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 prices rose to around US$4,320 per ounce on Monday (December 15), edging closer to an all-time high. The market is now focused on this week's US economic data to gauge the direction of the Fed's interest rate policy, particularly the jobs report (Tuesday) and inflation data (Thursday), which could be crucial for determining the next move. Last week, the Fed cut interest rates by 25 basis points for the third time this year, but the decision was not unanimous, as some officials believed inflation was still high and it would be safer to wait for additional data before easing again in...
Oil prices rose slightly on Monday, recovering slightly from a decline of around 4% last week. Brent traded around $61.22 per barrel and WTI at $57.67, boosted by concerns about supply disruptions due to escalating US-Venezuela tensions and Ukraine's attack on Russian oil refineries, although the market remains gripped by concerns about oversupply.Venezuelan oil exports reportedly plummeted following the seizure of a tanker and new US sanctions, while Baker Hughes data showed the number of oil and gas rigs in the US has fallen again. At the same time, Russia-Ukraine peace talks have the...
Silver rose and remained near its record high on Friday (December 12). This increase was supported by a combination of a weakening US dollar and market expectations that US interest rates could still fall further, coupled with growing industrial demand (especially in the technology/energy sectors) and tighter inventories—especially after silver was added to the US critical minerals list, which further strengthened the "tight supply" narrative. Going forward, silver's movement is typically sensitive to the USD and yields. If the dollar suddenly rebounds sharply, silver could resist (or lead...
Gold rose and held near its latest high on Friday (December 12th). The main driving force came from market expectations that the Fed could continue to cut interest rates next year (despite its more cautious projections), coupled with a weakening US dollar—a combination that typically makes gold more attractive as real yields tend to fall. Looking ahead, market attention is on the direction of the USD and US Treasury yields, the upcoming employment/inflation data, and geopolitical risk-off factors—if the USD rebounds sharply, gold could be temporarily held back. However, if the market...
Silver prices (XAG/USD) continued to strengthen and approached the $63.75 area during the Asian session on Friday (December 12), with the potential to retest their all-time high. This increase was supported by a weakening US dollar, positive sentiment in the commodity market, and silver's new status as a US essential mineral, attracting additional buying interest from market participants. Fundamentally, silver's prospects are supported by continued rising industrial demand, particularly from solar energy (PV), electric vehicles (EVs), supporting infrastructure, data centers, and artificial...