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Gold climbed 1% to $4,102.50 per ounce, reaching its highest settlement since October 21 as a weaker US dollar and falling Treasury yields boosted demand.
The 10-year Treasury yield dropped 5.5 basis points to 4.836%, while silver gained 0.2% to $52.233 per ounce.
Gold could face renewed selling pressure if Friday's US jobs report strengthens expectations for a December Fed rate hike, despite improving near-term momentum.
U.S. Treasury yields are hovering near two-month lows as bond markets increasingly price in the possibility of a December Federal Reserve rate hold ahead of October payrolls.
The 10-year yield fell to 4.836% and the two-year to 4.475%, while December rate-hold odds climbed to 35% from 17% in one day.
Tomorrow's jobs report could trigger a sharp repricing of rate expectations, potentially driving renewed volatility across Treasury yields, the dollar and gold.
Paraguay's guaraní plunged 4% against the US dollar following President Santiago Peña's resignation amid the collapse of Ueno Bank, erasing the widely reported 13% USDT premium.
The latest Binance P2P USDT sell offer stood at 6,392.9 guaraníes, less than 0.1% above the central bank's November 5 rate of 6,388.47.
Continued currency weakness and uncertainty surrounding Ueno Bank's collapse could increase demand for dollar-backed stablecoins, including USDT.
Oil prices rebounded as renewed tanker attacks in the Middle East heightened concerns about potential supply disruptions, lifting Brent crude nearly 4% to $98.38 a barrel.
Gold climbed to a more than two-week high as a weaker dollar and lower Treasury yields supported bullion, while markets priced in a 66% probability of a December Fed rate hike.
Meanwhile, OpenAI signalled a potential 2027 IPO and Micron reportedly suspended its planned $4.5 billion Taiwan chip facility, developments that could intensify volatility across energy, precious metals and AI-linked equities.
The US dollar remained largely unchanged as oil prices rebounded more than 3%, while investors assessed stronger US labor data and the potential slowdown in AI-related spending.
Initial jobless claims fell to 189,000, matching a 57-year low, while markets priced in a 66.1% chance of at least a 25-basis-point Fed rate increase in December; the Bank of England also raised rates for the first time in over three years.
Stronger employment data and persistent inflation concerns could support further Fed tightening, potentially boosting the dollar while keeping pressure on interest-rate-sensitive markets.
Gold climbed to a more than two-week high, gaining 1% to $4,100.27 per ounce as a weaker US dollar and falling Treasury yields supported bullion.
Gold surged nearly 3.4% on Wednesday, marking its strongest daily gain since August 19, while the dollar fell to its lowest level since September 30 and 10-year Treasury yields reached a near-two-month low.
Friday's US non-farm payrolls report could trigger further volatility, with stronger-than-expected employment data potentially reinforcing December rate hike expectations and pressuring gold.
Gold futures extended their gains, settling 1% higher at $4,102.50 per ounce as U.S. Treasury yields and the dollar weakened.
Silver also advanced 0.2% to $52.233 per ounce, while analyst Linh Tran identified $4,000 as a key level for gold to defend.
Continued support from investment flows and falling yields could push gold toward $4,200 and potentially $4,400, while failure to hold $4,000 could extend the correction.
Gold advanced 0.90% to $4,109.80 per ounce on Thursday as inflation concerns eased and investors assessed the potential direction of U.S. policy toward Iran.
Silver edged up 0.10% to $52.335, while the U.S. dollar index gained 0.13% to 101.43 as markets weighed geopolitical risks and upcoming Federal Reserve decisions.
A less likely near-term war with Iran could ease inflationary pressures, but renewed military escalation could sustain energy-price risks and support further demand for gold.
The US dollar edged higher as oil prices rebounded around 2% following Wednesday's sharp decline, while investors assessed geopolitical risks and awaited key US payrolls data.
Weekly jobless claims fell to 189,000, matching a 57-year low, while markets priced in a 74.5% chance of at least a 25-basis-point Federal Reserve rate increase in December.
Persistent labor-market strength and inflation concerns could support further Fed tightening, potentially boosting the dollar while increasing pressure on other currencies.
Gold climbed to a more than two-week high, rising 0.9% to $4,095.49 per ounce as a weaker US dollar and declining Treasury yields supported bullion.
Prices surged nearly 3.4% on Wednesday, while the dollar reached its lowest level since September 30 and the 10-year Treasury yield fell to a near-two-month low.
Gold could face renewed downside pressure if Friday's US payrolls report strengthens expectations of a December Federal Reserve rate hike.
