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...
Oil prices remained largely unchanged after the US and China extended a tariff ceasefire until November 10, easing fears of a trade war that could depress energy demand. Brent fell to $66.27 and WTI to $63.51 per barrel. The market now awaits the Trump-Putin meeting on Friday to discuss peace in Ukraine, amid US pressure on Russian oil buyers. The outcome could determine the direction of oil prices going forward.Brent oil prices were at $66.41/Try Once at the time of writing. DISCLAIMER Note: This article is analytical only and is not a definitive reference. Pay attention to developments...
Silver prices (XAG/USD) strengthened after dropping about 2% in the previous session, trading around $37.80 per troy ounce during European trading hours on Tuesday (August 12th). Silver attracted buyers after US President Donald Trump announced on Monday evening that he would delay the implementation of massive tariffs on China for an additional 90 days. The decision came just hours before the previous agreement between the world's two largest economies was scheduled to expire. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices (XAU/USD) maintained their moderate intraday gains throughout the first half of the European session on Tuesday, albeit with less optimism as traders awaited the release of US consumer inflation figures. This important data will play a key role in influencing expectations regarding the Federal Reserve's (Fed) interest rate cut path, which in turn will boost the US Dollar (USD) and provide a significant boost to the non-yielding yellow metal. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices rose slightly on Tuesday morning (August 12th) to around US$37.80 per ounce, up around 0.4% compared to the previous close. This increase occurred after a correction of more than 1.9% yesterday due to the strengthening US dollar and market uncertainty regarding precious metals tariff policies. Despite short-term pressures, the long-term outlook for silver is considered positive. HSBC even raised its projection for the average silver price in 2025 to US$35.14 per ounce, driven by rising gold prices, demand for safe-haven assets, and an estimated global supply deficit of 206...
Oil prices rose slightly on Monday in the American session (August 11) ahead of the Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska to discuss the Ukraine war, with the threat of tighter sanctions if peace fails. Brent prices are currently trading at $66.94 per barrel. However, gains are being held back by abundant supply, including new production in Guyana, high supplies from South America, and UBS's projection of cutting its year-end Brent target to $62 per barrel. Sentiment is also being weighed down by weak Indian demand, a potential pause in OPEC+ production increases, US import tariffs that could slow...