Gold prices recovered 0.20% and are trading at $2,902 per ounce after having experienced a tumultuous week, swinging from record highs to significant losses. The precious metal’s roller-coaster ride reflects the complex interplay of economic data, Federal Reserve policy, and geopolitical risks. Gold Prices Chart – Source: TradingView Stronger-than-expected US …
Read More »Oil Prices Decline as U.S. Crude Stockpiles Rise and Powell Signals Cautious Rate Cuts
Oil prices fell on Wednesday, ending a three-day winning streak, as data showed a sharp rise in U.S. crude inventories and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated that interest rate cuts would not come quickly this year. As of 12:30 GMT, Brent crude declined by 77 cents, or 1%, to …
Read More »Gold Retreats from Record Highs as Powell Signals No Rush for Rate Cuts
Gold prices pulled back from record highs in Asian trading on Wednesday, pressured by rising Treasury yields after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated no urgency in cutting interest rates. Investors also leaned toward the U.S. dollar ahead of key consumer price index (CPI) inflation data, which could influence the …
Read More »Market Drivers: US Session
The US Dollar Index (DXY) is testing the 108.00 support level, even with rising US Treasury yields and Powell’s cautious message. The key event today is the inflation rate release, followed by another Powell testimony, MBA Mortgage Applications data, and the EIA’s weekly US crude oil inventory report. Speeches from …
Read More »Gold Hits Record Highs as Safe-Haven Demand Surges
Gold prices soared to fresh record highs in Asian trade on Tuesday, driven by escalating trade war fears and geopolitical tensions under U.S. President Donald Trump. Spot gold reached a record high of $2,942.69/oz. Gold futures peaked at $2,968.39/oz before slightly retreating. Key Market Drivers: U.S. Trade Tariffs Spark Economic …
Read More »Gold Surges to Record Highs Amid Trade Tariff Uncertainty
Gold prices climbed to all-time highs on Monday, as escalating trade tensions and global economic uncertainty fueled safe-haven demand. Spot gold: Up 1.1% to $2,892.30 per ounce Gold futures (April contract): Up 0.9% to $2,916.05 per ounce Key Drivers: Trump’s Tariff Moves Spark Market Jitters 25% tariffs imposed on all …
Read More »Oil Prices Edge Higher Despite Tariff Concerns and Weak Chinese Demand
Oil prices rose in Asian trading on Monday after three straight weeks of declines, despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariff measures on steel and aluminum imports. Brent crude: Up 0.5% to $75.06 per barrel WTI crude (March contract): Up 0.6% to $71.13 per barrel Key Drivers: Tariffs and Trade …
Read More »Financial Markets’ Weekly Brief: Navigating a Shifting Economic Landscape
Tariffs, Trade Diversification, and the NFP ImpactThe global trade landscape is bracing for potential shifts as the specter of renewed US tariffs looms. Since 2017, even with relatively strong US economic growth, US share of global trade has been on a downward trend, while its share of global GDP and …
Read More »Gold Glows Following Jobs Report as Trade Tensions Flare
Gold prices rose on Friday amidst escalating trade tensions between the US and China, along with a mixed US employment report. The XAU/USD pair is currently trading at $2,862, a 0.24% increase.The prospect of new reciprocal tariffs announced by US officials boosted gold’s safe-haven appeal. Increased tensions could further drive …
Read More »Trump: I will announce reciprocal tariffs next week on many countries
In a series of statements on social media on Friday, US President Donald Trump announced that his intentions to impose broad tariffs on the majority of US trading allies are once again being considered as a way to reduce the US government deficit. Under President Trump’s leadership, the US budget …
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