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 on Friday (3/7) in early Asian trading.Investors are currently watching the latest developments surrounding tariffs and their impact on the U.S. economy as well as the Federal Reserve's decision. President Donald Trump exempted Mexican and Canadian goods covered by the North American trade agreement known as the USMCA from his 25% tariffs, offering a major reprieve for the U.S.'s two largest trading partners. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver (XAG/USD) prices fell on Thursday (06/03) and eroded some of the weekly gains recorded over the past three days. The white metal is currently trading above the mid-$32.00s, down 0.35% for the day, although the near-term bias seems tilted towards bullish traders and supports prospects for further appreciating moves. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices fell on Thursday as investors digested the latest developments surrounding tariffs and their impact on the U.S. economy and the Federal Reserve's decision. There was more movement on the tariff front on Wednesday, with President Donald Trump delaying new levies imposed on Mexico and Canada by automakers for a month. The move sent yields on Treasury bonds sliding to their lowest levels this year amid growing investor confidence that a trade-related slowdown in growth will prompt the Fed to cut interest rates several times in 2025. Lower borrowing costs and falling yields tend to...
Silver extended its rally above $32 an ounce in early March, supported by a weaker dollar and rising safe-haven demand amid rising global trade tensions. The US imposed tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports on Tuesday, along with an additional 10% duty on Chinese goods, raising the cumulative tariffs on China to 20%. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold held steady on Wednesday, staying close to a record, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and safe-haven demand amid U.S. tariffs. Trump's 25% levies on Mexican and Canadian imports took effect Tuesday, along with a hike in Chinese tariffs to 20%, escalating trade tensions and prompting retaliation. However, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick suggested possible tariff relief for Canada and Mexico. Source: Newsmaker.id