Silver prices are currently trading above $74.49 per ounce in the US session on Friday (December 26th), extending a remarkable rally that began several months ago, fueled by geopolitical tensions and a weakening US dollar. This surge was fueled by continued speculation, supply dislocations in major trading centers, and a large influx of funds into silver-backed ETFs. Rising demand, from both the investment and industrial sectors, has made silver a leading choice amidst the global economy.Silver is also supported by fundamental factors such as rising geopolitical tensions and concerns about...
Oil prices rose about 1% on Monday (September 1st) as a weaker dollar and Russia-Ukraine tensions threatened supply, with Brent at $67.96 and WTI at $64.66. Despite the gains, the market remains clouded by the OPEC+ supply surplus and weakening global demand. Looking ahead, analysts estimate a supply glut of up to 1.6 million barrels per day by the fourth quarter of 2025. Investors are now focused on the OPEC+ meeting and US employment data, which could influence interest rate policy and commodity demand. Oil prices at the time of writing were at $67/96 oz. DISCLAIMER Note: This article...
Brent oil prices fell slightly to around US$67.36 per barrel in trading on Monday (September 1), as pressure from surging global production offset the impact of supply disruptions caused by the Russia-Ukraine conflict. A surge in US production, reaching a record 13.58 million barrels per day in June, also increased the potential for a market surplus. On the demand side, sentiment remains weak, particularly due to the contraction in China's manufacturing sector, which has lasted for five consecutive months. This worsens the outlook for global energy consumption, limiting room for price...
Silver prices are currently declining on Friday (August 29th), as investors show caution ahead of the release of important inflation data from the United States. Pressure on silver also comes from the strengthening US dollar, which is pressuring commodities denominated in that currency. Furthermore, the Fed's interest rate policy is widely expected to limit the price movement of this precious metal in the short term. Nevertheless, expectations of an imminent Federal Reserve interest rate cut remain a key support factor for silver as a safe haven asset and hedge against inflation. Investors...
Gold traded around $3,410 per ounce on Friday (August 29th), nearing its highest level in more than a month and eyeing a second weekly gain. Support came from a weakening US dollar and demand for safe havens amid uncertainty over the direction of US monetary policy. Expectations for a 25-bps Fed rate cut in September strengthened after dovish signals from Governor Christopher Waller, opening the door to further cuts toward a neutral policy stance. The market awaited US personal consumption data due today, while a slightly stronger revision to second-quarter GDP growth fueled inflation...
Silver strengthened in the Asian session, supported by a weaker dollar and falling US yields as the market became more confident in the Fed's September rate cut scenario (85–87% probability).This sentiment persisted despite solid US data—Q2 GDP revised to 3.3% and jobless claims falling to 229,000—as concerns about the Fed's independence (Lisa Cook's lawsuit against Trump's impeachment attempt) increased safe-haven demand, boosting precious metals.Looking ahead, the market's primary focus is the July US core PCE release, which is expected to rise 0.3% m/m and around 2.9% y/y. A result above...