Gold briefly weakened to around $3,750 per ounce on Wednesday, but remained near a new record as the market digested the Fed's comments. Jerome Powell struck a cautious tone—emphasizing the balance between stubborn inflation and a weakening labor market—while Michelle Bowman left open the possibility of faster easing if employment conditions continue to deteriorate. The next direction awaits the August PCE release and speeches by other Fed officials. Gold sentiment was also supported by geopolitical tensions after Russia's violation of Estonian airspace triggered a NATO response, as well as...
Brent crude oil prices rose to around $65.8 per barrel on Thursday, halting a two-day decline that was fueled by expectations ahead of talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump warned late Wednesday that Russia would face "very severe sanctions" if Putin refused to end the war in Ukraine. While he did not specify the steps he would take, he had previously threatened economic sanctions, including on Russian oil, if Friday's meeting in Alaska ended in failure. However, the gains were limited, with prices remaining near a more than two-month low...
Silver prices strengthened slightly on Wednesday Asian time, hovering around $38.5 per troy ounce and approaching a multi-week high. This increase followed a weakening US dollar and falling Treasury yields, a combination that typically supports zero-coupon precious metals. Silver's strengthening also aligns with the rise in gold, which is sensitive to real funding costs. Market sentiment was driven by expectations of a Fed interest rate cut at its September meeting following moderate July inflation data and signs of labor market weakness. Source : Newsmaker.id
Gold prices stabilized in the mid-Asian session on Thursday, after touching $3,374 troy ounce amid hopes of a Fed rate cut that would strengthen the appeal of this non-interest-bearing precious metal. The US dollar, which has tended to be defensive today, is still holding back gains for the yellow metal ahead of the release of US inflation and employment data. The market is also still seeking official clarification on whether US bullion imports will be subject to tariffs, after days of confusion that drove up premiums for gold futures in New York over spot prices in London. President...
Silver prices strengthened on Wednesday (August 13th) amid positive sentiment in the precious metals market. This strengthening was driven by a weakening US dollar following the release of weaker-than-expected US economic data, fueling speculation that the Federal Reserve could soon cut interest rates. Silver demand was also supported by a solid industrial outlook, particularly in the renewable energy and manufacturing sectors, strengthening its appeal as both a safe haven asset and an industrial commodity. Source: Newsmaker.id(alg)
Gold held steady on Wednesday (August 13th), as investors weighed the Federal Reserve's policy outlook following the latest CPI release. Tariff-fueled inflation concerns and strengthened expectations of a 25 bps Fed rate cut in September, boosting the appeal of non-yielding bullion. Market focus will now turn to the upcoming US data series on PPI, weekly jobless claims, and retail sales to test the consistency of the disinflationary trend and the direction of monetary policy. Meanwhile, regulatory uncertainty continues to cloud sentiment. Market participants await clarity on the status of...