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...
Gold prices rose early in the Asian session on Monday (05/19) moving in the area of $3247. Gold strengthened again after its biggest weekly decline in six months, with interest in safe haven assets driven by increasing concerns about the US economic outlook and budget deficit. Gold bullion rose as much as 1.3% to around $3,245 an ounce in early Asian trading. That happened after Moody's Ratings announced late Friday that it lowered the US government's main credit rating from Aaa to Aa1. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices are moving lower and struggling to hold near the $3,200 level at the time of writing on Friday (05/16) as many questions and concerns arise in the market and among traders. First and foremost, the Ukraine-Russia talks seemed dead and buried even before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shook hands with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the runway in Ankara. Russian President Vladimir Putin did not attend in person and only sent a few low-level diplomats, which was seen as Russia taunting and bullying Ukraine. As of this writing, Gold prices are at $3,205Source:...
Silver eased from its recent gains seen in the previous session, settling around $32.50 during Asian trading hours on Friday (5/16). The metal came under pressure, possibly due to a Financial Times report suggesting that the Trump administration is planning to add several Chinese semiconductor companies to its export blacklist, known as the "entity list." Silver's growing association with the chipmaking industry—due to its critical role in the production of electronics and semiconductors—has heightened the market's sensitivity to the development. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices fell on Friday (5/16) heading for a weekly decline of more than 3%, as easing global trade tensions weakened its appeal as a safe haven asset. The U.S. and China recently agreed to temporarily reduce tariffs for 90 days, easing concerns about the long-term impact of their trade conflict. Geopolitical risks also appeared to ease, with the India-Pakistan ceasefire remaining stable. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver (XAG/USD) prices extended their decline for the second straight session, trading around $31.90 per troy ounce during Asian hours on Thursday (5/15). Technical analysis of the daily chart suggests a weakening bullish outlook, as the precious metal has fallen below an ascending channel pattern. The decline follows productive US-China trade talks over the weekend in Switzerland, where both sides agreed to temporarily lower tariffs to 30% and 10%, respectively, for a period of 90 days—a significant step towards de-escalation. Source: Newsmaker.id