World oil prices moved slightly higher in today's trading, with Brent rising slightly to around US$62.3 per barrel and WTI around US$58.4 per barrel, as the market weighed geopolitical tensions in Venezuela and Nigeria, plus the risk of supply disruptions that have boosted demand for oil safety. Sentiment remains cautious due to low trading volumes amid the year-end holidays, so price movements are likely to be limited and sensitive to global news. What This Means for the Market: Despite a small surge in geopolitical momentum, overall oil fundamentals still point to downward pressure due to...
Silver prices on September 22, 2025, are likely to be stable despite volatility in the commodity market. Industrial and investment demand remain the main factors supporting silver prices. Although global markets face uncertainty regarding the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy and global economic conditions, demand for silver as a safe haven remains high. Meanwhile, supply from major producing countries such as Mexico and China is showing signs of increasing slightly, but concerns remain about disruptions to the global supply chain that could restrict silver supply. However, current...
Gold prices maintained moderate intraday gains throughout the early European session on Friday, amid mixed fundamental signals. Geopolitical tensions fueled by the escalating Russia-Ukraine war and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continued to support this safe-haven precious metal. However, the recovery of the US Dollar (USD) post-FOMC limited any significant appreciation in this commodity. The gold price at the time of writing was $3655 Disclaimer: This article is analytical in nature and is not a definitive reference. Consider fundamental and technical developments...
Gold remains supported by the Fed's easing narrative following its 25 bps rate cut and signals of room for further cuts, but the upward momentum is limited by occasional dollar gains and persistently low real yields. The combination of central bank buying, safe-haven demand amid geopolitical uncertainty, and physical interest (e.g., India ahead of the festival season) keeps the fundamental bias constructive despite the slowing pace of gains. Going forward, gold's direction will depend heavily on the trajectory of US inflation and employment data, which shape expectations for the next rate...
Silver prices continued their rally in the European session on Friday, rising above $42 per troy ounce. The white metal strengthened as the Federal Reserve (Fed) began easing monetary policy amid growing concerns about the US labor market. On the industrial front, strong demand from the solar power, electric vehicle, and electronics sectors, combined with limited supply, continues to support silver. The price of silver at the time of writing was $42,183 Disclaimer: This article is analytical in nature and is not a definitive reference. Consider fundamental and technical...
Oil prices continued their decline heading into Friday's European session, amid concerns about fuel demand in the United States outweighing the prospect that the Federal Reserve's first interest rate cut this year will stimulate higher consumption, and U.S. President Donald Trump's recent call for lower prices to pressure Moscow to end the war in Ukraine weighed on renewed attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. However, both oil benchmarks are still on track to close higher for the second consecutive week. Brent crude oil price at the time of writing is...