Silver prices have strengthened again following growing confidence that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates. When interest rates fall, precious metals like silver become more attractive because their value tends to stabilize amid economic uncertainty. Furthermore, many investors are starting to view silver as a hedge against inflation and a weakening US dollar. This increase is also driven by increasing demand from the technology and green energy industries. Silver is widely used in solar panels and electric vehicles, thus strengthening its prospects for a clean energy...
Gold prices are moving lower and struggling to hold near the $3,200 level at the time of writing on Friday (05/16) as many questions and concerns arise in the market and among traders. First and foremost, the Ukraine-Russia talks seemed dead and buried even before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shook hands with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the runway in Ankara. Russian President Vladimir Putin did not attend in person and only sent a few low-level diplomats, which was seen as Russia taunting and bullying Ukraine. As of this writing, Gold prices are at $3,205Source:...
Silver eased from its recent gains seen in the previous session, settling around $32.50 during Asian trading hours on Friday (5/16). The metal came under pressure, possibly due to a Financial Times report suggesting that the Trump administration is planning to add several Chinese semiconductor companies to its export blacklist, known as the "entity list." Silver's growing association with the chipmaking industry—due to its critical role in the production of electronics and semiconductors—has heightened the market's sensitivity to the development. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices fell on Friday (5/16) heading for a weekly decline of more than 3%, as easing global trade tensions weakened its appeal as a safe haven asset. The U.S. and China recently agreed to temporarily reduce tariffs for 90 days, easing concerns about the long-term impact of their trade conflict. Geopolitical risks also appeared to ease, with the India-Pakistan ceasefire remaining stable. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver (XAG/USD) prices extended their decline for the second straight session, trading around $31.90 per troy ounce during Asian hours on Thursday (5/15). Technical analysis of the daily chart suggests a weakening bullish outlook, as the precious metal has fallen below an ascending channel pattern. The decline follows productive US-China trade talks over the weekend in Switzerland, where both sides agreed to temporarily lower tariffs to 30% and 10%, respectively, for a period of 90 days—a significant step towards de-escalation. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold futures fell as safe-haven demand waned, and investors approached the main US position. Gold futures fell 1.3% to $3,167.42 per troy ounce, the lowest level since April 10.The appeal of the precious metal was hit by the US-China deal on Monday when the two countries agreed to significantly reduce tariffs, which triggered risk-on sentiment in the market. Meanwhile, market players are currently still waiting for several important data to be released tonight, and the speech of the Fed chairman regarding the prospects for US monetary policy going forward. Until this news was released, the...