After a few weeks of sideways movements and directionless trading, gold bulls have regained control as prices rose more than 1% on Monday. “After weeks of tight sideways movement, Gold (XAU/USD) has finally broken out of its $3,901.50–$4,059.55 consolidation range, reclaiming its bullish footing and reawakening buyers who’ve been waiting for directional confirmation,” Jasper Osita,
All major commodities were in the green on Monday as gold hit two-week high on US rate cut hopes. Silver prices also surged by more than 3%, tracking gains in the yellow metal. Meanwhile, oil prices rose as well due to optimism that the US government shutdown will potentially end. Base metals were also higher
Barrick Mining announced on Monday an increase in its dividend and an expansion of its share buyback program. This followed the company reporting an adjusted quarterly profit that surpassed estimates. Stronger gold prices contributed to the positive results, helping to counterbalance a decrease in production. According to interim CEO Mark Hill, the Canadian mining company
Oil prices rose slightly on Tuesday as concerns over the latest US sanctions on Russian supply raised fears among investors. Meanwhile, gold prices continued to rise with investors betting on the US Federal Reserve to cut interest rates at their next meeting. Silver also gained on Tuesday, tracking the movement in gold prices. Silver actually
Gold held steady as investors awaited the US House vote on a government reopening deal, which could clarify economic data and the Federal Reserve’s potential path for rate cuts. Silver prices rose nearly 2% on Wednesday as the rally in precious metals overshadowed gold’s gains. Meanwhile, oil prices fell sharply on concerns over an impending
Gold prices have been on the rise since the start of the week, and analysts indicate that the yellow metal may build on its recent gains. Gold prices on COMEX rose for a fifth consecutive session on Thursday to hit its highest level in more than three weeks. At the time of writing, the COMEX
Silver’s rise in the last few sessions has overshadowed gold, with prices hitting yet another record high on Thursday. Experts believe the correction in silver prices has ended, and the current rally has more room to run. Silver prices on COMEX have risen more than $6 since last week, and were trading at a record
Gold and crude oil rose on Thursday even as silver prices outshined all non-agricultural commodities with its impressive rally so far this month. Silver prices have risen 12% in the past four sessions, and have hit record highs. The rally has outperformed gold, which has risen 5% since last week. Meanwhile, oil prices were 1%
Gold prices slumped more than 3% on Friday as a December interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve looks less likely. Silver prices on COMEX plunged over 5%, tracking losses in the yellow metal. Silver has gained sharply over the last few sessions, and had overshadowed gold’s rise. Oil prices on the other hand,