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...
Gold prices held around $3,330 per ounce on Monday, after three consecutive sessions of declines, as the newly announced US-EU trade deal dampened demand for safe-haven assets. The US and EU reached a broad agreement on Sunday that includes a 15% tariff on most European goods, along with hundreds of billions of dollars in investment commitments in American industry. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices weakened slightly and are now hovering around US$39–39.40 per ounce, still near their highest levels since 2011. Strengthening bond yields and the US dollar have somewhat curbed the upward trend, but the white metal still posted a year-over-year surge of more than 36%—leading gold's rise of around 31%. The global silver market has recorded a deficit for five consecutive years, and by 2025, a shortfall of approximately 149 million ounces is expected. Mine production has increased slightly, but not enough to offset surging demand. Despite pressure from a strengthening US dollar...
Gold prices held at low levels on Friday (July 25th) morning, after previously falling on US employment data showing a strong labor market. This decline occurred despite gold still posting a small weekly gain, as investors began to reduce their expectations for an imminent interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Traders now expect the first interest rate cut to occur in October, with the total number of cuts this year likely to be fewer than two. Meanwhile, political tensions have flared again after President Donald Trump and Fed Chairman Jerome Powell traded barbs over the renovation...
Silver prices (XAG/USD) continued their decline for the second consecutive session, trading around $39.10 per troy ounce during the Asian session on Thursday (July 24th). Silver prices weakened due to weakening demand for safe-haven assets, driven by optimism over further trade deals between the US and its major partners.As of this writing, silver prices were at $39,402. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices continued to decline on Thursday (July 24th), as easing trade tensions reduced demand for safe-haven assets, offsetting support from a weakening dollar.As of this writing, gold was at $3,362. Source: Newsmaker.id