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 climbed to $4,140–$4,150 as the market grew more confident that the Fed would cut interest rates this year. ADP data showed that US companies lost an average of >11,250 jobs per week, raising the probability of a 25 bps rate cut to 68% (Dec) and 80% (Jan). The impact: Yields and the USD tended to weaken, so the opportunity cost of holding gold decreased. Holding the rally: If today's Fedspeak (Williams, Waller, et al.) is hawkish, gold could hold; if dovish, the rally could continue. Additionally, the final progress of the US shutdown could reduce safe-haven demand when official...
Demand for silver continues to rise sharply, driven primarily by the technology, electric vehicle, and solar power sectors—where silver is highly sought after due to its superior electrical conductivity. Meanwhile, silver supply remains limited because many mines only produce silver as a byproduct of copper, lead, or zinc—so even when prices rise, production does not immediately respond.Due to the combination of rising demand and slow supply growth, the silver market has recorded a structural deficit for several consecutive years. This provides a strong fundamental basis for the potential...
Gold prices held above $4,100/oz on Tuesday (November 11) during the Asian session. This was supported by increasing expectations of a Fed interest rate cut following a series of weak US economic data. On Monday, gold briefly touched a two-week high, while inflows into global gold ETFs in October increased again, providing a more solid basis for demand. The dollar also weakened on hopes of a resolution to the US government shutdown, while the US 10Y yield held near 4.12%, a tame level supporting gold. At the time of this analysis, gold prices were around $4,118. Disclaimer:This article is...
Silver prices rose as risk sentiment improved in the market after signs emerged that the US government shutdown was nearing an end. These hopes pushed the US dollar slightly lower and increased interest in precious metals, including silver, which often benefit when political uncertainty eases. However, silver's gains were restrained by the prospect of the Fed's interest rates remaining high in the near term. Investors are now awaiting clarity on the direction of US monetary policy after economic data was delayed due to the shutdown. If the dollar strengthens again or bond yields rise,...
Gold prices rose to $4,050 per ounce on Monday (November 10), driven by increased demand for safe-haven assets amid political uncertainty in the US. Investors are still awaiting a final agreement to end the government shutdown, which has lasted more than 40 days. The weakness of the US dollar and concerns about an economic slowdown have also added to gold's appeal as a hedge.Analysts believe that if a shutdown agreement is reached, gold prices could experience a short-term correction. However, the long-term outlook remains positive as global geopolitical tensions and expectations of low...