Gold price (XAU/USD) advances during the North American session on Friday, up 0.64% as the US government shutdown extends, while risk aversion keeps US equity markets poised for weekly losses. At the time of writing, Bullion trades at $4,002 after bouncing off daily lows of $3,974.
Silver (XAG/USD) trades little changed on Friday, hovering near $48.30 at the time of writing after easing from intraday highs, as the market remains directionless heading into the weekend.
The Copper price has recently fallen significantly from its record high at the end of October of just over $11,000 per ton, Commerzbank's Head of FX and Commodity Research Thu Lan Nguyen notes.
Yesterday, the World Gold Council published data on Gold ETFs in October, Commerzbank's commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch notes.
In recent days, there have been reports indicating a further increase in Oil production in Libya, Commerzbank's commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch notes.
The US sanctions against Russia's two largest Oil companies announced by US President Trump two weeks ago are now apparently also having an impact on Russia's seaborne crude Oil exports, Commerzbank's commodity analyst Carsten Fritsch notes.
Gold (XAU/USD) trades slightly firmer on Friday, holding within the familiar $3,900-$4,050 range as the prolonged United States (US) government shutdown and cautious sentiment across global markets keep safe-haven demand steady.
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West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price advances on Friday, early in the European session. WTI trades at $60.04 per barrel, up from Thursday’s close at $59.40.Brent Oil Exchange Rate (Brent crude) is also up, advancing from the $63.33 price posted on Thursday, and trading at $63.97.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $59.60 during the Asian trading hours on Friday. The WTI recovers some lost ground on the weaker US Dollar (USD). However, the potential upside might be limited amid increasing excess supply concerns.
Gold price (XAU/USD) trades in positive territory near $3,990 during the early Asian session on Friday. The precious metal edges higher amid a weaker US Dollar (USD) and a renewal of safe-haven demand. Traders await the release of the flash U-Mich Consumer Sentiment survey later on Friday.
Gold price advances on Thursday after reaching a daily high of $4,019, but retreats below the $4,000 mark even though the US Dollar and US Treasury yields tumbled. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades with gains of over 0.10% at around $3,985.