Silver prices rose as risk sentiment improved in the market after signs emerged that the US government shutdown was nearing an end. These hopes pushed the US dollar slightly lower and increased interest in precious metals, including silver, which often benefit when political uncertainty eases. However, silver's gains were restrained by the prospect of the Fed's interest rates remaining high in the near term. Investors are now awaiting clarity on the direction of US monetary policy after economic data was delayed due to the shutdown. If the dollar strengthens again or bond yields rise,...
Gold fell on Tuesday (September 30th), pressured by a strengthening US dollar and rising Treasury yields, which increased the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets. After rallying to a new record above $3,800, the market was also overshadowed by profit-taking, dampening buying momentum. On the policy front, the market is reassessing the timing of the Fed's interest rate cut, resulting in a decline in risk appetite for riskier assets while reducing flows into hedge funds. Looking ahead, the focus is on the Fed's signals and the release of US data that could alter expectations of an...
Gold hit another record high of $3,854 per ounce, driven by concerns over a potential US government shutdown, prompting investors to seek safe-haven assets. So far this year, gold prices have risen 46%, marking their best annual rate since 1979. Meanwhile, Treasury yields maintained their gains after a previous rally, and the US dollar strengthened slightly following President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 10% tariff on lumber imports. In Asia, stocks rose 0.2%, marking their sixth consecutive month of gains, with Zijin Gold International surging 66% on its Hong Kong trading...
Silver strengthened above $46.90 per troy ounce in European trading today, Monday (September 29, 2025). This movement reflects positive sentiment from investors who are maintaining exposure to the precious metal, amid a combination of fundamental factors such as high industrial demand, a supply deficit, and pressure on the US dollar. Another factor supporting prices is the weakening US dollar. The declining greenback makes silver cheaper for global buyers, particularly from European and Asian countries. Furthermore, expectations that the Fed will begin cutting interest rates in the coming...
Gold prices rose on Monday (September 29th), continuing their upward trend as the US dollar weakened. The weakening greenback made gold cheaper for holders of other currencies, boosting demand in global markets. Furthermore, the decline in US bond yields provided room for gold to move higher, as the opportunity cost of holding non-interest-bearing assets like bullion became lower. From a fundamental perspective, expectations for a Fed interest rate cut remained the main catalyst. The market viewed the latest inflation data as opening the door for the US central bank to ease monetary policy...
World oil prices are currently trading around $69,488 per barrel on Monday morning (September 29, 2025), still moving at low levels after selling pressure from last weekend. Market participants are beginning to reconsider the global demand outlook amid economic uncertainty, including a potential US government shutdown and signs of slowing energy consumption in China. On the supply side, the market is also awaiting OPEC+'s decision on a possible production increase in November. Although a small increase was previously scheduled, speculation is rife that the increase could be larger than...