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 held below $30.5 an ounce on Tuesday (12/17) after facing heavy selling pressure in recent sessions, weighed down by concerns about a more measured pace of easing from the U.S. Federal Reserve next year. The Fed is widely expected to implement a 25 basis point interest rate cut this week, but may signal fewer cuts for 2025 due to concerns about a potential resurgence in inflation. Silver and other metals are also facing pressure from ongoing demand uncertainty in China, the world's largest consumer of the metal. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold was trading at $2,652 an ounce, on Tuesday morning (12/17) after posting a modest gain in the previous session as investors analyzed mixed U.S. data. Meanwhile, traders are now remaining cautious ahead of interest rate decisions by major central banks, including the Federal Reserve, due to be released on Wednesday this week. Source: NewsMaker
Gold (XAU/USD) started the week on a relatively positive note, with the US dollar (USD) weighed down by a slight decline in US Treasury yields and weaker-than-expected US manufacturing figures. However, the precious metal remains close to recent lows after a 2.5% sell-off late last week.US Treasury yields fell on Monday after a sharp rally last week, taking some of the recent bullish pressure off the US dollar. Investors appeared cautious about placing directional US dollar bets as they prepare for the all-important Federal Reserve (Fed) monetary policy decision on Wednesday.As of this news...
Silver held around $30.5 an ounce on Monday (12/16) after falling more than 4% over the past two sessions, as investors prepared for the latest U.S. Federal Reserve policy decision this week. The Fed is widely expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday, but traders scaled back expectations for further easing next year. Silver prices were also pressured by persistent demand concerns in major consumer China. Source: Newsmaker
Gold was at $2,650 on Monday (12/16) in early Asian trading. Gold prices gained slightly as the Federal Reserve's final interest rate decision of the year looms, with traders also weighing the policy outlook for 2025.The Fed is widely expected to cut interest rates by a quarter point at its meeting on Wednesday, and swaps traders are pricing in a total of three quarter-point rate cuts over the next 12 months. Lower interest rates are generally positive for gold, as it does not pay interest. Source: Newsmaker.id