Metals
Market Analysis, Metals, Technical Analysis
Chart of the Day: Gold at five-week lows – what stands behind the decline?
Gold continues its September sell-off. An ounce is currently trading below $4,270, representing its lowest level in five weeks. The precious metal has lost nearly 9% relative to its August peak, with September alone bringing a drop of over 3%. Figure 1: Gold and US 10-Year Treasury Yield [Inverted Axis] (2026) Source: XTB Research, 15.09.2026 […]
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- 2 months ago
Market Analysis, Metals
Iron Ore Slides to Three-Week Low as Supply Builds and China’s Steel Demand Weakens
Today Markets Analysis: Iron ore futures have fallen below CNY 710 per tonne, reaching a three-week low as rising global shipments and weakening Chinese steel demand reinforce concerns that the market remains oversupplied. While steel mills could return to the market to replenish inventories ahead of China’s October National Day holiday, the underlying demand picture […]
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- 2 months ago
Market Analysis, Metals
Gold Rebounds From $4,280 Support as Fed Bets and a Stronger Dollar Cap the Upside
Today Markets Analysis: Gold is attempting to stabilise after falling to a more than one-month low, with XAU/USD recovering from the $4,284–$4,283 area during Asian trading. The rebound shows buyers are still defending important technical support, but the broader environment remains challenging as markets price a Federal Reserve rate hike and US Treasury yields push […]
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- 2 months ago
Market Analysis, Metals
Silver Slides Toward $63 as 5% Treasury Yields Put Pressure on Precious Metals
Today Markets Analysis: Silver is facing renewed selling pressure as rising energy prices, firmer inflation expectations and surging US Treasury yields strengthen the case for tighter monetary policy. XAG/USD fell for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, trading around $63.20 per troy ounce during Asian hours. The move highlights a difficult combination for silver. While […]
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- 2 months ago
Market Analysis, Metals, Uncategorized
Copper Slides to Seven-Week Low as Supply Concerns Ease
Today Markets Analysis: Copper prices remained under pressure Tuesday, trading near $6.30 per pound and close to seven-week lows as fresh deliveries into London warehouses eased concerns over tight global supply. The retreat follows a sharp rally to record highs last week and highlights how quickly positioning can change when physical availability improves and tariff […]
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- 2 months ago
Market Analysis, Metals
Gold Holds Decline as Oil Surge Strengthens Fed Rate Hike Bets
Today Markets Analysis: Gold has remained under pressure below $4,300 an ounce, trading close to its lowest levels in more than a month as surging oil prices reinforce expectations for tighter US monetary policy. Rising energy costs are adding to inflation concerns just as the Federal Reserve prepares for its September policy decision, while higher […]
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- 2 months ago
Institutional, Metals
Copper Extends Fall as Hawkish Fed Bets and Tariff Uncertainty Weigh on Industrial Metals
Today Markets Analysis: Copper futures fell to around $6.40 per pound on Monday, extending last week’s losses and reaching a six-week low as expectations for tighter US monetary policy weighed on risk-sensitive industrial metals. The decline comes as markets increasingly price a 25-basis-point Federal Reserve rate hike on Wednesday, while renewed oil supply disruptions are […]
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- 2 months ago
Metals, Technical Analysis
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD Bears Retain Control Below $64.75–$64.85
Today Markets Analysis: Silver begins the new week on a subdued footing, holding just above $64.00 as traders remain reluctant to establish large directional positions ahead of a heavy central-bank calendar. The technical structure remains bearish, with XAG/USD trading below key resistance around $64.75–$64.91. Central Banks Put Silver Traders on Alert Silver is entering the […]
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- 2 months ago
Metals, Technical Analysis
Gold Remains Under Pressure as Oil Surge Revives Fed Rate-Hike Bets
Today Markets Analysis: Gold prices struggled near $4,300 an ounce on Monday after falling for three consecutive weeks, as a sharp rise in oil prices strengthened expectations for tighter US monetary policy and reduced the appeal of non-yielding bullion. The latest pressure on gold comes from a combination of higher energy prices, persistent inflation and […]
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- 2 months ago
Institutional, Metals
Weekly Market Recap: Wall Street Shrugs Off Hot Inflation as Oil Retreats Despite Geopolitical Risks
Today Markets Analysis: Global markets close the week with investors balancing hotter-than-expected US inflation, shifting Federal Reserve expectations, falling oil prices and escalating geopolitical risks. Wall Street stages a strong rebound despite the renewed prospect of tighter monetary policy, while precious metals recover and crude oil records a sharp correction after a powerful weekly rally. […]
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- 2 months ago