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Gold Holds Near $4,150 as Geopolitical Risks and Equity Sell-Off Support Safe-Haven Demand
Today Markets Analysis Gold held around $4,150 per ounce on Friday after rebounding in the previous session, as falling equity markets and heightened geopolitical risks encouraged investors to seek protection in precious metals and government bonds. The decline in bond yields has eased pressure on gold, which does not pay interest. However, the outlook remains […]
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Lithium Prices Crash to 10-Month Low at CNY 100,000 as China Oversupply and EV Demand Concerns Weigh on Market
Today Markets Analysis | Lithium | Battery Metals | Electric Vehicles | Commodities Lithium carbonate prices in China have fallen to CNY 100,000 per tonne in October, their lowest level in nearly ten months, as concerns over softer battery demand combine with ample supply and rising reported inventories. The decline highlights the challenges facing the […]
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- 1 week ago
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Gold Price Outlook: Central Banks Buy Most Gold in Nearly Two Years as Bullion Tests $4,100 Support
Today Markets Analysis | Gold | Precious Metals | Federal Reserve | Central Bank Demand Gold is attempting to recover from its recent sell-off, rising more than 1% as investors assess the impact of higher US Treasury yields, Federal Reserve rate expectations and persistent geopolitical uncertainty. The precious metal has stabilised around the $4,100–$4,150 per […]
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Nickel Price Forecast: Futures Fall Below $15,300 as Global Surplus Concerns Weigh on Market
Nickel prices have fallen below $15,300 per tonne, reaching their lowest level since December 2025 as expectations of a global supply surplus continue to pressure the market. The International Nickel Study Group (INSG) has revised its 2026 outlook from a 32,000-tonne deficit to a 19,000-tonne surplus and expects the excess to widen to 70,000 tonnes […]
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- 1 week ago
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Zinc Price Forecast: Futures Fall to Two-Month Low Near $3,670 as Chinese Supply and US Dollar Pressure Prices
Zinc futures have fallen to approximately $3,670 per tonne in mid-October, reaching their lowest level since early August. The decline reflects expectations of increased Chinese zinc concentrate availability and renewed pressure from a stronger US dollar. However, tightening production conditions in Western markets and uncertainty surrounding European smelting capacity continue to create a more complex […]
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Copper Price Forecast: Mining Disruptions Support Prices as Fed Concerns Weigh on Demand
Copper futures are facing renewed selling pressure, moving towards $6.50 per pound after extending losses for a third consecutive session. Stronger-than-expected US inflation has increased concerns about further Federal Reserve rate hikes, raising the risk that higher borrowing costs could weaken industrial activity and metals consumption. However, supply disruptions across Chile, the world’s largest copper-producing […]
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- 1 week ago
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Gold Price Forecast: Bullion Recovers Towards $4,150 as Oil Retreats and Fed Risks Persist
Gold has climbed towards $4,150 per ounce, recovering from recent losses as the end of crude oil’s five-session rally eases some pressure across financial markets. However, the recovery remains vulnerable to changing expectations for US monetary policy. September inflation exceeded forecasts, strengthening concerns that the Federal Reserve may need to maintain tighter financial conditions or […]
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Metals Market Forecast: Silver Plunges 5.96% as Platinum, Lithium and Gold Extend Losses
The metals complex is experiencing broad selling pressure, led by a sharp 5.96% decline in silver. Platinum has fallen 3.92%, lithium carbonate has lost 3.05%, and gold is down 1.33%. The scale of the declines highlights weakness across both precious and industrial metals, although the underlying drivers differ. Silver and platinum are exposed to industrial […]
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Steel Price Forecast: Weakening Global Demand Pushes Rebar Toward CNY 3,080 per Ton
Steel rebar futures move toward CNY 3,080 per ton, approaching two-month lows as a weaker global demand outlook weighs on the market. The World Steel Association has revised its forecast, now projecting global steel demand to contract by 0.1% in 2026, compared with its previous expectation of 0.3% growth. The downgrade highlights a slower-than-anticipated recovery, […]
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- 2 weeks ago
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Gold draws support from retreating USD; holds above $4,150 as traders await US CPI report
Gold (XAU/USD) ticks higher during the Asian session on Wednesday, holding above $4,150 as traders now look forward to the latest US inflation figures before placing fresh directional bets. The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) is due for release later today, followed by the Producer Price Index (PPI) on Thursday. Apart from this, US Federal […]
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