December 10, 2025 7:59 am
Spot Silver scaled a fresh record high of $61.61/oz. on Wednesday, as investors braced for the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting. The Fed is widely expected to lower its federal funds rate target range by 25 basis points to 3.50%-3.75% at its December meeting. The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 […]
Read moreDecember 10, 2025 7:31 am
Key Moments Spot gold in Asian trading edged up 0.1% to $4,211.24 per ounce, with March futures also adding 0.1% to $4,239.60/oz. Spot silver climbed to a record $62.018/oz after gaining over 100% so far in 2025, supported by supply concerns and safe haven interest. Markets broadly anticipated a 25-basis-point Federal Reserve rate cut, even […]
Read moreDecember 9, 2025 2:57 pm
Key Moments China’s steel shipments rose 6.7% in the first 11 months of 2025 to 107.72 million tonnes, as mills pushed exports while domestic construction demand remained weak. In contrast, refined aluminium exports fell 9.2% to 5.59 million tonnes over the same period, amid stronger local manufacturing and energy demand. Beijing’s informal production ceilings — […]
Read moreDecember 9, 2025 1:11 pm
Key Moments Xtellus Partners has presented a plan to the U.S. Treasury to use proceeds from Lukoil’s foreign asset sales to compensate U.S. investors whose Lukoil shares were frozen. Lukoil’s international portfolio is estimated at $22 billion, while the company’s overall market value is around $50 billion and was heavily held by Western investors before […]
Read moreDecember 9, 2025 8:17 am
Key Moments Brent crude futures traded at $62.42 a barrel and U.S. WTI at $58.75, both extending the prior session’s losses. Traders monitored Ukraine peace efforts and potential changes to Western restrictions on Russian oil exports. Market participants focused on the upcoming IEA December report and a U.S. Federal Reserve policy decision that could include […]
Read moreDecember 9, 2025 7:54 am
Spot Gold held just below the $4,200 mark on Tuesday, as investors braced for the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting. The Fed is widely expected to lower its federal funds rate target range by 25 basis points to 3.50%-3.75% at its December meeting. The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis […]
Read moreDecember 9, 2025 7:10 am
Key Moments Gold advanced more than 60% in 2025, posting over 50 all-time highs and leading major asset classes in year-to-date performance. The World Gold Council’s baseline view calls for a narrow trading band in 2026, with returns between -5% and +5%. Wall Street forecasts for 2026 point to further gains, with price targets ranging […]
Read moreDecember 8, 2025 2:25 pm
Key Moments iShares Physical Metals Plc issued 224,000 additional iShares Physical Gold ETC securities in Tranche Number 2393. The new issuance, priced at $82.37 per security, raised the series total from 398,273,777 to 398,497,777 securities. Each security is backed by 0.019412494 fine troy ounces of gold, with a total expense ratio of 0.12% per year. […]
Read moreDecember 8, 2025 11:08 am
Spot Silver held in proximity to a record high of $59.33/oz. on Monday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s final policy meeting for this year, where a rate cut is largely expected. Annual PCE inflation in the US has accelerated to 2.8% in September, or the highest level since April 2024, from 2.7% in August. That […]
Read moreDecember 8, 2025 10:13 am
Key Moments Morgan Stanley projects a 590,000-ton copper market deficit next year, driven by supply constraints and demand trends. The bank holds a 2026 base case copper price forecast of $10,650 per ton, with a bull case of $12,780 per ton. Copper is currently trading at $11,620.50, with Morgan Stanley highlighting both upside and downside […]
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