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 faced pressure during North American trading hours on Friday (21/2). The white metal fell as the US Dollar (USD) strengthened, with Federal Reserve (Fed) officials continuing to direct a tight monetary policy stance. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of six major currencies, rose near 106.75. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold bullion fell slightly on Friday (21/2) but is still up more than 1% for the week, with trading marked by a sharp increase in holdings in bullion-backed exchange-traded funds. An eighth weekly gain would be the longest winning streak since 2020. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices climbed toward $33 per ounce on Friday, hovering close to four-month highs as trade and geopolitical uncertainties drove demand for safe-haven metals. Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose tariffs on imports of automobiles, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals, while subsequently adding lumber and forest products, reigniting fears of a broader global trade war. Market anxiety also deepened following Trump's remarks calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy a dictator amid ongoing peace talks with Russia to end the war in...
Gold prices fell on Friday (21/2) but were headed for an eighth straight weekly gain after hitting two consecutive record highs, as safe-haven demand remained strong amid concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff plans. Spot gold fell 0.4% to $2,926.54 an ounce by 0945 GMT. Bullion is up about 1.5% this week after rising to a record $2,954.69 on Thursday. U.S. gold futures fell 0.5% to $2,940.90. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver (XAG/USD) prices remained under pressure after rising in the previous session during the Asian trading hours on Friday. Safe-haven metals such as Silver faced selling pressure as risk sentiment strengthened following US President Donald Trump's announcement of potential progress in trade negotiations with China. Trump's remarks helped ease market concerns over tariffs, and he expressed hope that Chinese President Xi Jinping might visit, while also discussing matters related to TikTok. Until this News Released the price of silver was at the level of $ 32,843 Source: Newsmaker.id