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...
Gold (XAU/USD) prices fell in early Asia on Monday (5/12), pressured by a stronger US Dollar. Meanwhile, optimism in US-China trade talks in Geneva, Switzerland, over the weekend has dragged the precious metal lower. The US and China reported "substantial progress" after two days of talks in Switzerland aimed at de-escalating a trade war. China's Vice Premier He Lifeng described trade talks with US officials as "an important first step" in stabilising bilateral trade relations. Additionally, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the two sides made "substantial progress. Nonetheless,...
Gold rose as markets digested comments on tariffs from US President Donald Trump ahead of a weekend meeting between the US and China.President Trump, meanwhile, said that an 80% tariff on Chinese goods "seems appropriate" as representatives prepared for weekend talks to contain a trade war between the world's two largest economies.As of this writing, Gold is at $3,339 Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices were steady around $32.50 an ounce on Friday (9/5), after a volatile week as investors remained cautious ahead of high-stakes US-China trade talks scheduled for later this week in Switzerland. The upcoming talks will pit Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng against US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, as both sides seek to defuse escalating tariff tensions. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold was steady at $3,325 in Europe on Friday (9/5). On the other hand, progress in global trade negotiations after the US announced a deal with the UK and ahead of a meeting that thaws the atmosphere with China has eased demand for safe-haven assets in recent days. However, market observers said investors were wary of the limited scope of the UK agreement and were looking at the upcoming meeting between Washington and Beijing with cautious optimism, as negotiations could be long and drawn out. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold fell on Friday (5/9), as optimism over US-China trade talks reduced the appeal of safe-haven assets. Officials from both countries are scheduled to meet later this week, raising hopes of progress in resolving trade disputes. The announcement of a US-UK trade agreement further eased concerns over global trade tensions. Source: Newsmaker.id