Gold and silver have rebounded from recent corrections, with gold climbing to around $4,130 per ounce and silver moving above $52 on November 5, supported by a weaker US dollar, falling bond yields and renewed Diwali demand.
Gold continues to benefit from central-bank purchases and safe-haven demand, while silver receives additional support from industrial demand in solar energy, electric vehicles and electronics.
Further dollar weakness and lower bond yields could support both metals, although silver's greater volatility may create larger price swings.
Gold climbed to a more than two-week high as a weaker US dollar and falling Treasury yields boosted bullion, with spot prices rising 1.57% to $4,123.39 per ounce.
Gold gained nearly 3.4% on Wednesday and has advanced more than $250 this week, while the 10-year Treasury yield fell to a near-two-month low ahead of Friday's US payrolls report.
Gold could face renewed pressure if stronger-than-expected jobs data reinforces expectations of a December Federal Reserve rate hike.
The Canadian dollar weakened against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, while Canadian 10-year government bond yields slipped to 3.699%. The loonie traded at C$1.3979 per U.S. dollar, while U.S. 10-year yields rose to 4.9044% and December crude futures climbed to $89.38 per barrel. Continued weakness in the Canadian dollar and widening yield differentials could maintain pressure on CAD.
Global markets rallied as investors assessed the Democratic midterm election victory, with US and European equities advancing, the dollar weakening, and cryptocurrencies posting strong gains.
Bitcoin climbed 2.46% to $80,449, Ethereum gained 4.04% to $2,418, and Solana advanced 3.60% to $96.86, while gold rose 1.59% and bond yields eased across major regions.
Improving risk appetite and easing geopolitical concerns could support further gains across cryptocurrencies and broader risk assets, although US payrolls data and the Bank of England's expected rate hike remain key uncertainties.
Brent crude plunged nearly 10% below $100 per barrel as markets priced out part of the geopolitical risk premium following the US Democrats' sweeping congressional victory and signals against near-term escalation of the Iran war. The oil selloff dragged global bond yields lower and helped the S&P 500 post its strongest session in three months, while US chip stocks continued falling amid AI-sector regulatory concerns. Sustained oil weakness could ease inflation pressures, lower interest-rate expectations and support broader equity markets, although AI-related technology stocks may remain under pressure.
Chicago wheat futures gained 0.8% as a weaker US dollar boosted the competitiveness of American agricultural exports, while expectations of stronger Black Sea grain shipments limited the recovery.
Corn rose 0.6% and soybeans gained 0.3%, while Ukraine's grain export transportation increased 26% month-on-month to 1.08 million metric tons in October.
Potential progress toward reopening Black Sea shipping lanes and expectations of large Russian and Ukrainian exports could continue pressuring wheat prices despite weaker-dollar support.
U.S. Treasury yields declined while the dollar remained stable as falling oil prices and easing inflation expectations supported demand for Treasury bonds and risk assets.
The 10-year Treasury yield fell 1.4 basis points to 4.877%, while the DXY held at 101.542; markets still price a 25-basis-point Fed hike in December, but expectations for further tightening through mid-2027 have weakened.
Reduced expectations for prolonged monetary tightening could support Treasury bonds and risk assets while limiting upside pressure on the dollar.
Global AI stocks extended their selloff as investors assessed the potential impact of Democratic election victories on U.S. data-center expansion, while Treasury yields fell to eight-week lows and Bitcoin climbed above $80,000.
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix plunged 7.5% and 9.5%, respectively, as Nasdaq futures dropped 0.7%, while Brent crude remained near $95 per barrel and gold recovered above $4,100 an ounce.
Potential restrictions on AI infrastructure expansion could intensify pressure on semiconductor and cloud stocks, while falling yields and renewed risk appetite may support Bitcoin and broader markets.
Global markets diverged after the US midterm 'blue wave', with crude oil plunging nearly 9% overnight and Brent falling below $100 for the first time in two months as investors priced in hopes of an end to the US-Iran war.
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index dropped 3.1% as AI infrastructure scrutiny weighed on chip stocks, while the S&P 500 gained 1.6% and gold surged 5% in two days to above $4,100 an ounce.
Political pressure to de-escalate the Iran conflict could keep oil prices under pressure, while uncertainty around AI infrastructure regulation may intensify volatility in semiconductor stocks.
The U.S. dollar remains under pressure after the Democratic midterm sweep, with the DXY index down 0.2% at 101.413 after touching a one-month low.
Brent crude fell to $93.22 per barrel amid hopes for progress toward resolving the Iran conflict, while concerns about slower AI investment and reduced fiscal stimulus weighed on the dollar outlook.
