Gold reached an all-time high, continuing its extraordinary rally fueled by geopolitical tensions and a weakening US dollar. Spot gold prices rose 1.2% to above $4,530 per ounce, influenced by tensions in Venezuela and the US offensive against ISIS in Nigeria.The weakening US dollar also supported the surge in this precious metal. The Bloomberg Spot Dollar Index fell 0.7% this week, giving gold and silver room to continue strengthening. Massive buying by central banks and ETFs also contributed to the price increase. Furthermore, platinum also recorded a significant surge, rising 40% this...
Gold (XAU/USD) is currently trading around $3,697 during the European session, remaining near a record high as expectations of a dovish Fed cut weigh on the US dollar and maintain interest in safe-haven assets. Market participants tend to hold large positions ahead of the FOMC—the dot plot and Powell's tone will be key determinants of the next direction, particularly for clarity on the tapering path through the end of the year. Technically, the psychological $3,700 area is the first hurdle; a break and hold above it (intrahour/daily close) opens the way to $3,715–$3,730 and then $3,750....
Silver held steady around $42.6/oz in the European session on Tuesday (September 16th), nearing a 14-year peak ahead of the Fed's decision. The market strongly assessed US President Donald Trump's 25-bps cut for a larger cut; the Bank of China and China are likely to ease, while the Bank of Japan and Bank of England are expected to hold steady. Progress on US-China trade talks also supported sentiment.Fundamentally, the bias remains constructive: the dollar has the potential to weaken if the Fed begins to ease, while industrial demand (solar/EV/electronics) is tightening physical supply. At...
Gold prices hit a new record high on Tuesday (September 16th), breaking through $3,685 per ounce. This increase occurred as investors grew more confident that the Federal Reserve (The Fed) would cut interest rates this week, opening the door to further monetary easing in the coming months. Furthermore, the weakening of the US dollar to its lowest level in more than seven weeks also boosted gold prices. The market is now awaiting the release of the Fed's latest economic and interest rate projections via the "dot plot" and Chairman Jerome Powell's press conference following the announcement of...
Global oil prices fluctuated in today's trading. Market sentiment was torn between concerns about oversupply and the threat of supply disruptions due to geopolitical escalation. On the supply side, recent data showed that US crude oil inventories increased more than expected. Meanwhile, OPEC+'s decision to gradually ease production cuts also added pressure. However, bullish sentiment has not completely dissipated. The recent attacks on energy facilities in Russia raised concerns about sudden supply disruptions. The potential for new sanctions against Moscow and the escalation of conflict in...
The movement is still being driven by global sentiment, which supports demand for the precious metal. Investors are increasingly optimistic that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in the near future after US employment and inflation data showed signs of weakness. These expectations of monetary easing have driven down real yields, thereby increasing the appeal of non-interest-bearing silver. In addition to monetary factors, industrial demand is also a key driver, particularly from the renewable energy, electronics, and technology sectors. As the global transition to clean energy...