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...
Gold prices rebounded after investors digested conflicting signals from the United States regarding the direction of its trade policy. President Donald Trump's statement that threatened tariffs were part of a negotiating strategy fueled renewed uncertainty in global markets. This has made gold, a safe-haven asset, popular again, despite a slight correction the previous day. Currently, gold is trading near $3,364 per ounce, reflecting market sentiment that remains cautious about US policy volatility. Technically, gold's medium-term trend remains bullish, supported by a decline in the dollar...
Indian investors, traditionally obsessed with hoarding gold, are increasingly turning to silver, which traded near a 14-year high on Monday, as its yield this year surpassed that of gold. Imports meet the bulk of demand in the world's largest silver consumer, where domestic prices hit record highs as production shortages fuel investor hopes for a further rally. Source: Newsmaker.id
Global spot gold prices have rallied again and are currently trading around $3,374, continuing their rally amid growing concerns about global trade tensions and geopolitical conflicts. President Trump's threat of 30% tariffs on several major trading partners, as well as the delivery of Patriot missile systems to Ukraine, have prompted investors to return to safe-haven assets like gold. Although the US dollar has shown limited strength, demand for the precious metal remains high due to growing expectations of global monetary easing. Technically, gold prices have broken through key...
Silver prices traded around $39,017 on Monday (July 14th), hitting a new 14-year high as demand for safe-haven and industrial metals increased. This surge was driven by market concerns over global trade tensions after US President Donald Trump announced additional tariffs on a number of major trading partners. Meanwhile, expectations of a reduced interest rate cut by the Fed were not enough to halt silver's rally, as demand for this industrial metal remained strong, particularly from the renewable energy and manufacturing sectors. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices (XAU/USD) continued their rally to around $3,365 during the early Asian session on Monday. The precious metal strengthened slightly as traders shifted to traditional safe-haven assets after US President Donald Trump escalated the global trade war with a new wave of tariffs. Source: Newsmaker.id