West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $90.75 during the early European trading hours on Wednesday. The potential downside for crude oil prices might be limited as fresh US strikes on Iran dashed hopes of a Middle East breakthrough.
Gold prices fell in India on Wednesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
Gold (XAU/USD) struggles to capitalize on its modest Asian session uptick on Wednesday and seems vulnerable near the $4,500 psychological mark as persistent geopolitical uncertainties continue to act as a tailwind for the US Dollar.
India’s Gold market shows an unusual disconnect after the government raised import duties on the precious metal.
Gold (XAU/USD) price tumbles more than 1.60% on Tuesday as the US Dollar (USD) strengthens on renewed haven demand following US strikes in southern Iran. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades below the $4,500 mark after reaching a daily high of $4,580.
Tradingkey - On May 26, ET, the conflict in Iran escalated once again, leading both major crude oil futures to pare losses. WTI crude futures are currently down 3% at $93.70; Brent crude futures retur
Silver (XAG/USD) trades on the back foot on Tuesday, pressured by a firmer US Dollar (USD) and hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) expectations amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. At the time of writing, XAG/USD is trading around $76.43, down nearly 2.0% on the day.
Gold (XAU/USD) loses ground on Tuesday as the US Dollar (USD) and Oil prices rebound after renewed US military strikes in southern Iran dampen hopes for a quick end to the Middle East war. At the time of writing, XAU/USD is trading around $4,511, easing from an intraday high of $4,580.
Rabobank’s Michael Every argues that the Strait of Hormuz is unlikely to return to normal operations for up to three months, keeping a significant share of global Oil and gas flows constrained.
Gold price (XAU/USD) trades 0.85% lower to near $4,530 during the European trading session on Tuesday. The precious metal faces selling pressure amid growing concerns over the longevity of the ceasefire in the Middle East.
TradingKey - Recently, the US Dollar Index has continued to strengthen as the US-Iran conflict eases. Reports previously stated that both parties would reopen the Strait of Hormuz approximately 30 day
Deutsche Bank’s Jim Reid and team note that Brent Oil has fallen sharply as hopes build for a deal to end the Iran war, with prices dropping back below $100. The bank links recent Oil weakness to reduced stagflation fears and lower inflation expectations.
Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Tuesday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $76.06 per troy ounce, down 2.56% from the $78.06 it cost on Monday.
TradingKey - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Tuesday that negotiations with Iran may take 'several more days' to finalize, once again dashing market expectations for an end to the U.S.-I
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – regains some positive traction on Tuesday and recovers a part of the previous day's heavy losses to the $88.75-$88.70 region, or over a two-week low.
Silver price (XAG/USD) trades 2% lower to near $76.50 during the European trading session on Tuesday. The white metal resumes its downside journey after rising in the last four trading days, as financial market participants turn cautious over peace in the Middle East.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), futures on NYMEX, is up 1.8% to near $91.20 during the early European trading session on Tuesday.
Gold (XAU/USD) comes under renewed selling pressure during the Asian session on Tuesday and reverses a major part of the previous day's move higher to the $4,580 horizontal resistance.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the Strait of Hormuz has to be open “one way or the other," the Guardian reported on Tuesday. Rubio added that negotiating deal language with Iran may take a few days.
US forces conducted "self-defense strikes" in southern Iran on Monday, Fox News reported, citing a US Central Command spokesperson.
US President Donald Trump said negotiations toward a deal with Iran to end their conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz were "proceeding nicely,” Bloomberg reported on Monday.
Gold (XAU/USD) price edges up by over 1.30% on Monday amid thin trading due to the US Memorial Day holiday, yet sentiment remains positive as US equity futures are rising to new all-time highs, while the US Dollar dives. The XAU/USD pair trades at $4,570 after bouncing off daily lows of $4,519.
According to Nikkei, the US and Iran agreed to extend the ceasefire from early April for 60 days, the newspaper reported, citing a source.
Scotiabank’s Global FX Strategy team highlights that global benchmark Oil prices are lower, with WTI nearing the psychologically important $90/bbl level and Brent slipping toward the mid-$90s after briefly trading above $100/bbl.
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Scotiabank’s Global FX Strategy team observes renewed strength in non-energy commodities such as copper, while emphasizing that Gold remains anchored by the technically important $4500/oz level.
Gold (XAU/USD) rebounds sharply on Monday as hopes for a US-Iran deal to end the war in the Middle East and reopen the Strait of Hormuz weigh on the US Dollar (USD) and Oil prices. At the time of writing, XAU/USD is trading around $4,556, up 1.0% on the day.
Oil prices gapped lower at Monday’s opening times, accelerating the decline observed in the last half of the previous week.
Gold (XAU/USD) is trading higher on Monday, favoured by a moderate risk appetite amid recent comments from the US and Iran hinting at progress in peace negotiations.
TradingKey - International oil prices slumped during Monday's Asian trading session as U.S. President Trump stated that U.S.-Iran negotiations were "largely finalized," with both Brent crude July futu