Silver prices (XAG/USD) recovered from their latest decline from the previous session, rebounding toward a 14-year high of $39.13, reached on Monday (July 15th), and traded around $38.40 per troy ounce during the European session on Tuesday. Silver prices strengthened as traders remained cautious ahead of the June US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, which may provide fresh insight into the Federal Reserve's monetary outlook. Silver attracted sellers as Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell indicated that inflation is expected to rise over the summer, driven by tariff-related pressures....
Gold prices rose on Tuesday (July 15th) as concerns over a global trade war fueled demand for safe-haven assets, while investors awaited key US inflation data. Spot gold rose 0.5% to $3,361.39 per ounce, as of 08:16 GMT. US gold futures rose 0.3% to $3,370.40. The US dollar (.DXY), opened in a new tab, fell 0.1%, making gold cheaper for buyers holding other currencies. "Gold strengthened as bullish investors looked to capitalize on the slightly weaker dollar today," said Han Tan, chief market analyst at Nemo.Money. "Gold is enjoying a multitude of supporting factors, ranging from...
Oil prices plummeted on Tuesday (July 15) after U.S. President Donald Trump's lengthy 50-day deadline for Russia to end its war in Ukraine and avoid sanctions eased existing supply concerns. Brent crude futures fell 56 cents, or 0.8%, to $68.65 a barrel at 07:36 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell 62 cents, or 0.9%, to $66.36. "The focus was on Donald Trump, there were concerns he might soon impose sanctions on Russia, and now he's given another 50 days," said Giovanni Staunovo, a commodities analyst at UBS. "Concerns about imminent additional tightening in the market have...
The US dollar (USD) traded slightly weaker on Tuesday (July 15th) as investors prepared for the highly anticipated release of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI). With market participants repositioning ahead of key inflation data, the greenback struggled to maintain its gains from the previous day. The US Dollar Index (DXY) traded slightly lower, holding near the psychological 98.00 level during the European session. Although the index remains supported, it faces key technical resistance at current levels, preventing traders from placing aggressive bets. The broader market mood remains...
Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday (July 15) after U.S. President Donald Trump's lengthy 50-day deadline for Russia to end its war in Ukraine and avoid sanctions eased immediate supply concerns. Brent crude rose 1 cent to $69.22 a barrel at 12:01 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell 7 cents to $66.91. "The focus is on Donald Trump. There were concerns he might soon impose sanctions on Russia, and now he's given another 50 days," said UBS commodities analyst Giovanni Staunovo. "Concerns about imminent additional tightening in the market have eased. That's the main news." Oil...