Price movements and fundamentals across major commodities.
Analysis and reporting on commodities such as oil, natural gas, gold, industrial metals, and agricultural products. Focuses on supply-demand dynamics, geopolitical risks, inventory trends, and macro drivers affecting commodity markets.
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Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the United Arab Emirates president, told delegates in Prague that there is a '50-50 chance' of a U.S.-Iran peace agreement. He cautioned that any political settlement must confront the root causes of regional instability rather than only seeking a ceasefire, and warned that moves to politicise control of the Str…
Barclays has kept its 2026 average Brent crude price forecast at $100 per barrel but warns that upside risks are growing. With Brent trading near $105 amid doubts over U.S.-Iran talks and a continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the bank highlights a sizable supply shortfall, sharply drawn inventories and resilient demand that could push prices…
The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee voted overwhelmingly to advance the Sunshine Protection Act, a proposal to keep daylight saving time in effect year-round. Proponents cite public safety and winter economic benefits while opponents warn of very late winter sunrises and darker mornings for schoolchildren. The bill would still need passage…
Gold slipped modestly in early Asian trading and was on track for a subdued weekly result as uncertainty over the Iran conflict and its implications for interest rates kept investors cautious. Spot gold and futures both fell 0.2%, while oil-related inflation pressures and shifting Federal Reserve views on rate increases weighed on appetite for non-…
U.S. authorities have arrested Adys Lastres Morera, identified as the sister of the executive president of GAESA, a Cuban military-controlled conglomerate. According to U.S. officials, Morera entered the United States as a lawful permanent resident in 2023 and is now held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement pending removal proceedings. ICE …
Oil futures rose sharply in early Asian trading on Friday, recovering from earlier declines as markets awaited further indications of progress toward a potential U.S.-Iran peace arrangement. Despite the intraday bounce, benchmarks remain set for weekly losses amid continued friction over Iran's nuclear activities and disruption of flows through the…
U.S. crude futures climbed in early trading as skepticism grew over the prospects for a breakthrough between Washington and Tehran. Negotiators remain divided on Iran's uranium stockpile and potential controls in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a rebound in West Texas Intermediate prices after a recent drop.
Chicago Board of Trade corn futures moved slightly lower as market participants reacted to the lack of concrete information from China about specific U.S. agricultural purchase commitments following a recent summit. Positive weather prospects for U.S. corn development exerted downward pressure on prices, while firm export sales reported by the USDA…
After crude hit record highs above $160 per barrel last month amid the U.S.-Iran war and a largely closed Strait of Hormuz, prices have fallen back to roughly $100-$110 as Chinese refiners cut processing and tapped stockpiles, and U.S. crude and fuel exports rose. The reduction in prices has occurred despite the removal of roughly 14 million barrel…
President Donald Trump vowed that the United States will ultimately retrieve Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium, saying Washington does not want the material and will likely destroy it after recovery. Iran has indicated it will not send the material abroad and its leadership has directed that near-weapons-grade uranium remain in the countr…
The Environmental Protection Agency plans to postpone enforcement of two Biden-era refrigerant rules and pursue further rollbacks affecting transporters of refrigerated goods, the agency's administrator said. The moves target regulations on hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) from a 2023 rule and are being justified by officials as a way to lower consumer co…
European natural gas prices rose modestly on Thursday as oil benchmarks climbed and markets reacted to reports that Iran had restricted shipments of nearly weapons-grade uranium. The report - and conflicting statements from U.S. officials - undercut prospects for a rapid peace settlement that investors hope would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key …
UBS has adjusted its oil price projections upward, increasing September forecasts by $10 per barrel to $105 for Brent and $97 for U.S. West Texas Intermediate, and raising December and March estimates by $5. The bank says near-term risks are biased to the upside amid ongoing supply disruptions and reports of tightened control over the Strait of Hor…
Fishing vessels from New England to Southeast Asia are spending more time tied to docks as diesel prices climb, forcing crews to reduce trip frequency and raising concerns about pressure on seafood supply chains. Fishermen and industry groups report curtailed effort, while the U.N. warns prolonged fuel rises could reshape market dynamics.
Nvidia reported sharply higher sales, a modest revenue beat for the next quarter, an increased dividend and an $80 billion buyback plan, yet its shares fell about 1% in after-hours trading. Investors interpreted the results as largely priced in amid competition concerns. Broader market sentiment was supported by a slide in oil prices, reports of Op…
Two senior Iranian sources say Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has directed that Iran’s near-weapons-grade enriched uranium must not be exported, hardening Tehran’s position in negotiations and raising fresh obstacles to talks aimed at ending the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. The stance touches on core demands from the United States and Israel regarding rem…
Nickel prices fell on Thursday as market participants reassessed supply dynamics after Indonesia said it would place exports of certain commodities, including ferroalloys, under the control of a unit of its sovereign wealth fund. The benchmark three-month contract on the London Metal Exchange dropped 1.4% to $18,665 per metric ton at 0800 GMT, whil…
UBS has revised its copper price outlook higher across the 2026-2028 horizon and for the long term, pointing to ongoing supply disruptions and continued demand tied to the energy transition. While the bank expects the market to move toward a deficit that will support elevated prices, it also warns that current demand signals are mixed and that exis…
The United States expects to finalize a long-term framework for an economic security zone with the Philippines soon, a senior U.S. official said, as Washington accelerates expansion of its Pax Silica technology supply chain alliance. The two governments have a two-year period to work out the details of the pact signed last month, and will define se…
Gold extended gains in Asian trade as markets reacted to comments suggesting progress toward a U.S.-Iran peace deal. A retreat in yields this week and bargain buying after steep losses helped bullion, while persistent geopolitical risks and disruptions to oil flows kept broader optimism tempered. Other precious metals also advanced.
Crude benchmarks climbed Thursday following two sessions of declines as uncertainty about a cessation of the Iran war and a substantial U.S. inventory draw renewed concerns over global stockpile depletion. Brent rose to $105.83 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate to $99.23, while U.S. strategic and commercial reserves showed notable reduction…
Oil prices advanced in early Asian trading after U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States was prepared to strike Iran if Tehran did not accept a peace deal, while also indicating a willingness to wait for additional days. Brent and West Texas Intermediate futures recovered from recent losses as geopolitical tensions and disruptions to Str…
A federal auction of oil and gas drilling rights across New Mexico and Texas generated $4 billion in winning bids, a sum that eclipses previous onshore lease sale records. The Interior Department said the results reflect robust industry demand for public land drilling, with the sale concentrated mainly in New Mexico's Permian basin and occurring as…
On May 20, a sale of federal oil and gas drilling rights overseen by the Trump administration produced $4 billion in winning bids, the Interior Department reported. The auction covered 74 parcels totaling 33,530 acres - largely located in New Mexico's portion of the Permian basin - and surpassed the previous onshore lease record of $972 million set…
Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade declined on Wednesday, extending losses across major grains after a sharp drop in oil prices. Market participants also tracked potential rainfall for drought-affected U.S. Plains fields that have shown pronounced dryness and stunting from several months without adequate moisture.
