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 found some support above the $3,200 level and pared some of its modest intraday losses, although its upside potential appears limited. The US dollar (USD) fell to a near two-week low amid speculation that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will cut interest rates further in 2025, which turned out to be a key factor offering some support to the non-yielding yellow metal. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver (XAG/USD) is trading lower after Moody's or Financial Survey Institution downgraded the US credit rating one notch from Aaa to Aa1 citing soaring debt levels and rising interest payments. This follows similar downgrades by Fitch Ratings in 2023 and Standard & Poor's in 2011.As of this writing, Silver is trading at $32,181 Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold weakened at the start of the Asian session on Tuesday (20/5). Currently, the price of Gold fell slightly as demand for safe assets from Moody's downgrade for the US faded, and attention returned to easing trade tensions between the two largest economies. The precious metal strengthened at the start of the year as President Donald Trump's aggressive trade policies rattled global markets, but its gains have reversed in May as he stopped or withdrew many of his tariff threats. However, gold is still up more than a fifth this year, and is unlikely to experience a sharp decline due to the...
Silver (XAG/USD) traded slightly higher on Monday (5/19) as broader US dollar weakness fueled demand for alternative safe haven assets. The move came in response to Moody's downgrade of the US sovereign credit rating, which has added to market concerns over fiscal sustainability and long-term growth prospects. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold rose on Monday (5/19) as the dollar slumped after Moody's Ratings removed the US's last top credit rating due to ballooning debt and deficits. Moody's blamed successive administrations and Congress for a ballooning budget deficit that it said showed no signs of abating. And there are concerns the situation could get worse, with Republican lawmakers discussing President Donald Trump's tax and spending package. Source: Newsmaker.id