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...
Silver (XAG/USD) prices fell after hitting a five-month high of $34.23 on Tuesday (3/19), trading around $33.70 per troy ounce during European trading hours on Wednesday. The decline came as silver investors took a breather ahead of the Federal Reserve's (Fed) interest rate decision later in the day. Traders will likely be watching the Fed's latest economic projections for insight into the future trajectory of US interest rates. Higher interest rates tend to weigh on demand for non-yielding assets such as Silver, limiting its upside potential. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold fell slightly in early European trading on Wednesday (03/19), correcting slightly lower to near $3,030 at the time of writing. After climbing higher and hitting a new all-time high of $3,045 earlier in the day. The positive move came after headlines emerged that authorities had detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a major political rival of President Tayyip Erdogan, on charges including corruption and aiding a terrorist group. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices rose to $34 on Tuesday in European trading.Continuing its upward momentum for the fourth straight day. This is supported by increasing concerns over the impact of further tariffs from US President Donald Trump. This has triggered efforts to send silver to the US in an attempt to get a premium price in New York, which may cause pressure in London. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold rose above the $3,000 level on Tuesday (03/18), hitting a new record high as demand for safe-haven assets strengthened ahead of the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. With the Fed expected to leave interest rates unchanged, investors will focus on the central bank's latest economic projections and Chairman Jerome Powell's press conference for signals on future policy direction, especially amid trade and tariff concerns. Geopolitical tensions are also contributing to market uncertainty. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices rose above $2,998 per ounce after Retail Sales data was released. This is supported by increasingly heated Geopolitical factors, Trump Tariffs and weak US Retail Sales data results, which can lift the movement of Gold prices up. New geopolitical risks boosted gold bullion prices after the US said it would continue its attacks on Yemen's Houthis until they stop attacks on shipping in the Red Sea. Source: Newsmaker.id