Commodities

Easing labour market conditions are expected to encourage the Fed to deliver a third interest rate cut next month, even as progress in lowering inflation has stalled. Markets now see a 76% probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut by the Fed in December. Gold has plunged over $170 following the …

Gold prices remained relatively unchanged on Friday, showing resilience despite the release of Retail Sales data in the United States. The precious metal, which had dipped to a two-month low the previous day, found support near its 100-day Simple Moving Average (SMA).While US Retail Sales data indicated continued consumer spending, …

Gold prices held steady during Asian trading on Friday but faced their worst weekly performance in more than three years. This decline comes as stronger-than-expected U.S. inflation figures and less dovish signals from the Federal Reserve have raised doubts about future interest rate cuts. The precious metal has also suffered …

A Perfect Storm for Gold Gold prices have taken a significant hit, plummeting nearly 7% in November, as a confluence of factors has eroded its appeal as a safe-haven asset. The recent US political landscape, coupled with economic and market dynamics, has created a perfect storm for the precious metal. …

Crude oil prices continue to face significant downward pressure as a confluence of bearish factors converge. The recent release of the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) monthly report has further dampened the outlook for 2025 oil demand, adding to the prevailing bearish sentiment.The IEA’s downward revision of its 2025 oil demand …

Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Wednesday, gaining 0.5% to reach $2,609.90 an ounce after recent declines driven by a strong U.S. dollar in the wake of Donald Trump’s re-election. Gold futures, however, dipped 0.4% to $2,615.70 an ounce as of early trading. The yellow metal’s recovery comes …

Dollar Strengthens Ahead of Key Data The US Dollar extended its rally on Wednesday, reaching a six-month high as investors remained optimistic about the “Trump trade.” The upcoming release of crucial US economic data, particularly the Inflation Rate, is set to be a major market mover. Key Developments:US Dollar Index …

Gold prices have experienced a sharp decline, falling below the crucial $2,600 level, as the US Dollar strengthens and Treasury yields rise. This downward trend is primarily driven by a combination of factors, including a less dovish Federal Reserve, escalating geopolitical tensions, and a shift in investor sentiment.A Strengthening Dollar …

Crude Oil prices have faced downward pressure due to a combination of factors, including increased supply and weakening global demand. Despite a brief rebound, the overall market sentiment remains bearish.Key Factors Impacting Oil Prices:OPEC’s Supply Outlook: The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has revised its global oil demand …

The price of WTI drops to about $68.00 in the early Asian session on Tuesday. The USD-denominated oil is impacted by the strengthening USD. Investors were let down by China’s stimulus plan, which caused the WTI price to decline. The benchmark for US crude oil, West Texas Intermediate (WTI), is …