Gold prices climbed to their highest level since mid-April in Asian trading on Monday, driven by strong expectations of a September Federal Reserve rate cut and heightened safe-haven demand amid Fed independence concerns and tariff-related uncertainty. Spot Gold: $3,480.56/oz (+0.9%) Gold Futures (December): $3,551.82/oz (+1%) August performance: Nearly +5%, marking …
Read More »Oil Prices Fall as Supply Fears Ease, Demand Outlook in Focus
Oil prices slipped in Asian trading on Monday, extending last month’s losses as traders discounted the likelihood of immediate supply disruptions from potential secondary sanctions on Russian crude and instead focused on Chinese factory data for demand cues. Brent October futures: $67.21 (-0.4%) WTI crude futures: $63.78 (-0.4%) August performance: …
Read More »Weekly market wrap: jobs data in focus
The past trading week was marked by a series of impactful developments, ranging from key economic data releases and ongoing tensions between the Federal Reserve and President Donald Trump, to the market reaction following the earnings report of semiconductor giant Nvidia. This weekly summary highlights the main factors that influenced …
Read More »Silver Price Outlook: XAG/USD Surges to 14-Year High, Targets $40.00 Breakthrough
Silver hits its highest level since September 2011. Markets see an 87% likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September, despite elevated core PCE inflation. Technical analysis suggests a potential move above $40.00, with resistance at $41.48 and $43.40, and support at $39.00 and the 100-period EMA.Silver (XAG/USD) continues …
Read More »Gold Shines Bright at Two-Month High Amid Fed Uncertainty and Dollar Weakness
Gold has staged a remarkable comeback, surging to a two-month high near $3,450 as it capitalizes on a softer US Dollar and growing expectations of Federal Reserve policy easing. Despite robust US economic data, the precious metal has found strong demand, fueled by safe-haven flows and persistent geopolitical and monetary …
Read More »Gold and Metals Rise Amid Growing Fed Rate Cut Bets
Gold prices eased slightly on Friday but remained on track for strong gains in August, driven by growing expectations of a September rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Spot gold: $3,409.89/oz (-0.2%) Gold futures (October): $3,469.92/oz (-0.1%) August performance: Up 3.7%, approaching April record highs Drivers of gold strength: Dollar …
Read More »Gold and Metals Rise Amid Growing Fed Rate Cut Bets
Gold prices eased slightly on Friday but remained on track for strong gains in August, driven by growing expectations of a September rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Spot gold: $3,409.89/oz (-0.2%) Gold futures (October): $3,469.92/oz (-0.1%) August performance: Up 3.7%, approaching April record highs Drivers of gold strength: Dollar …
Read More »Dollar Weakens Amid Fed Rate-Cut Bets and Political Uncertainty
The U.S. dollar wavered on Friday, heading for a 2% decline in August against major currencies, as markets weighed rising expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next month against concerns over the central bank’s independence. President Donald Trump’s attempts to influence monetary policy, including firing Fed Governor Lisa …
Read More »Oil Prices Slip as Geopolitical Risks and Tariffs Cloud Outlook
Oil prices fell in Asian trading on Friday, reversing some of Thursday’s gains, amid fading hopes for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal and renewed focus on U.S. tariffs on India. Brent October futures dropped 0.8% to $68.10/barrel. WTI crude futures fell 0.7% to $64.14/barrel. Both contracts are on track for monthly …
Read More »Political Tensions Drive Gold to a Five-Week High Above $3400
Gold prices have surged, reaching a five-week high above $3,400, as market attention shifts from robust economic data to rising political uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve. Despite strong indicators of a resilient U.S. economy, safe-haven demand for the precious metal is dominating market sentiment. The rally is being fueled by …
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