjustments. Markets are currently pricing in a 63% chance that the Fed will reduce rates by another...
Gold price (XAU/USD) sticks to modest intraday gains near a two-day high, above the $2,650 level, through the first half of the European session as geopolitical risks and US President-elect Donald Trump's tariff plans drive haven flows for the second straight day. Furthermore, sliding US Treasury bond yields keep the US Dollar (USD) depressed near the weekly trough and assist the commodity in building on the overnight bounce from the $2,600 neighborhood, or a one-week low. Apart from this, a weaker tone around the European equity markets turns out to be another factor that benefits the...
Silver (XAG/USD) prices remained stable near $30.50 per troy ounce during Asian trading hours on Wednesday (11/27). Daily chart analysis suggests a possible shift in momentum from bearish to bullish as the currency pair has been moving down along the upper boundary of a descending channel pattern. However, the 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) is currently below the 50 level, indicating a prevailing bearish sentiment. Furthermore, the XAG/USD currency pair remains below the 14- and nine-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMA), which signal a bearish outlook and indicate weakening...
Gold prices were steady on Wednesday (11/27) during the Asian trading session, boosted by a ceasefire agreement in the Middle East that weakened demand for safe haven assets, and investors awaited US economic data that would provide clues on the Federal Reserve's interest rate path. Gold prices are still up more than 25% this year on US monetary policy easing and rising geopolitical risks, but have been hit by a stronger dollar this month following Donald Trump's election victory. Source: newsmaker.id