Gold prices (December 24th) in the European session were stable at $4,491 ahead of Christmas Day tomorrow, with the market closing early tonight. Gold prices surged past $4,500 per ounce for the first time, while silver, platinum, and palladium also hit record highs. This increase was driven by surging demand for safe haven assets amid geopolitical and global trade risks, as well as expectations of further US interest rate cuts in 2026. Investors flocked to precious metals as a hedge.According to analysts, this trend is reinforced by the de-globalization narrative, where gold and precious...
Brent is hovering around $60/barrel in the Asian session, but the market is still holding its breath. The $60 area is a psychological level: if buyers are strong, there's usually a small technical bounce. However, if risk-off sentiment and supply feel tight, prices can easily "drop" and continue to weaken.The most influential narrative now remains the supply vs. demand narrative: the supply side remains heavy (OPEC+ and global supply), while on the demand side, the market is awaiting signals from major economic data (US/China) and geopolitical headlines. (asd)The oil price at the time of...
Silver prices rose on Monday (December 15th), boosted by a weaker US dollar and falling US bond yields. Spot silver rose 3% after recently hitting a record $64.65/oz. Fundamentally, the silver rally is still supported by a combination of a supply squeeze and industrial demand (e.g., the technology and energy sectors), coupled with sentiment toward more metal-friendly monetary policy. However, the market is also starting to be wary of the risk of "overheating" (high valuations and potential profit-taking), especially if news of tariff policies emerges that alleviate supply concerns. (alg)
Gold prices rose on Monday (December 15) as the US dollar weakened and US bond yields fell, making gold (a non-interest-bearing asset) more attractive. Fundamentally, market participants are pricing in the prospect of lower interest rates after the Fed recently cut rates by 25 basis points. Meanwhile, the next focus will be on the release of US data (especially Non-Farm Payrolls). If employment data is weak, expectations of further easing will usually grow, which could be an additional boost for gold. (alg) Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices remain at high levels after a strong rally in recent weeks. This increase is supported by expectations of lower interest rates, a weakening dollar, and solid industrial demand from the solar panel, electronics, and electric vehicle sectors. Silver's combined function as an industrial metal and a hedge makes it a sought-after asset for many investors. However, after a sharp surge, silver is now more vulnerable to corrections if there are even minor negative triggers, such as strong US economic data or hawkish comments from central banks. Profit-taking could quickly depress...
Gold prices rose to around US$4,320 per ounce on Monday (December 15), edging closer to an all-time high. The market is now focused on this week's US economic data to gauge the direction of the Fed's interest rate policy, particularly the jobs report (Tuesday) and inflation data (Thursday), which could be crucial for determining the next move. Last week, the Fed cut interest rates by 25 basis points for the third time this year, but the decision was not unanimous, as some officials believed inflation was still high and it would be safer to wait for additional data before easing again in...