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 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...
Silver opened at 43,958 at the start of the Asian session, holding near its highest level in over 14 years. Market sentiment remains positive after the Fed cut interest rates last week, which has increased the demand for non-yielding assets like gold and silver. Additional support comes from industrial demand, particularly in China's renewable energy and solar panels, which continues to maintain high demand for silver. Furthermore, geopolitical tensions between Russia and NATO have strengthened investor interest in safe-haven assets. Fund flows into precious metal-based ETFs have also...
Gold prices are stable amid global sentiment still influenced by the Federal Reserve's policy direction. Expectations of a US interest rate cut are the main driver, with investors continuing to seek gold as a safe haven amid economic uncertainty. The gold price at the time of this analysis was released was at $3,378 Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices continue to demonstrate resilience, holding near 14-year highs. This precious metal is supported by a combination of fundamental factors, ranging from expectations of a US interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve to increasing industrial demand.The price of silver at the time of this analysis was released was at $44,043. Source: Newsmaker.id
Oil prices fell for the fifth straight day, the longest losing streak since early August. Pressure arose from signals that global supply will increase and potentially create a surplus in the fourth quarter through 2026. Brent is now approaching $66 per barrel, while WTI is hovering around $62. One factor weighing on prices comes from Iraq, which is expected to soon resume oil exports through Kurdistan after a two-year delay due to a payment dispute. This move could add around 230,000 barrels per day to the international market, reinforcing bearish sentiment amid rising global...