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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Venezuela’s state oil firm PDVSA has been turning away offers from buyers that lack individual U.S. licenses, according to multiple company sources, reducing the pace at which stored crude is being sold. Although U.S. authorities issued a general license and targeted individual permissions to major traders, PDVSA and banks remain cautious and are s…
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said any narrowing of the metals tariffs would be a decision for President Donald Trump, while allowing that some modifications - likely clarifications for incidental objects - could be made. The Commerce Department oversees the Section 232 tariffs that were doubled last year to cover many derivative products; …
The Environmental Protection Agency finalized the repeal of the 2009 'endangerment finding' for vehicles, removing the federal foundation for regulating greenhouse gases from motor vehicles. The move eliminates a key federal lever that had allowed national tailpipe emissions standards and supported broader EPA regulation of greenhouse gases across …
Three OPEC+ sources say the group is leaning toward resuming planned increases in oil production quotas from April. The move would position Saudi Arabia and the UAE to regain market share while several member producers face sanctions or output setbacks. No formal decision has been taken ahead of a March 1 meeting of eight key producers.
Global markets closed the week amid a swirl of conflicting signals: a decisive electoral victory in Japan that bolstered stocks, bonds and the yen; sharp moves in U.S. equity sectors tied to AI and disappointing corporate results; and a set of U.S. economic releases that pulled forward and then pushed back expectations for Federal Reserve easing. E…
Capital Economics says recent patterns in Chinese gold demand resemble speculative behaviour more than safe-haven buying, pointing to increased leverage, futures trading and ETF flows that could amplify price swings and episodic volatility in the gold market. The firm highlights shifts in consumer demand and trading activity in 2025 and warns that …
The Environmental Protection Agency's repeal of its 2009 endangerment finding, which underpinned federal regulation of greenhouse gases, may clear the way for renewed use of public nuisance lawsuits against utilities and other large emitters. Legal scholars and industry representatives warn the move could prompt increased litigation now that the re…
Aluminum prices in London fell after reports that the U.S. administration is considering narrowing the scope of tariffs on certain metal products. The review, which could exempt some items and limit the expansion of tariffed goods, follows criticism that the duties are increasing costs for American consumers and businesses.
Indonesia’s president announced he will press ahead with a nationwide free meals programme funded through savings elsewhere in the state budget, despite an intense campaign criticizing the initiative and market turbulence that has shaken investor confidence. He defended the scheme at the opening of a police-run free meal kitchen in Jakarta and reit…
Oil prices were mostly unchanged in Asian trading but remained on course for a weekly decline after a near 3% drop in the previous session. The International Energy Agency warned of a potential supply surplus in 2026 and global stockpiles expanded, while U.S. crude inventories rose sharply. Market attention has shifted toward U.S. inflation data an…
Oil markets were little changed on Friday following a sharp drop the day before, leaving both Brent and U.S. West Texas Intermediate set for a second consecutive weekly decline. Prices eased after comments suggesting the United States may seek more time to negotiate with Iran, while an International Energy Agency outlook and data pointing to large …
Gold and other precious metals held near recent lows in early Asian trade after a sharp selloff pushed gold below $5,000 an ounce. Investors are looking to U.S. consumer price index data for January for fresh signals on the likely path of interest rates, with prior strong U.S. labor data and political developments cited as drivers of recent volatil…
PJM Interconnection will extend a cap on prices in its capacity auctions for two years after legal pressure from the state, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said on X. The governor said the step will save millions of Americans billions on power bills while PJM continues work on a backstop auction to manage rising demand across its 13-state system…
U.S.-controlled oil shipments from Venezuela have generated more than $1 billion to date and are expected to produce an additional $5 billion over the next few months, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright said in an interview. Much of the crude is being refined at U.S. facilities and the proceeds have been transferred to Venezuela's interim govern…
Higher prices for canephora coffee varieties, including robusta and conilon, are prompting producers in Brazil to establish crops in states that historically produced little or no canephora. Official Conab data and industry voices show notable increases in planting and output outside Espirito Santo - the traditional canephora heartland - as analyst…
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that billionaire energy entrepreneur Harry Sargeant III does not have authority to represent the United States, and described relations between Washington and Venezuela as "extraordinary." The statement comes after reports that Sargeant and his team had been advising the administration on ways to facili…
Argentina's Senate voted early Thursday to approve President Javier Milei's major labor reform, passing the measure 42 to 30 after more than 13 hours of debate. The bill, which now moves to the lower house for further consideration, introduces changes to hiring rules, vacation entitlements, the standard workday and limits on strikes. Lawmakers remo…
The Trump administration intends to announce a repeal of the 2009 finding that greenhouse gas emissions endanger human health, a legal foundation for federal climate regulations. The change would remove requirements tied to vehicle greenhouse gas standards and could reshape regulatory authority over emissions, while raising legal and market uncerta…
In an interview released by NBC News, Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez said she has been invited to the United States and that a visit is being considered once cooperation is established. The remarks coincided with a visit to Caracas by U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright. Rodríguez, who was sworn in as interim president in early Januar…
U.S. January employment data showed payrolls rising by 130,000 versus a 70,000 forecast, while the unemployment rate unexpectedly declined to 4.3% as labor force participation increased and average earnings growth accelerated. Markets reacted by re-pricing expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, with two cuts still implied for the year but the …
Ukraine's foreign ministry says oil transit through the Ukrainian stretch of the Druzhba pipeline has been stopped since January 27 after a targeted Russian strike that ignited infrastructure at the site. Images circulated by the ministry show emergency crews fighting the blaze. State oil and gas company Naftogaz also reported an attack on one of i…
The International Energy Agency reports a pullback in global oil supply in January driven by U.S. winter storms, an outage at Kazakhstan's Tengiz field and export constraints in Russia and Venezuela. The IEA now expects 2026 oil output to increase to 108.6 million barrels per day, but forecasts slower demand growth and anticipates a sizeable supply…
Oil prices climbed modestly in Asian trade as market participants priced in a higher risk premium tied to renewed U.S.-Iran tensions. Gains were limited after U.S. data showed stronger-than-expected payrolls and a surprise 8.5 million barrel build in weekly crude inventories, while attention turns toward Chinese travel demand for the Lunar New Year…
Gold and silver slipped in Asian trade after U.S. nonfarm payrolls for January came in stronger than anticipated, denting market bets on additional Federal Reserve rate cuts. Losses were capped by ongoing safe-haven demand tied to U.S.-Iran tensions and a still-weaker dollar this week amid yen strength.
Oil prices moved higher on Thursday morning as investors reacted to renewed tensions between the United States and Iran, even as a sizable U.S. crude inventory build limited gains. Market participants cited mixed signals: stronger-than-expected U.S. job data that supports demand expectations, and ongoing diplomatic uncertainty between Washington an…
