Gold prices saw a sharp rise in Asian trading on Thursday, as safe-haven demand surged due to escalating concerns over potential military action with Iran and a risk-averse reaction to President Donald Trump’s comments on trade tariffs. Spot gold rose 0.6% to $3,374.94 per ounce, while gold futures for August …
Read More »Market Drivers: Assets Dance to CPI Data, US-China Trade Talks
Markets buzzed with activity on June 11, 2025, as assets like gold, silver, and the Canadian Dollar reacted to a softer-than-expected US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report and progress in US-China trade talks. The cooling inflation figures sparked hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts, while a tentative trade framework eased …
Read More »Silver Stalls Near 13-Year Highs: Trade Talks, CPI Data Hold the Key
Silver prices (XAG/USD) have hit a speed bump after a meteoric rise to 13-year highs near $37.00, now hovering around $36.00, down -1.29% on the day, as markets digest easing US-China trade tensions and await critical US inflation data. The white metal’s recent surge, driven by safe-haven demand and industrial …
Read More »US-China Trade Deal: A Step Toward Stability or a Fragile Truce?
On June 11, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a US-China trade deal as “done” via his Truth Social platform, marking a potential turning point in the tense economic relationship between the two global powers. Following marathon talks in London, negotiators have agreed on a framework to revive the Geneva Consensus, …
Read More »Gold Prices Surge on Cooling US Inflation and Fed Rate Cut Bets
Gold prices climbed modestly on Wednesday, with XAU/USD trading near $3,341.75, up up+0.55% after briefly touching $3,360. The uptick follows a softer-than-expected US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for May, which has fueled expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts as early as September. This development, coupled with ongoing US-China trade …
Read More »Supply Outlook: EU Eyes Russian Imports, and US Inventories Signal Market Shift
According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), US crude oil production is projected to decrease by 50,000 barrels per day in 2026, falling to 13.37 million b/d, marking the first yearly drop since 2021. The 2025 production growth estimate remains steady at 210,000 b/d. This reduction is attributed to a …
Read More »Trade Optimism, Shrinking Inventories Fuel Oil Prices Rally
WTI crude oil prices have climbed above $65.00, marking a significant 2% intraday gain as of June 11, 2025. This surge stems from renewed optimism in US-China trade negotiations and a sharper-than-expected decline in US oil inventories. These factors signal stronger demand and tighter supply, driving market momentum. What does …
Read More »European Stocks Trade Flat as Markets Eye U.S. CPI, U.K. Spending Review, and China Trade Talks
European stock markets opened Wednesday in narrow ranges as investors absorbed the implications of the recently concluded U.S.-China trade talks and braced for key inflation data out of the U.S. As of 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX edged down by 0.1%, while France’s CAC 40 gained 0.2%, and the …
Read More »Gold Rises as Trump Tariff Ruling Offsets China Trade Optimism; CPI Data Eyed
Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Wednesday, buoyed by safe-haven demand after a U.S. court upheld President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs, tempering market enthusiasm over recent progress in U.S.-China trade negotiations. Spot gold gained 0.6%, reaching $3,341.03 per ounce, while August gold futures climbed by the same margin …
Read More »Energy Market Story: Crude Retreats as Profit-Taking Caps Trade-Driven Surge
The energy market on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, saw West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil surge to a two-month high of $66.64 before retreating to $65.18, down 0.70%, while Brent crude hit $68.00 but settled at $67.03, down 0.62%. Natural gas faced pressure, sliding 2.13% toward $3.50. Optimism from US-China …
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