Silver prices rose as risk sentiment improved in the market after signs emerged that the US government shutdown was nearing an end. These hopes pushed the US dollar slightly lower and increased interest in precious metals, including silver, which often benefit when political uncertainty eases. However, silver's gains were restrained by the prospect of the Fed's interest rates remaining high in the near term. Investors are now awaiting clarity on the direction of US monetary policy after economic data was delayed due to the shutdown. If the dollar strengthens again or bond yields rise,...
Gold continued to fall after mixed U.S. data prompted traders to book profits ahead of the Federal Reserve's final policy meeting of the year. Bullion was trading near $2,690 an ounce after falling 1.4% on Thursday following a report showing U.S. wholesale inflation unexpectedly rose in November, while applications for unemployment benefits rose last week to a two-month high.
Silver prices rallied again to near one-month highs as the latest US inflation data met expectations, strengthening the case for a Federal Reserve rate cut. The market is now pricing in a near 100% chance of a 25 basis point cut at the Fed's meeting next week. In addition, sentiment was boosted by hopes that Beijing will announce more stimulus measures after a key political meeting. Chinese leaders begin a closed-door Central Economic Work Conference on Wednesday, where they will set economic targets and outline stimulus plans for 2025. Earlier this week, the Politburo committed to a...
Gold (XAU/USD) prices reversed losses in the Asian trading session although they remain below the highest level in more than a month reached on Thursday (12/12). US consumer inflation data released on Wednesday reaffirmed bets that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will deliver a third straight interest rate cut next week. Moreover, persistent geopolitical risks stemming from the Russia-Ukraine war and conflicts in the Middle East, along with concerns about US President-elect Donald Trump's upcoming trade tariffs, continue to act as a tailwind for the safe-haven precious metal.As of this news...
Silver prices traded with a positive bias above the $32.00 level during the Asian session on Thursday and remained close to the one-month highs hit earlier this week. Moreover, the technical setup suggests that the path of least resistance for the white metal remains to the upside. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold rose for a fourth straight day after a key U.S. inflation report bolstered expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut when policymakers meet next week. Bullion traded above $2,720 an ounce — near its highest level in more than two weeks — after consumer price data on Wednesday rose in line with expectations. The report reinforced bets for a 25-basis-point cut at the Fed's final meeting of the year, with swaps traders now largely pricing in the move. Lower borrowing costs typically help bullion, since it doesn't pay interest.