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...
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...
Gold is consolidating around $3,650 (near resistance), still supported by a weak USD and subdued US yields. Key levels: $3,675 (latest high) above, with $3,626 as support. FOMC decision will be decisive: dovish (-25 bps + further signals) → USD tends to weaken → gold has the potential to rise; more cautious/hawkish → USD could rebound → gold is vulnerable to a correction to the support area. Oil price at the time of writing was $3,659.DISCLAIMER Note: This article is analytical in nature and is not a definitive reference. Consider fundamental and technical developments in trading before...