Investment metals: Governance risk meets hard asset demand President Trump’s attempted—and legally contested—removal of Fed Governor Lisa Cook is less about an individual and more about the institution. Whatever the legal outcome, the signal is clear: political pressure on the central bank is
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Gold has continued to outperform forecasts this year, reinforcing its reputation as the ultimate safe-haven asset. UBS has upgraded its projections, expecting an average of $3,600 per ounce in Q1 2026 and $3,700 in Q2 2026, levels it anticipates will hold into the following quarter. After reaching a record $3,500 in April 2025 and consolidating […]
Gold and silver have been trading in tight, range-bound zones with muted volatility despite positive year-to-date gains (+26% for gold, +30% for silver). Support remains solid from steady ETF inflows, central bank purchases, and persistent investment demand, including gold-backed ETFs at multi-year highs and ongoing but modest bullion flows. However, major
Oil fell 1.2% on Monday and steadied after an early drop on Tuesday, as investors await Friday’s meeting between US and Russian leaders for fresh direction. Traders are closely watching the lead-up to the talks, which could result in eased US sanctions on OPEC+ member Russia and potentially bring more supply to the market. Prices […]
Oil fell 5% last week, its biggest drop since June, before a meeting between the US and Russian leaders on Friday, which is raising the prospect of an end to the war in Ukraine and more supply. President Donald Trump did not announce new sanctions on Russia or tariffs on its energy buyers during the […]
Commodities In the week to August 5, several major developments drove positioning changes across key commodities. Trump’s abrupt reversal on copper tariffs triggered a 22% slump in New York prices, prompting funds to halve their HG copper net long. In energy, OPEC+’s continued production increases—potentially into a softening demand period—pressured crude oil, while fading
Despite OPEC+’s planned production increase in September, the crude oil market displays underlying bullish momentum. Today, Brent and WTI both rebounded by 0.68% to $69.50 and $66.90 respectively, defying previous session losses, underscoring market resilience. While the 547,000 bpd increase from OPEC+ (part of a larger 528,000 bpd total quota adjustment) aims to
Oil Rallies on Tariff Threats, Gold Slips as Dollar Gains Strength : Comments from Century Financial
Crude Oil prices rallied to a weekly high on Monday, with WTI up 2.79% and Brent up 2.89% by close. This was driven as investors digested President Trump’s threat towards Russia. He stated that Russia would be given a new deadline of 10 to 12 days to make progress towards ending the war with Ukraine, […]
Crude oil prices edged higher today as investors digested fresh developments in U.S. trade policy. Brent climbed by 0.15% toward $68 after a three-day retreat, while WTI increased by 0.32% near $65.30. The gains followed President Trump’s announcement of new tariff agreements—19% with the Philippines and 15% with Japan.Adding to the momentum, U.S. Treasury Secretary […]
Oil prices remained largely stable on Monday, with Crude trading at $68.60 and WTI at $65.85, balancing new European sanctions targeting Russian oil with concerns that escalating tariffs could stifle fuel demand, even as OPEC producers increase output. The EU’s 18th sanctions package aims to cut Russia’s oil revenues by banning imports of petroleum products
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After a phenomenal first half, the investment metals sector has entered a period of consolidation. Gold has traded sideways for the past twelve weeks, creating space for silver and platinum to play catch-up. Yet with year-to-date gains of roughly 26% for gold and silver—and a remarkable 54% for platinum—the natural question from investors is: Is […]
Crude Oil prices bounced back significantly on Monday, with a 1.95% rise in WTI and a 2.41% rise in Brent by the close. Despite an increase in supply from OPEC+ members over the weekend, crude oil prices continued to rise. This could primarily be due to renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, specifically after […]
WTI dipped by 0.32% today and is currently trading at $66.26. From a fundamental standpoint, the API’s weekly Crude Oil Stocks report was released today. The actuals were recorded at 680K barrels, versus an expected decline of 2.26 million. This triggered a bearish sentiment among participants. From a technical stance, WTI continues to trade close […]
Despite recent losses from risk-off sentiment unwinding, gold has rebounded strongly after testing and bouncing off the long-term bullish trendline. Today, gold prices have surged by 1%, reaching around $3,336 per ounce. This rise is fueled by the dollar’s retreat, driven by concerns over the expanding US government deficit and the progress of a massive […]
Swiss Gold Dubai has officially launched its exclusive collection of investment-grade gold bars and Silver coins in the heart of Dubai’s Gold Souq, offering investors a refined, reliable, and rewarding opportunity as gold prices soar globally. As gold edges closer to an anticipated US$4,000 per ounce by 2026, SwissGold GCC positions itself at the forefront […]
Crude prices rose on Monday, briefly touching five-month highs as geopolitical risks in the Middle East escalated. Investor anxiety is mounting over potential Iranian retaliation following U.S. strikes on its nuclear facilities, especially after Iran’s parliament approved measures to potentially block the Strait of Hormuz. While oil prices initially reacted to the headline
AvaTrade, a leading global trading company, has released the latest data from its key GCC platforms, reinforcing its role as a source of real-time market intelligence. Covering activity across the region since April 1st, the data reveals the Top 25 most traded instruments by USD volume, with gold taking the lead. By sharing these insights, […]
Crude prices extended Friday’s surge in early Monday trade but failed to hold higher levels, with WTI retreating to $71.56 and Brent easing to $73.25 after jumping over 13% intraday on Friday. The rally, driven by escalating Israel-Iran tensions, briefly pushed prices to multi-month highs before profit-taking and cooling momentum pulled them back toward last […]
Oil prices eased on Wednesday, following a 1% decline on Tuesday, as markets weighed the results of U.S.-China trade talks, which still await President Donald Trump’s review, against concerns over weak Chinese oil demand and rising OPEC+ output. The recent price pullback reflects a combination of profit-taking and market caution ahead of the official U.S.-China […]
















