Oil prices rose slightly in trading on Tuesday (January 20) after better-than-expected Chinese economic data boosted demand optimism. Brent crude rose 19 cents (0.3%) to $64.13/barrel, while February WTI which expires today rose 25 cents (0.4%) to $59.69/barrel. The more active March WTI contract also edged higher to around $59.42/barrel. This strengthening was driven by news from China, the world's largest oil importer. The Chinese economy reportedly grew 5.0% through 2025, meeting the government's target. Refinery activity also increased, with refinery throughput rising 4.1% and crude oil...
Gold (XAU/USD) prices reversed losses in the Asian trading session although they remain below the highest level in more than a month reached on Thursday (12/12). US consumer inflation data released on Wednesday reaffirmed bets that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will deliver a third straight interest rate cut next week. Moreover, persistent geopolitical risks stemming from the Russia-Ukraine war and conflicts in the Middle East, along with concerns about US President-elect Donald Trump's upcoming trade tariffs, continue to act as a tailwind for the safe-haven precious metal.As of this news...
Silver prices traded with a positive bias above the $32.00 level during the Asian session on Thursday and remained close to the one-month highs hit earlier this week. Moreover, the technical setup suggests that the path of least resistance for the white metal remains to the upside. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold rose for a fourth straight day after a key U.S. inflation report bolstered expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut when policymakers meet next week. Bullion traded above $2,720 an ounce — near its highest level in more than two weeks — after consumer price data on Wednesday rose in line with expectations. The report reinforced bets for a 25-basis-point cut at the Fed's final meeting of the year, with swaps traders now largely pricing in the move. Lower borrowing costs typically help bullion, since it doesn't pay interest.
Silver prices fell to below $31.7 per ounce on Wednesday, underperforming other bullion assets amid uncertainty over Chinese industrial demand and weaker currencies for major silver exporters. Reports indicated that the Chinese government is willing to devalue the yuan in response to tariff threats from the US, consistent with its pledge to loosen monetary policy, making Chinese exports cheaper for foreign markets. Until this News Released Silver Price is at level: $ 31,679 Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices held steady near a two-week high in Asian trade on Wednesday as geopolitical instability in Asia and the Middle East supported safe-haven demand.The yellow metal also found some bids as markets turned risk-averse ahead of key U.S. inflation data due later Wednesday, which is likely to factor into the interest rate outlook.As of this writing, gold is trading at: $2,698 Newsmaker.id