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 (XAU/USD) maintained its intraday gains near a two-week high heading into Friday's European session, with investors awaiting a sustained move. The increasing likelihood of a US Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate cut in December proved to be a key factor continuing to benefit the non-yielding yellow metal. Source: Newsmaker.id
World oil prices are approaching their longest monthly decline since 2023. Brent is stable above $63 per barrel and WTI is around $59, with both expected to post a fourth consecutive month of declines in November. Pressure stems from expectations of a global oversupply after OPEC+ reopened production capacity, coupled with increased production from countries outside the alliance. JPMorgan estimates the market could experience a surplus of around 2.8 million barrels per day next year. Market focus is now on Sunday's OPEC+ meeting, which is likely to maintain its plan to temporarily halt...
Silver prices are currently trending in the gold direction, supported by expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in the coming months. The prospect of lower interest rates typically benefits precious metals by suppressing bond yields and making non-interest-bearing assets like silver relatively more attractive. Furthermore, the recent weakening of the US dollar has also helped silver prices remain at relatively high levels, as the metal is traded in dollar denominations. From a fundamental perspective, silver has two main drivers: as a precious metal (a safe haven, an...
In the morning session in Singapore at around 7:36 a.m., gold prices were recorded as having risen 0.7% to $4,187 per ounce, while the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index was flat, indicating no significant pressure from the strengthening dollar. Gold prices were stable but remained on track to rise for the fourth consecutive month. In Asian trading on Friday (November 28th) morning, positive sentiment stemmed from expectations that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates next month. Comments from several Fed officials and the delayed release of economic data have made the market increasingly...
Gold prices (XAU/USD) weakened in the Asian session on Thursday (November 27), retreating from the nearly two-week high reached the previous day. More positive market sentiment, supported by hopes for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal and the prospect of lower global interest rates, prompted some funds to shift away from safe-haven assets like gold. This occurred amid thin trading volume due to the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States. However, gold's weakness so far appears limited. The market remains confident that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its December meeting, while...