Gold prices (December 24th) in the European session were stable at $4,491 ahead of Christmas Day tomorrow, with the market closing early tonight. Gold prices surged past $4,500 per ounce for the first time, while silver, platinum, and palladium also hit record highs. This increase was driven by surging demand for safe haven assets amid geopolitical and global trade risks, as well as expectations of further US interest rate cuts in 2026. Investors flocked to precious metals as a hedge.According to analysts, this trend is reinforced by the de-globalization narrative, where gold and precious...
Oil prices moved steadily on Tuesday morning (November 25th). WTI held near US$58 per barrel and Brent above US$62 per barrel, supported by risk-on sentiment in global markets and hopes for further interest rate cuts by the Fed. The mood was also helped by the latest communication between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping following the tariff truce. Meanwhile, the market continues to monitor developments in the Ukraine peace talks. If an agreement is reached and sanctions against Russia are eased, Moscow's oil exports could increase to a market already vulnerable to...
Gold prices fell to around $4,040 per ounce on Monday (November 24th), continuing their decline from the weekend. Investors are now awaiting Tuesday's release of US economic data, namely Retail Sales and PPI, for clues on the Fed's policy direction. Expectations for a December interest rate cut have risen again after New York Fed President John Williams signaled support for an imminent rate cut. The market now prices the chance of a December rate cut up to 70%, from around 40% last week following strong employment data. Despite the short-term decline, gold prices are still up around 54%...
Oil prices fell again after posting their biggest weekly decline since early October, as the market assessed the chances of a Ukraine-Russia peace deal. The agreement could pave the way for increased oil supply from Russia, adding pressure to an already oversupplied market. Brent traded at $61.84 per barrel, while WTI hovered below $58. Market participants are also watching for potential sanctions relief against Russia if negotiations progress, which could worsen the projected oil surplus next year.With OPEC+ and American producers continuing to increase production, market sentiment remains...
Silver prices weakened on Friday (November 21), pressured by a combination of a strengthening US dollar, rising bond yields, and a technical correction following the previous rally. The stronger dollar made silver relatively more expensive for holders of other currencies. Meanwhile, expectations that the Fed would not be too aggressive in cutting interest rates reduced market appetite for non-yielding precious metals. At the same time, concerns about a global economic slowdown also weighed on the demand outlook for silver in industries ranging from solar panels to electronics, prompting...
Gold prices fell on Friday (November 21st) as the strengthening US dollar and rising US government bond yields further dampened investor interest in the precious metal. Market participants assessed that the still-solid US employment data and economic indicators made the prospect of a Fed interest rate cut less aggressive, weakening gold's appeal as a non-yielding asset. Amid expectations that high interest rates could persist for longer, some investors have chosen to reduce their gold positions and temporarily shift to dollar-denominated assets, causing the gold price to correct after...