Silver opened at 43,958 at the start of the Asian session, holding near its highest level in over 14 years. Market sentiment remains positive after the Fed cut interest rates last week, which has increased the demand for non-yielding assets like gold and silver. Additional support comes from industrial demand, particularly in China's renewable energy and solar panels, which continues to maintain high demand for silver. Furthermore, geopolitical tensions between Russia and NATO have strengthened investor interest in safe-haven assets. Fund flows into precious metal-based ETFs have also...
The global gold price has once again made history, breaking a new record high of US$3,546 per ounce in trading on Wednesday (September 3) morning. This surge was triggered by growing expectations of a Federal Reserve (The Fed) interest rate cut, a weakening US dollar, and a surge in investor funds flowing into safe-haven assets. The market believes the US central bank is highly likely to cut interest rates at its September meeting. A looser monetary policy has weakened the US dollar and increased gold's appeal as a hedge. President Donald Trump's pressure on the Federal Reserve and...
Oil prices rose slightly amid geopolitical tensions, particularly the Ukraine attack on Russian refineries that has strained supply, as well as low inventories in the US.However, the global demand outlook is weak due to the US trade war and the risk of an economic slowdown. The market is awaiting the OPEC+ decision later this week, which is expected to maintain stable supply.Oil prices at the time of writing were at $68.86DISCLAIMERNote: This article is analytical for analytical purposes only and is not a definitive reference. Consider fundamental and technical developments in trading before...
Gold prices (XAU/USD) strengthened on a combination of bets on a Fed rate cut this month and a weaker US dollar, which has depressed real yields and increased the appeal of zero-coupon assets. The dovish tone from Fed officials and the PCE data, which met expectations, kept the likelihood of a 25 bps cut high. On the sentiment side, concerns about the Fed's independence and uncertainty regarding US tariffs also fueled hedging demand. Inflows into gold-backed ETFs and continued central bank buying added to fundamental support. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver is trading around $40.6 per ounce, near its highest level since 2011. Positive sentiment stems from expectations of a Fed interest rate cut this month and growing safe-haven demand amid uncertainty over US tariff policy. On the industrial front, silver's prospects are also supported by surging demand for the green energy sector. China's solar cell exports surged more than 70% in the first half of this year, particularly to India, strengthening the outlook for global silver consumption.Silver prices at the time of writing were up 2.21% at $40.653/Toz.DISCLAIMER Note: This article is...
Gold prices rose to their highest level in more than four months as many investors sought a safe haven amid uncertainty over US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs. This rise was also supported by speculation that the Federal Reserve (The Fed) would cut interest rates in September. Furthermore, the US dollar weakened, making gold a more attractive investment option. Spot gold prices are currently near the record high reached in late April. Uncertainty intensified after a court declared the trade tariffs illegal, although they remain in effect until October while Trump plans to appeal....