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 prices strengthened at the beginning of this year and remained positive for the start of the Asian session trading on Friday (3/1), driven by the cessation of the US bond yield rally after experiencing a surge of more than 10% in the last four weeks. Meanwhile, the US Dollar Index (DXY) is still trading sideways approaching its highest level in more than two years. In addition, the outlook for the US Dollar and bond yields is expected to remain strong because the Federal Reserve (Fed) is expected to provide only a small interest rate cut this year because officials are optimistic...
Gold hit a two-week high on Thursday, boosted by safe-haven buying and a decline in U.S. Treasury yields, as markets positioned for the prospect of looming Federal Reserve interest rates and President-elect Donald Trump's trade tariffs.Bullion thrives in a low-interest environment and acts as a hedge against economic and geopolitical risks.Russia launched a drone strike in Kyiv early Wednesday, causing damage in at least two districts, while the Israeli military struck the outskirts of Gaza City.Until this news was released, Gold was at $ 2,660 Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver (XAG/USD) prices started 2025 on a strong note. The white metal gained nearly 1.50% in the European session on Thursday (02/01) and rose to near $29.40. The asset gained as the rally in US bond yields stalled after surging more than 10% in the past four weeksThe 10-year US Treasury yield dipped to near 4.55%. Lower yields on interest-bearing assets suggest a lower opportunity cost for non-yielding assets, such as Silver, which increases its appeal.Meanwhile, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of six major currencies, traded sideways near a more than...
Silver prices rose significantly on Thursday (2/1), the asset strengthened as the US bond yield rally stalled after surging more than 10% in the past four weeks. While market players are currently still looking for more clarity on the US Federal Reserve's interest rate path and President-elect Donald Trump's policies.The 10-year US Treasury yield fell to near 4.55%. Lower bond yields on interest-bearing assets indicate lower opportunity costs for non-yielding assets, such as Silver, which increases its appeal.Silver prices at the time of this news release +1.5% traded at the level of...
Gold edged higher after posting its biggest speculative gain since 2010, with traders pricing in the prospect of slower monetary easing by the Federal Reserve in 2025. "Despite the Fed's cautious tone, continued central bank buying and geopolitical uncertainties are expected to keep gold in focus as a preferred safe-haven asset," Kaynat Chainwala, an analyst at Kotak Securities, wrote in a note. Source: Newsmaker