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 rose 0.2% in early Asian trading on Monday, driven by demand for safe-haven assets as traders weighed the threat of new tariffs from President Donald Trump after he announced 30% tariffs on the European Union and Mexico, effective next month. Trade tensions, such as the massive US tariffs on copper, exacerbated concerns about metal supply, prompting investors to turn to safe-haven assets. Source: Newsmaker.id
Global gold prices rose again for the third consecutive day on Friday.Analysts stated that more investors are starting to seek refuge in gold, even though the stock market is hitting record highs.As of this news release, gold prices are at $3,345. Source: CP-Newsmaker.id
The price of silver is currently at $37,201, up around 0.56% in today's trading. This strengthening is supported by increased investor interest in safe-haven assets amid global uncertainty. Trade tensions between the US and several major economies, including President Trump's new tariff plans, have made the market more cautious and boosted demand for precious metals like silver. Fundamentally, silver's prospects are also supported by persistently high industrial demand, particularly from the technology and clean energy sectors, such as solar panels. Despite concerns about a global economic...
Gold rose to around $3,330 an ounce on Friday, strengthening for a third consecutive session, supported by safe-haven demand amid escalating trade tensions. President Donald Trump announced 35% tariffs on Canadian imports starting August 1 and hinted at plans for blanket tariffs of 15-20% on most other trading partners. This follows earlier threats against Brazil and proposed tariffs on copper, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals. Meanwhile, Trump's call for a 300-bps cut in the Fed funds rate fueled speculation about a dovish Fed chairman candidate next year and raised concerns about...
Metal prices generally strengthened as the dollar weakened amid mixed signals about when the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates further. However, the US dollar maintained most of its recent rebound from a three-year low.As of this writing, gold prices are at $3,321. Source: CP-Newsmaker.id