Gold prices (December 24th) in the European session were stable at $4,491 ahead of Christmas Day tomorrow, with the market closing early tonight. Gold prices surged past $4,500 per ounce for the first time, while silver, platinum, and palladium also hit record highs. This increase was driven by surging demand for safe haven assets amid geopolitical and global trade risks, as well as expectations of further US interest rate cuts in 2026. Investors flocked to precious metals as a hedge.According to analysts, this trend is reinforced by the de-globalization narrative, where gold and precious...
Oil is headed for a second weekly decline as concerns about a supply surplus outweigh concerns about supply disruptions. Brent is below $60 (down >2% this week) and WTI is around $56; many major traders see an oversupplied market early next year, with Trafigura even projecting Brent to remain in the $50s until mid-2026.Oil is down around 20% this year due to rising supply (OPEC+ and other producers) while demand is weak. With the year-end holidays approaching, trading volumes are thinning, and prices could become more volatile (asd).DisclaimerThis article is analytical in nature and is...
Silver prices fell slightly on Thursday (December 18th) from recent highs as many investors took profits after a sharp rally this year. The white metal had surged on strong industrial demand and sentiment toward easing interest rates, but a small correction emerged as some market participants considered silver prices too high compared to gold. This decline is not a major weakening, but rather a normal trend after a rapid rise. Analysts say the silver market is still awaiting key economic data such as US inflation and the Federal Reserve's interest rate direction, which could influence...
The gold market opened today, Thursday, December 18, 2025, with spot gold and physical gold prices strengthening in many markets as investor interest in safe-haven assets remains high. In Indonesia, the price of Antam gold bullion rose by around IDR 17,000 per gram to reach around IDR 2,487 million per gram, continuing its recent upward trend. Fundamental sentiment driving gold prices includes expectations of monetary policy easing by the Fed and global economic uncertainty, which has led investors to seek safer assets. However, gold is also still under pressure from the strength of the US...
Silver today, December 18, 2025, is still holding in the $65-$66/oz area after recently setting a new record. The market is holding its breath awaiting US inflation (CPI) data. If inflation softens, the chances of a Fed interest rate cut could increase—and that usually fuels precious metals like silver. Fundamentally, silver's rise this year has been driven by a combination of tight supply/deficit, surging industrial demand (solar, EVs, data centers/AI), plus investment interest and speculation, which have also pushed prices up. However, it's important to remember: silver is notoriously...
Oil prices rose for a second day as the market reaffirmed a "risk premium" due to geopolitical tensions between Venezuela and Russia. Brent briefly approached $61/barrel before paring gains, while WTI held above $56/barrel. The main triggers were the US's blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan tankers, coupled with the threat of new sanctions on Russia's energy sector if Ukraine peace negotiations stall—all of which raised market concerns about supply disruptions. Despite the rise, oil remains overshadowed by a major story: global supply is considered to remain overabundant, leaving prices at...