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 continued its rise this morning (03/6) accompanied by a weaker dollar and stronger demand for safe haven assets due to trade and geopolitical risks. In addition, Fed Chair Powell did not comment on policy or the economy in his opening remarks at the 75th anniversary conference of the Division of International Finance. Meanwhile, Goolsbee said that if the "difficult period" of tariff and trade uncertainty passes, and the dual mandate still looks good, the FOMC could be on track to cut interest rates. He said he had seen "very little immediate impact so far in the data," but he was not...
Gold continued its rise this morning (03/6) accompanied by a weaker dollar and stronger demand for safe haven assets due to trade and geopolitical risks. In addition, Fed Chair Powell did not comment on policy or the economy in his opening remarks at the 75th anniversary conference of the Division of International Finance. Meanwhile, Goolsbee said that if the "difficult period" of tariff and trade uncertainty passes, and the dual mandate still looks good, the FOMC could be on track to cut interest rates. He said he had seen "very little immediate impact so far in the data," but he was not...
Gold rose more than 2% on Monday to its highest in more than three weeks, as a weaker dollar and a combination of geopolitical risks and economic uncertainty fueled investor demand for safe-haven assets. In addition, tensions between Washington and Beijing resurfaced after U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday accused China of violating an agreement with the U.S. to mutually lift tariffs and trade restrictions on critical minerals. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold (XAU/USD) prices rose to a one-week high, surpassing the $3,350 level during the early European session on Monday (July 2) and looks set to continue rising amid a combination of supportive factors. The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index released on Friday further showed signs of easing inflationary pressures in the US and strengthened the case for further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve (Fed). This, in turn, prompted fresh US Dollar (USD) selling and acted as a tailwind for the non-yielding yellow metal. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver Prices Rise After President Donald Trump's announcement to double import tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum to 50% has sparked more concerns over global trade As of this writing, Silver is at $33,104 Source: Newsmaker.id