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 bullion prices rose on Monday (2/24), surpassing the previous peak set on Thursday, before paring gains. Prices have risen for the past eight weeks, the longest streak since 2020. Gold-backed ETFs saw their biggest net inflows since 2022 last week. Growing concerns over disruptive trade and President Trump's geopolitical agenda have boosted demand for gold as a safe-haven asset. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices rose above $32.50 an ounce on Monday (24/2), recovering some of the previous session's losses as the dollar came under pressure from a worsening economic outlook in the US and a stronger euro. Meanwhile, ongoing trade and geopolitical uncertainties continue to fuel safe-haven demand for the precious metal. Last week, US President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on key sectors, including autos, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals and lumber, kept the market on guard. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices are approaching their highest levels today ahead of the European session. Gold is trading at $2,944 per ounce, and tends to be stable. While Tim Waterer, chief market analyst at KCM Trade said, "Disappointing US macro data at the end of last week has chased the dollar, which has opened the door higher for gold,". "With trade uncertainty not likely to go away anytime soon, gold could still aim for a new record high again this week." As of this writing, gold is at $2,944Source: ads@ Newsmaker.id
Silver (XAG/USD) prices moved higher to around $32.60 during Asian trading hours on Monday (24/2). A weaker US Dollar (USD) provided some support to the USD-denominated commodity prices. Meanwhile, uncertainty and concerns over US President Donald Trump's tariff plans could increase inflows of safe-haven assets, contributing to the rise in silver prices. In addition, the market will focus on the release of the US Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) Price Index, the Fed's preferred measure of inflation, on Friday this week. Silver prices when this news was released were at...
Gold Holds Near Record High as Weak U.S. Data Sparks Higher Valuable Asset Buying Gold is trading slightly below last week's record high as unexpectedly weak economic data and rising inflation expectations helped boost demand for higher valuable assets. Gold is trading at $2,937 an ounce, after posting its eighth weekly gain, its longest winning streak since 2020. The rally was supported by a sharp increase in demand for bullion-backed exchange-traded funds, with holdings last week jumping the most since 2022. As of this writing, gold is at $2,937 Source: Newsmaker.id