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 prices fell slightly on Tuesday but remained near their all-time highs. Investors' need for safe havens amidst economic uncertainty has kept gold in demand. This uncertainty stems from the ongoing US government shutdown, despite hopes it will end soon. Meanwhile, market attention is also focused on the meeting between high-ranking US and Chinese officials in Malaysia, which serves as a prelude to talks between President Trump and President Xi Jinping. Amidst this, investors are awaiting the US inflation report, which was delayed due to the shutdown, as well as the central bank's...
Silver prices are stable around $52 per ounce. Buying interest has resurfaced after a correction, supported by expectations of interest rate cuts and lower yields. A subdued dollar is supporting sentiment, while silver's dual role as a safe haven and industrial raw material remains attractive.Next, the market awaits the release of US inflation figures, central bank signals, and news on US-China trade negotiations. As long as the policy easing narrative persists and industrial demand is solid, risks arise if the dollar strengthens again or physical supply loosens. (asd) The price of silver...
Silver fell to around $51.7 per ounce on Monday (October 20th), extending its decline from the previous session after hitting a record high last week. This decline was triggered by investor profit-taking and improving global risk sentiment, following the easing of trade tensions between the US and China, which reduced the appeal of safe-haven assets like silver. Investors are now shifting their focus to US inflation data due this week, after being delayed due to the government shutdown. Meanwhile, expectations of an interest rate cut by the Fed are adding pressure on silver prices. Last...
Gold prices fluctuated between gains and losses at the start of this week after experiencing a sharp decline last Friday. When Asian markets opened Monday morning, bullion prices were not far from their previous levels, continuing their high volatility. The 1.7% decline at the end of last week was the worst since May, triggered by a massive sell-off across all precious metals. Silver also fell 1.2% before paring its losses, following a major 4.3% drop in the previous session. This volatility emerged amid easing trade tensions between the US and China, which has helped strengthen overall...
Gold rose to around $4,340/oz on Friday, approaching the record set earlier in the week and poised to close the week with a sharp gain—the strongest in a nine-week rally. Flights to safety remain strong amid economic uncertainty, US-China trade tensions, and concerns about a US shutdown. Beijing has accused Washington of inciting "panic" over rare earth controls, while US officials have warned of the risks to global supply chains—all of which are fueling interest in the precious metal. On the policy front, expectations of a Fed rate cut remain fueling the rally. Jerome Powell's recent...