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 rose on Thursday (1/30). The precious metal maintained its gains amid dovish signals from major central banks. However, Silver's gains were limited as the Fed delivered an aggressive message by removing language that indicated confidence in inflation moving towards its 2% target. In addition, the central bank acknowledged strong economic growth and labor market conditions. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold attempted to enter positive territory on Thursday (1/30) as the dollar weakened, while investors focused on U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff plans and a key inflation report for further monetary policy cues. Earlier this week, the White House said Trump still planned to hit Mexico and Canada with steep tariffs on Saturday and that he was "strongly" considering some tariffs on China. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver (XAG/USD) prices extended gains for the third straight session, trading around $30.90 per troy ounce during Asian trading hours on Thursday (30/1). The precious metal maintained its gains amid dovish signals from major central banks. The Bank of Canada (BoC) has ended its quantitative easing and joined Sweden's Riksbank in delivering an interest rate cut Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices moved lower as the US Federal Reserve (Fed) turned hawkish. The Fed dropped inflation language, indicating a shift towards keeping interest rates unchanged. XAU/USD traded volatilely in the range of $2,750 - $2,740 as Fed Chair Jerome Powell delivered his statement. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver (XAG/USD) prices traded with slight gains on Wednesday (1/29). Uncertainty surrounding new tariff policies under US President Donald Trump's administration could provide some support to the precious metal. The Fed's rate decision will play a key role in shaping the direction of Silver prices. The US central bank is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its January meeting in the current range of 4.25%–4.50%. Source: Newsmaker.id