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 extended losses on Friday, weighed down by demand uncertainty, strong supply and a strong dollar. Investors also weighed the latest PCE report, which showed U.S. PCE prices rose 0.3% month-on-month and 2.5% year-on-year, while consumer spending unexpectedly fell 0.2% and income jumped 0.9%. Adding to market concerns, President Donald Trump confirmed that his proposed 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods will go into effect on March 4, along with an additional 10% duty on Chinese imports. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices fell more than 1% on Friday (28/2) as the dollar held near its highest level in two weeks after US inflation data matched expectations, suggesting the Federal Reserve may be cautious about additional interest rate cuts. Higher interest rates stoked the appeal of gold that did not provide an unbalanced yield. However, gold as a safe haven asset is set for a second straight monthly gain, driven by concerns over Trump's tariff plans. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices held around $31.20 an ounce on Friday and are set to fall nearly 4% for the week, pressured by demand uncertainty, strong supply and some profit-taking. A stronger dollar also weighed on silver prices after U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed Thursday that his proposed 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada would go into effect on March 4, along with an additional 10% duty on imports from China. Hecla Mining Company, the largest U.S. silver producer, reported a 13% increase in silver production for 2024, mining 16.2 million ounces (moz), marking the second-highest production...
Gold prices fell on Friday (28/2) and were set to post their biggest weekly decline since November on a stronger dollar, while investors awaited key U.S. inflation data for clues on the direction of Federal Reserve monetary policy. The dollar index, meanwhile, was set for a weekly gain of 0.7%, making dollar-priced gold more expensive for foreign buyers. In addition, IG market strategist Yeap Jun Rong said. "Although gold is considered a safe asset, uncertainties on the trade front may still cause profit-taking to spread further, amid a stronger U.S. dollar," Gold price when this news was...
Gold (XAU/USD) prices triggered some extended selling for the second straight day and fell to a more than two-week low as Speculation that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will maintain its hawkish stance on the back of persistently high inflation helped the dollar extend this week's recovery from its lowest level since December 10. This turned out to be a key factor driving flows away from the non-yielding yellow metal.Gold price at the time of this news release was at $2,864 Source: Newsmaker.id