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 fell again on Tuesday (4/8) as the White House announced that 104% tariffs on China would go into effect at noon Eastern Time, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, in retaliation for China's 34% tariffs on U.S. exports. She added that the tariffs would be levied starting April 9. Investors are now awaiting the minutes of the U.S. Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting on Wednesday for further clues on the direction of interest rate cuts. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices rose on Tuesday, helped by global trade tensions between the U.S. and its major trading partners, and a weaker dollar. Spot gold rose 0.8% to $3,005.21 an ounce by 0847 GMT, after hitting its lowest level since March 13. U.S. gold futures rose 1.6% to $3,020.70. Spot gold remains up nearly 15% for the year, driven by geopolitical and economic uncertainty, strong central bank demand and rising flows into gold-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver (XAG/USD) prices posted modest gains around $30.15 during Asian trading hours on Tuesday (4/8). Silver's gains may be limited as investors liquidate positions to secure profits, possibly covering losses or margin calls on declining asset valuations, triggered by concerns over a global trade war. However, a weaker greenback may help limit losses in the USD-denominated commodity. At the time of writing, silver prices were trading at $30,179. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver's downtrend has stalled and may be ready to rise due to several technical factors. The economic dynamics of the US, China and India can also contribute to price changes, for the US and especially China, their large industrial sectors use Silver in various processes. In India, consumer demand for precious metals for jewelry also plays a significant role in determining prices.As of this writing, Silver is at $30,081 Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices tended to be stable in the area of $2991-$2981 on Tuesday (8/4) this was accompanied by concerns that US President Donald Trump's trade war could risk causing a global economic downturn, driving demand for safe haven assets, indicating a pause in asset sell-offs in the past few days. Amid the global economic turmoil due to Donald Trump's widespread Tariffs, Gold is still a safe haven asset. The sharp decline that has occurred is only temporary, furthermore several factors are still very supportive of the increase in Gold prices. Source: Newsmaker.id-ads