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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Oil futures recovered modestly in Asian trade after a more than 7% decline the previous session. Prices were driven by reports that Washington and Tehran may be nearing a memorandum of understanding, and by U.S. Energy Information Administration data showing smaller-than-expected crude draws alongside strong petroleum exports.
U.S. crude futures climbed roughly $1 in early Asian trading on May 7, reversing losses from the previous session as investors digested reports that negotiators were close to a one-page memorandum that could formally end the Middle East conflict. West Texas Intermediate gained 80 cents, or 0.8%, to $95.88 a barrel as of 2223 GMT after touching $96.…
Basis bids for hard red winter wheat in the southern U.S. Plains were unchanged on Wednesday as merchandisers weighed forecasts of frost and freezes that could damage drought-affected crops. K.C. hard red winter wheat futures, which climbed to multi-year highs last week amid concerns about drought-related crop loss, settled slightly lower on Wednes…
PJM Interconnection, the largest U.S. power grid operator, is evaluating sweeping changes to how electricity is procured across its 13-state system after record increases in capacity prices driven largely by new data center connections. The operator has proposed three distinct reform pathways that favor longer-term contracting to address supply sho…
Heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, combined with persistent supply chain constraints for critical equipment and resistance to long-term procurement in parts of Europe, are encouraging more LNG exporters to secure shipping under long-term charters rather than relying on the spot market. Industry executives at a Houston forum said t…
U.S. media figure Ted Turner, whose death was reported by CNN, was widely known for blunt, provocative remarks that earned him the nickname 'The Mouth of the South.' Below is a selection of notable quotations and brief context where provided, reflecting his public persona and moments of apology for controversial statements.
European natural gas futures eased after earlier declines as market participants reacted to reports the United States and Iran may be nearing a limited agreement to halt hostilities. The Dutch TTF front-month contract pulled back by 6.7% to 43.77 euros per megawatt hour by 09:09 ET (13:09 GMT), though prices remain substantially above pre-war level…
Global markets rallied after media reports suggested the United States and Iran are close to agreeing a one-page memorandum that would include unblocking the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices fell sharply, while equity indexes from Wall Street to Asia hit fresh highs on hopes of reduced Gulf tensions and stronger AI-driven demand. At the same time, long…
G7 trade ministers convened in Paris seeking shared approaches to securing supplies of rare earths and other critical minerals concentrated in China. At the same time, renewed U.S. threats to boost tariffs on European-made cars have created friction, prompting intense bilateral talks and placing unity ahead of the mid-June leaders' summit at risk.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met with China’s top diplomat in Beijing on Wednesday, underscoring close Sino-Iran ties as U.S.-China leaders prepare to meet. The visit — Araqchi’s first to China since the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran sparked a historic global oil supply shock — focused on diplomacy, security in the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear…
Gold prices rose in Asian trade as a weaker U.S. dollar and falling oil prices accompanied signals of de-escalation in the Middle East. Spot gold and U.S. futures both advanced, while other precious metals also recorded gains. Comments from U.S. leadership that paused a maritime operation and signalled progress toward an Iran deal helped unwind som…
Oil prices continued to slide in Asian trading as indications of reduced geopolitical tension in the Middle East countered concerns about supply. Brent and WTI futures fell after both contracts had closed sharply lower the previous session, while a large weekly draw in U.S. crude inventories added a contrasting sign of tightened supply.
Oil opened little changed on Wednesday after a choppy session the day before, with U.S. West Texas Intermediate edging up 15 cents to $102.42 per barrel as of 2251 GMT. Market-sourced American Petroleum Institute estimates showed U.S. crude inventories fell for a third straight week, while gasoline and distillate stocks also posted declines. The fr…
The U.S. national average retail price of gasoline climbed above $4.50 a gallon on Tuesday for the first time since July 2022, driven by disruptions to oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz and refining outages. As Memorial Day and peak summer travel approach, inventories are drawing faster than normal and analysts warn prices may remain elevated …
A proposed pipeline linking Alberta to Wyoming, led by South Bow Corp and Bridger Pipeline, is reported to be approaching the minimum transport commitments required from oil companies to advance the project. With a recently granted cross-border permit and commitments covering roughly 72% of initial capacity, the proposal could increase Canadian cru…
Chicago Board of Trade futures for soybeans, corn and wheat fell on Tuesday, reversing a two-session rally. Profit-taking and increased farmer selling weighed on prices, while lower crude oil and developing shipping disruptions added pressure. Forecast rain in parts of U.S. wheat country provided some relief for wheat values, though traders caution…
Officials from the Group of Seven are engaged in talks to establish a permanent secretariat to sustain cooperative efforts on critical minerals beyond rotating presidencies, according to five people familiar with discussions. The move comes as developed countries aim to lessen dependence on China for minerals used in defence, energy transition and …
The U.S. Trade Representative this week began a four-day Section 301 inquiry into excess industrial capacity in 16 trading partners. Domestic manufacturing groups called for new import duties to counter surges from countries with unused production, while agriculture associations and import-reliant retailers warned new tariffs could disrupt trade ne…
In remarks from the Oval Office, President Donald Trump downplayed Iran’s military capabilities, urged Tehran to 'wave the white flag of surrender,' and commended a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports. He said Iran privately wants to negotiate despite public saber-rattling and suggested Tehran is too proud to capitulate.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described Project Freedom as a short-term, narrowly focused operation to protect commercial vessels from Iranian actions in the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized the mission is defensive, will avoid entering Iranian waters or airspace, and that Washington is not seeking a fight amid recent exchanges of fire between…
Ukrainian forces have markedly increased medium-range drone and missile strikes targeting logistics hubs, air-defence systems and energy and military-industrial sites well behind the front lines. Kyiv says operations at ranges beyond 20 km have risen sharply in recent months, and its Defence Ministry reported more than 160 strikes in April alone at…
Renewed U.S.-Iran exchanges around the Strait of Hormuz and an attack on a UAE oil port pushed crude sharply higher, then eased after reports of U.S. naval escorts. Markets are balancing that geopolitical shock with substantial upward revisions to U.S. earnings growth and large-scale AI spending estimates, leaving global shares slightly higher earl…
European natural gas futures held near unchanged levels as market participants weighed limited signs of resumed tanker movements through the Strait of Hormuz against ongoing military clashes and attacks on regional infrastructure. Benchmark Dutch TTF futures rose marginally after reports of a U.S.-protected vessel passing the waterway, but analysts…
Sources familiar with the project say a proposed pipeline to move Canadian crude into the United States is approaching the minimum level of long-term shipper commitments required to proceed. The Canada-to-Wyoming route would restart idle Canadian pipe and link to a new Bridger line in the U.S., potentially increasing Canadian exports to the United …
An overnight Russian missile and drone assault on gas production installations in Ukraine's Poltava and Kharkiv regions killed five people, including two emergency rescuers, wounded dozens, and interrupted deliveries to nearly 3,500 customers, Ukrainian officials said. The strikes involved ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles and caused …
