Gold retreated from its recent peak, impacted by market pessimism stemming from President Trump’s aggressive tariff policy. After reaching a record high of $3,167 per ounce on Thursday, prices declined as the potential global economic repercussions of the tariffs became evident.
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WTI crude oil futures fell below $71 per barrel on Wednesday as markets braced for US reciprocal tariffs that could escalate the global trade war. The White House did not disclose details on the size or scope of the tariffs but stated they would take effect immediately after being unveiled on Wednesday. President Trump also […]
Commodities Gold set multiple new records, peaking above $3,055/oz on Mar 19, driven by inflation fears and geopolitical tensions. Copper surged above $5.20/lb on Mar 19, influenced by tariff-driven supply disruptions. Crude fluctuated, impacted by Middle East tensions and sanctions risks, trading near $70/bbl late week. Equities Digital Assets Bitcoin fluctuated around
WTI crude oil futures extended its recent decline toward $66 per barrel on Wednesday, pressured by prospects of increased Russian supply.This follows President Putin’s agreement to halt attacks on Ukrainian energy sites while rejecting a 30-day ceasefire. The potential lifting of Russian sanctions added to concerns over a surplus, as OPEC and its allies plan […]
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Oil prices took a hit this week, and according to Rystad Energy, the bearish mood is real—but temporary. Brent crude briefly dipped near $69 per barrel as markets reacted to OPEC+’s decision to gradually increase output starting in April, while ongoing tariff drama from Washington continues to rattle demand expectations. Higher flows from Kazakhstan and […]
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Oil prices rose on Thursday after heavy sell-offs drove the market to a multi-year low, however, tariff uncertainties and a rising supply outlook capped gains. Brent futures were trading up 39 cents, or 0.56%, at $69.69 a barrel by 0416 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) futures climbed 39 cents, or 0.59%, to […]
Oil prices fell for a third session on Wednesday as plans by major producers to raise output in April combined with concerns that US tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China will slow economic growth and hit fuel demand. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies including Russia, a group known as OPEC+, […]
Global financial markets are on both a technical and an emotional edge as Trump’s tariffs have gone forward, and speculation swirls that he will announce something particularly dramatic in a speech later today. Given the recent movements across the US stock market and the dollar—which has weakened instead of rising—there is growing speculation that we […]
Gold prices have edged slightly higher after a sharp decline from near all-time highs yesterday as economic uncertainty and ongoing fears of instability around Donald Trump’s tariff plans provide some support to the yellow metal as a safe-haven asset. However, movements remain more or less rangebound. The US consumer confidence fell the most since August […]
Hedge funds are turning less optimistic on crude oil’s prospects, trimming net-bullish bets in a further sign of market softening.Net-long positions for US marker West Texas Intermediate fell for a fourth week to the lowest since October. The corresponding measure for global benchmark Brent was dialed back by the most since December in a third […]
Macro: Commodities · Gold hovered near record highs at $2,935 an ounce due to geopolitical tensions, despite the Fed’s rate stance. Concerns grew as Trump suggested pulling US support for Ukraine after Russia’s 2022 invasion, urging Zelenskiy to swiftly negotiate with Russia. · Oil prices
Oil prices steadied following a series of modest gains, as an industry report highlighted another increase in US crude stockpiles, adding to the ongoing uncertainty over global supplies. The industry-funded American Petroleum Institute reported a 3.3 million-barrel increase in US commercial inventories last week, which would be the fourth week of builds if confirmed by
Forex: In the forex market, speculators sold USD at an accelerated pace, leaving the gross long versus eight IMM futures down 15% on the week but still at an elevated level of USD 26.5 billion. All the major currencies, except EUR, saw net buying, led by strong demand for JPY, which lifted the net long […]
Gold Retreats from Record Highs, Silver Sees Volatility, and Crude Oil Holds Near Lows – Saxo Bank
Macro data and headlines Commodities · Gold suffered a sharp correction Friday after testing the all-time highs of 2,942, dropping back as far as 2,877 Friday, but rebounding back above 2,900 into this morning · Silver pumped and dumped Friday, clearing a critical resistance
WTI crude oil futures rose to around $73.9 per barrel on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, raising concerns about potential supply disruptions. The U.S. announced tariffs of 25% on goods from Canada and Mexico, and 10% on those from China, set to take effect on Tuesday. Canadian […]
Forex: In forex, speculators responded to emerging USD weakness by turning net sellers of the greenback for the first time in seven weeks. Overall, however, the response to the 1.1% drop in the Dollar Index was mixed, with light net selling of EUR, CHF, and GBP being more than offset by heavy buying of JPY […]
In forex, speculators ended the year holding a USD 32.3 billion net long USD position versus eight Gold and silver prices have both benefited from the increased uncertainty caused by a wave of Trump announcements following his inauguration, including tariffs, with investors also evaluating their inflationary impact and effects on monetary policies. The latest run-up […]




















