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...
According to the latest data, the spot silver price is under some pressure and is hovering in the range of USD 38.54–39.00 per ounce, continuing its upward trend from last week, when it rose more than 33% this year—reaching its highest level in almost 14 years. This morning's fundamentals remain strongly supportive of a bullish silver outlook. The impetus comes from a combination of a structural supply deficit, surging industrial demand—particularly from the renewable energy and technology sectors—and rising expectations for silver's role as a safe-haven. HSBC's revised forecast also...
Despite tight short-term supplies, there are concerns that global oil production will increase, including from non-OPEC producers. This expectation has shifted sentiment toward bearishness, particularly for long-term contracts. Brent has recently been trading at a slight discount to the Dubai Crude price for Asian markets. This is rare and reflects abundant Brent supply for Asia, prompting Asian buyers to shift to the typically cheaper Dubai Crude. Source : Newsmaker.id
Silver prices (XAG/USD) strengthened in European trading (August 26th), rebounding from the previous session's decline. This strengthening was largely driven by political uncertainty in the US, following President Donald Trump's dismissal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. This move sparked concerns about the Fed's independence and the direction of monetary policy, prompting investors to seek safe-haven assets like silver. Beyond political factors, industrial demand for silver remains solid, particularly from the renewable energy sector. Recent data shows that Chinese solar cell exports...
Oil prices reversed after a four-day rally as the market sought certainty about supply. Investors were also monitoring the impact of US President Donald Trump's decision to remove Fed Chair Lisa Cook, which sparked concerns about the central bank's independence and dampened risk appetite. Fundamentally, oil prices remain within a narrow range. OPEC+ has increased production in recent months (including around 547,000 bpd for September), while the IEA warned of the risk of a surplus heading into 2026 despite supply disruptions caused by Ukraine's attack on Russian energy infrastructure. The...
Silver prices showed some strength this morning, as market participants shifted their attention to the precious metal as a safe-haven asset following the dismissal of Federal Reserve Chair Lisa Cook. This action has undermined investor confidence in the independence of the US central bank and weakened the dollar. Demand for safe-haven assets such as gold and the yen has increased, driving the dollar index lower and increasing expectations of faster interest rate cuts. Due to the weakening dollar, silver has again found support from investors seeking a safe haven. Source: Newsmaker.id