On Tuesday (September 16), international oil prices rose by more than $1 per barrel as traders weighed the impact of Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian ports and refineries, which may disrupt supply, while awaiting the Fed’s decision. Analysts at JP Morgan noted that attacks on export terminals such

On Tuesday (September 16), international gold prices continued to surge ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. So far this year, gold has risen about 41%, far outperforming U.S. equities over the same period. After breaking above the $3,000/oz mark in March, gold has marched higher,

On last Friday (September 5), the latest U.S. employment data came in far weaker than expected, providing strong justification for the Federal Reserve to cut rates this month and pushing gold out of its consolidation range to a new record high. Data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed

On last Friday (September 5), international oil prices slumped sharply as weak U.S. employment data heightened concerns over the energy demand outlook. Supply risks, however, continue to provide some support to the market. U.S. President Donald Trump recently told European leaders that they must sto

On Tuesday (September 2), international oil prices rose more than 1%, after the U.S. imposed new sanctions on Iran’s oil revenues, while markets awaited the OPEC+ meeting this Sunday (September 7). Analysts widely expect the group will not lift its remaining voluntary production cuts. UBS analysts a

On Tuesday (September 2), amid global economic uncertainty, gold once again demonstrated its unmatched appeal as a traditional safe-haven asset. So far this year, gold has surged by 34.5%, far outperforming other assets. Against the backdrop of six consecutive months of U.S. manufacturing contractio

Due to the U.S. Labor Day holiday, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil futures did not settle on Monday (September 1). As a result, WTI trading volumes were lower. Market concerns remain over Russian oil supply. Citing tanker tracking data, ANZ analysts noted that Russia’s weekly oil exports fro

On Monday (September 1), spot gold prices surged sharply, with prices approaching record highs as doubts over the Federal Reserve’s independence and tariff uncertainties boosted safe-haven demand. Gold extended its recent rally as market participants believed the White House’s response could undermi

On Thursday (August 28), oil prices closed higher after initially falling intraday. Sentiment shifted after the White House said President Donald Trump was “very displeased” upon learning that Russia had launched missile and drone attacks on Ukraine. Oil prices remain under pressure due to expectati

On Thursday (August 28), spot gold prices surged and hit a five-week high, mainly due to a weaker U.S. dollar and safe-haven demand, reflecting investors’ ongoing anxiety over President Donald Trump’s attempt to fire a Federal Reserve governor, which challenges the Fed’s independence. From a technic

On Wednesday (August 27), international oil prices closed higher, driven by U.S. crude inventories falling more than expected, while investors assessed the potential impact of new U.S. tariffs on India. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that crude inventories fell by 2.4 mill

On Wednesday (August 27), gold prices showed relative stability under the dual influence of Federal Reserve policy uncertainty and geopolitical risks, though underlying volatility remains significant. The gold market stands at a crossroads of multiple factors: its current stability stems from a wait

On Thursday (August 21), international oil prices rose nearly $1 per barrel, as Russia and Ukraine blamed each other over stalled peace talks, while U.S. data showed strong demand in the world’s largest oil consumer. Analysts noted that tight U.S. domestic inventories contrast with IEA and EIA forec

On Friday (August 22) during the Asian session, spot gold traded in a narrow range and is currently at $3,338.25/oz. The market generally expects Powell will not explicitly signal a September rate cut, but if he hints at more room for easing, gold may see a rebound opportunity. In the short term, if

On Wednesday (August 20), international oil prices rose about 1%, mainly supported by a larger-than-expected drop in U.S. crude inventories. Meanwhile, investors continue to monitor progress in Russia-Ukraine peace talks, although sanctions on Russian oil remain in effect. Data from the U.S. Energy