Continued dollar weakness could support other currencies and ease pressure on U.S. Treasury yields, though the broader economic and geopolitical outlook remains uncertain.
Brent crude plunged to a two-month low below $100 per barrel as investors bet that political gridlock in Washington and a possible negotiated end to the Iran war could ease global market pressures.
Lower oil prices pushed U.S. Treasury yields to two-month lows, supported Asian equities, and weakened the U.S. dollar, while South Korean and Taiwanese stocks suffered sharp losses.
A potential de-escalation in the Middle East could further reduce inflation pressures and support global risk assets, although geopolitical uncertainty and central-bank decisions remain key risks.
The US dollar fell to its lowest level in more than a month as Democratic election victories coincided with declining oil prices and US Treasury yields, while major currencies strengthened.
The dollar index dropped 0.22% to 101.25, the 10-year Treasury yield declined to 4.847%, and the euro climbed to $1.1261; meanwhile, the yen strengthened on expectations of further Bank of Japan rate hikes.
Lower energy prices and Treasury yields could continue pressuring the dollar, while expectations of tighter monetary policy in Japan and the UK may support their currencies.
Brent crude plunged nearly 9% overnight, falling below $100 per barrel as Democratic midterm election victories fueled hopes of an end to the US-Iran war.
Brent has declined approximately 20% this week, while the S&P 500 gained 1.6% and Asian chip markets suffered sharp losses amid concerns over tougher AI infrastructure regulation.
A potential resolution to the Iran conflict could push oil prices lower, ease inflationary pressures and reduce expectations for future interest rate hikes.
The Indian rupee strengthened to a two-week high as falling oil prices and a rally in Indian stocks and bonds eased pressure on the currency.
Brent crude dropped nearly 9% in the previous session, while the rupee gained 0.1% to 94.52 per dollar and Indian stocks rallied nearly 2%.
Lower oil prices could further support the rupee and other energy-importing Asian currencies, although continued dollar demand is limiting gains.
Peter Brandt says silver may be approaching its final low near long-term support, but expects any recovery to be gradual rather than a sharp rally.
Brandt identifies the falling wedge's lower edge near $48 and no longer expects prices in the low $40s; silver recently traded at $53.18, still about 56% below its January record.
A breakout from the falling wedge could support a gradual recovery, although the outlook remains dependent on price action and broader market conditions.
Brent crude futures slumped to a two-month low below $100 per barrel as Democratic gains in the US midterm elections raised hopes of a negotiated end to the Iran war and easing energy-market pressures.
Lower oil prices pushed US Treasury yields to two-month lows, pressured the dollar, and supported several Asian stock markets, while South Korean and Taiwanese equities suffered sharp losses.
A potential diplomatic resolution could further ease inflation pressures and reshape expectations for central-bank interest rates, although Trump's continued commitment to the Iran war leaves significant uncertainty.
Copper and industrial metals rallied as optimism following the US midterm elections lifted market sentiment, with LME copper gaining 0.48% to $14,078.50 per metric ton.
Nickel surged 2.26% on the LME and 4.6% on the SHFE, while China's Yangshan copper premium reached a 12-year high of $205 per ton and the US dollar weakened 0.18%.
Improving global growth expectations, strong Chinese import demand and a weaker dollar could support further gains in industrial metals, although uncertainty surrounding AI infrastructure investment remains a risk.
Oil extended its losing streak to four sessions as easing geopolitical concerns pressured crude, while gold held its strongest rally since August amid a weaker US dollar and falling Treasury yields.
Brent dropped 1.03% to $93.65 per barrel and WTI fell 1.29% to $86.98, following previous-session losses exceeding 8%, while gold traded near $4,070 an ounce after surging 3.3%.
Continued dollar weakness and lower Treasury yields could support further gains in gold, while reduced geopolitical risk expectations could maintain downward pressure on crude prices.
Gold and silver futures advanced on Thursday as a weaker U.S. dollar and falling Treasury yields following the midterm elections boosted demand for precious metals. COMEX gold rose 0.93% to $4,111 per ounce, while silver gained 0.47% to $52.53 per ounce, with the dollar index slipping to 101.41. Further dollar weakness and lower bond yields could extend the recovery, although upcoming U.S. economic data and Fed rate expectations remain key risks.
Gold climbed above $4,100 an ounce, extending its rally as optimism over a potential end to the US-Iran conflict weakened oil prices and boosted demand for safe-haven assets. A weaker US dollar and declining Treasury yields provided additional support, while traders continued pricing a 79% probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike in December. Friday's US employment report could reshape rate expectations and determine whether gold can sustain its upward momentum.