Oil markets are experiencing downward pressure as traders assess the Federal Reserve’s slower easing path and geopolitical tensions. Brent crude is set for a weekly loss, trading near $72 per barrel. The market is reacting to the Fed’s revised rate cut expectations and Trump’s demand for increased EU purchases of US oil and gas. Additionally, concerns over Chinese demand, rising production, and potential sanctions on Iran and Russia are contributing to oil’s rangebound trading since mid-October.

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What Happens to Gold and Silver When the Dollar Loses Its Reserve Status?
The dollar’s reserve currency status has never been permanent — and history shows that when monetary systems shift, gold and silver are where capital moves. Here’s what a reserve currency transition could mean for precious metals investors.




