Commodities

President Trump Outlines Vision for a “Golden Age”In his inaugural address after being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, Donald Trump presented his vision for ushering America into a “golden age.” Speaking at the Capitol Rotunda, Trump detailed his administration’s “America First” …

Market Response to Trump’s Inauguration Gold prices saw a moderate increase on Monday as market liquidity remained thin following the swearing-in of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States. During his inauguration speech, the US dollar experienced a significant dip, reaching a nine-day low, as Trump indicated …

Oil prices started the week slightly lower, as markets balanced optimism over tighter supplies against cautious anticipation of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s policy announcements. Price Movements Brent crude futures for March delivery fell 0.2% to $80.61 a barrel. WTI crude futures dipped 0.1% to $77.31 a barrel.This decline follows four …

Wildfires Ignite Inflation Fears as Economic Headwinds IntensifyThe recent wildfires in Los Angeles have ignited concerns beyond the immediate human and environmental toll. Economists warn that these infernos will not only scorch the land but also fan the flames of inflation, further complicating the Federal Reserve’s fight to bring prices …

Gold prices hovered near a one-month high during Asian trading hours on Friday, driven by investor uncertainty over U.S. interest rate policy and the incoming administration of President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, industrial metals like copper gained ground, buoyed by robust economic data from China. Gold Gains on Dollar Weakness and …

Oil prices experienced a slight decline, driven by a convergence of factors. A potential ceasefire agreement in the Red Sea, aimed at halting Houthi attacks on shipping, has eased maritime security concerns and reduced geopolitical risk premiums. This development, coupled with a recent agreement between Israel and Hamas to end …

The Canadian Dollar weakened against the US Dollar on Thursday, extending its recent consolidation phase. A lack of significant economic data releases from Canada left the Loonie vulnerable to market shifts.USD/CAD traded near multi-year highs, hovering around the 1.4400 level. While US Retail Sales and Initial Jobless Claims showed some …

Gold prices surged above the $2,700 mark on Thursday and is trading even above this level, at $2,714 at the timee of writing. This bold price action is certainly fueled by a weaker US Dollar and declining US Treasury yields. This rally comes amidst mixed economic data from the United …

Oil prices extended their gains for a second consecutive session on Thursday, bolstered by concerns over potential supply disruptions due to expanded U.S. sanctions on Russia, a sharper-than-expected drop in U.S. crude inventories, and signs of improving global demand. Price Movements Brent Crude: Increased by 23 cents (0.3%) to $82.26 …

US Dollar weakened on Wednesday, extending its recent corrective decline. The release of the December Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which largely met market expectations, provided further impetus for the dollar’s weakness. This fueled speculation that the Federal Reserve may maintain its current interest rate stance, potentially opening the door …