Oil prices rose in early Asian trading as tensions between the US and Venezuela escalated, according to a research note from analysts at Nanhua Futures. They cited S&P data showing a decline in tanker traffic to Venezuela, which could tighten supply flows and improve market sentiment.Analysts believe this geopolitical risk has the potential to support oil prices in the short term, while investors will monitor developments in US-Venezuela relations for potential triggers for further price movements. During the session, the front-month WTI contract rose 0.7% to $57.13 per barrel, and the...
The price of gold as a safe haven fell as risk sentiment began to emerge following the announcement of an interim agreement between the United States and China to reduce tariffs. Bullion, which is considered a hedge against economic and geopolitical turmoil, hit a record high of $3,500 last month amid rising tariff uncertainty. Gold's over-response to chaotic headlines from the White House last month left the precious metal vulnerable to a retraction of Trump's statement. As of this news release, the price of gold is at $3,234
Silver is holding up amidst declines in other commodities, Economic dynamics in the US, China and India can also contribute to price changes. For the US and especially China, their large industrial sectors use Silver in various processes. In India, consumer demand for precious metals for jewelry also plays a significant role in determining silver pricesAs of this writing, silver is at $32,592 Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver (XAG/USD) prices continued to decline to trade around $32.20 per troy ounce during European trading hours on Monday (5/12). The precious metal received support from news that Canadian miner Pan American Silver will acquire MAG Silver Corp in a deal that values the company at around $2.1 billion, according to Reuters. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices continued to decline in early European session on Monday (12/5), pressured by the strengthening US Dollar. This was accompanied by optimism in US-China trade talks in Geneva, Switzerland, over the weekend that dragged the precious metal lower. The US and China ended high-stakes trade talks on a positive note on Sunday, with US officials touting a "deal" to reduce the US trade deficit, while Chinese officials said they had reached a "significant consensus".Source: Newsmaker.id(ads)
Silver prices extended their gains for a third session on Monday (5/12). The precious metal was supported by news that Canadian miner Pan American Silver will acquire MAG Silver Corp in a deal that values the company at about $2.1 billion, according to Reuters. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions continued to provide support for silver. India warned Pakistan of potential retaliation for recent ceasefire violations, a claim denied by the Pakistani military. Source: Newsmaker.id