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Trade of The Day – XAU/USD
Facts: Recommendation: Trade: Short position on GOLD at market price Target: 4316, 4288 Stop: 4450 Opinion: The gold market has been trading in a downward move recently. Looking at the technical situation, one can see that the precious metal bounced off the key resistance at $4426. This resistance is a result of previous price reactions, […]
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Iron Ore Slips on Weakening China Demand
Iron ore futures slipped toward CNY 730 per ton, pulling back from six-week highs amid rising concerns over demand in top consumer China as steel margins continued to deteriorate. Industry data showed that only around 30% of steelmakers were profitable as of September 4, down from 32.5% a week earlier and 61% during the same […]
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- 2 months ago
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Steel Pressured by Declining Profit Margins
Steel rebar futures traded around CNY 3,105 per ton, hovering close to two-week lows as profitability across China’s steel industry continued to deteriorate. Industry data showed that only around 30% of steelmakers were profitable as of September 4, down from 32.5% a week earlier and 61% during the same period last year. Meanwhile, China’s blast […]
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- 2 months ago
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Nickel Extends Gains
Nickel traded around $16,900 per tonne, extending gains from the previous session and tracking broader strength across industrial metals. Copper prices remained near fresh record highs, reinforcing continued strength across the industrial metals sector. Battery-sector demand also showed signs of improvement, with recycled nickel sulphate production rising nearly 6% month-on-month in August, driven by stronger […]
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Gold holds steady above $4,400 as traders seem hesitant ahead of US inflation data
Gold (XAU/USD) hovers around the $4,400 mark through the Asian session on Thursday as traders seem hesitant to place directional bets ahead of US inflation figures. The US Producer Price Index (PPI) report will be published later this Thursday, while the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) is due on Friday. The key data will provide […]
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- 2 months ago
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XAG/USD trades firmly near $67.60 ahead of US PPI, CPI data
Silver price (XAG/USD) trades higher at around $67.60 during the Asian trading session on Thursday. The white metal reflects strength as the US Dollar is under pressure ahead of the United States (US) Producer Price Index (PPI) data for August, which will be published at 12:30 GMT. As of writing, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which […]
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Copper Holds Near Record Highs
Copper futures traded around $6.76 per pound on Thursday, staying close to record highs as ongoing supply concerns and tariff uncertainty continued to support prices. Markets were awaiting the Trump administration’s decision on imposing new tariffs on refined metal imports, while the persistent premium for copper futures on New York’s Comex continued to create arbitrage […]
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Platinum Rises Toward Multi-Month Highs
Platinum futures rose above $1,860 an ounce, moving back toward multi-month highs as expectations for stronger industrial demand and constrained mine supply continued to support the market. Industrial demand is forecast to rise 9% this year, supported by a sharp recovery in platinum use in the glass industry, while mine supply remains constrained, particularly in […]
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Aluminum Holds at 4-Week High
Aluminum futures in the UK were at $3,330 per tonne, their highest level in four weeks, supported by persistent supply tightness and shrinking inventories. The ongoing US-Iran conflict has crimped aluminum flows from the Middle East, with GCC output falling 44% year-on-year in July. LME inventories remained near a 36-year low, while SHFE inventories fell […]
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Zinc Tops $4,000 Amid Supply Concerns
Zinc prices surpassed $4,000 per tonne for the first time since 2022, as the market faced significant supply pressures. Production disruptions at several mines, including in China, have raised concerns over concentrate availability, while heightened tensions in the Middle East have restricted Iranian ore shipments. Major zinc mines, including Antamina in Peru and Red Dog […]
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- 2 months ago