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Gold, silver extend rebounds as Fed hawks signal more rate hikes
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Gold, silver extend rebounds as Fed hawks signal more rate hikes

Precious metals climb toward key resistance levels after the Federal Reserve's 25-basis-point increase, while oil and Treasury yields ease amid Strait of Hormuz tensions.

David Chen · 19 Sept 2026
Gold Steady Near $4,400 as Inflation Data Looms
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Gold Steady Near $4,400 as Inflation Data Looms

Gold prices held firm around $4,400 an ounce as traders positioned ahead of U.S. inflation readings that could shape expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike.

David Chen · 19 Sept 2026
SanDisk Highlights AI Demand to Drive NAND Growth, Targets 2028–2030
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SanDisk Highlights AI Demand to Drive NAND Growth, Targets 2028–2030

SanDisk CEO David Goeckeler outlined a strategic push for high-bandwidth flash memory to meet AI-driven data center demand, securing long-term contracts and financial targets.

David Chen · 19 Sept 2026
Gold climbs over 1% amid a subdued US dollar and ongoing oil rally ahead of US inflation data
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Gold climbs over 1% amid a subdued US dollar and ongoing oil rally ahead of US inflation data

Gold prices rose over 1% as the US dollar weakened and oil prices continued to gain ahead of upcoming US inflation data.

David Chen · 19 Sept 2026
SBA Communications CEO Ties Growth to Spectrum and 5G Expansion
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SBA Communications CEO Ties Growth to Spectrum and 5G Expansion

SBA Communications CEO Brendan Cavanagh discusses growth strategy at Goldman Sachs conference, highlighting spectrum auctions and 5G build-outs. Stock closed at $186.74, down 1.03%.

David Chen · 18 Sept 2026
Oil prices rise further as U.S.-Iran conflict worsens
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Oil prices rise further as U.S.-Iran conflict worsens

Oil prices continued to climb as tensions between the United States and Iran escalated.

David Chen · 18 Sept 2026
Iraq oil exports rebound in August amid discounts and Iran approval
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Iraq oil exports rebound in August amid discounts and Iran approval

Iraq's oil exports rose to 2.34 million barrels per day in August, up from 1.35 million bpd in July, as discounts and Iran's approval for tanker passage contributed to the recovery.

David Chen · 18 Sept 2026
American Critical Minerals Raises $2.535M in Private Placement for Utah Drilling
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American Critical Minerals Raises $2.535M in Private Placement for Utah Drilling

The company funds drilling at its Green River Project and working capital for Q4 2026, targeting completion of the AP-S-2 Duma Point well in September 2026.

David Chen · 18 Sept 2026
Brent crude breaches $100 a barrel amid escalating Middle East conflict and tanker attacks
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Brent crude breaches $100 a barrel amid escalating Middle East conflict and tanker attacks

Brent crude rose above $100 a barrel as Middle East conflict and tanker attacks intensified.

David Chen · 18 Sept 2026
Gold firms as weaker dollar and Middle East risks boost prices ahead of inflation data
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Gold firms as weaker dollar and Middle East risks boost prices ahead of inflation data

Spot gold rises on a softer U.S. dollar, rising geopolitical risk from the Middle East and anticipation of Thursday's inflation report.

David Chen · 18 Sept 2026
Oil prices rise after Saudi pipeline shutdown and Hormuz vessel attack
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Oil prices rise after Saudi pipeline shutdown and Hormuz vessel attack

Oil prices have risen following the shutdown of Saudi Arabia's East‑West pipeline and a vessel attack in the Strait of Hormuz amid a widening conflict with Iran.

David Chen · 18 Sept 2026
Goldman Reiterates $5,400 Gold Forecast for End of 2027 Despite Fed Hikes
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Goldman Reiterates $5,400 Gold Forecast for End of 2027 Despite Fed Hikes

Goldman Sachs trimmed its year-end fair-value estimate to $4,650 an ounce but maintained a $5,400 target for late 2027, citing central bank buying as the primary driver of projected gains.

David Chen · 18 Sept 2026
European Natural Gas Set to End Five-Week Winning Streak
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European Natural Gas Set to End Five-Week Winning Streak

Dutch TTF and UK NBP wholesale gas prices face weekly losses despite a Friday rebound driven by Middle East geopolitical risks, while EU storage sits at 68.5% ahead of autumn demand.

David Chen · 18 Sept 2026
Spot gold edges higher supported by a softer U.S. dollar and lower oil prices.
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Spot gold edges higher supported by a softer U.S. dollar and lower oil prices.

Spot gold prices rose as the U.S. dollar weakened and oil prices fell.

David Chen · 18 Sept 2026
Turbo Energy lands €3M in energy storage contracts for Spain, Chile
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Turbo Energy lands €3M in energy storage contracts for Spain, Chile

Company secures 15 projects totaling 15.6 MWh capacity, spanning commercial and industrial applications with AI-driven optimization.

David Chen · 18 Sept 2026
US Bans Select Canadian Goods as Oil Surges Toward $100
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US Bans Select Canadian Goods as Oil Surges Toward $100

Washington imposes tariffs on Canadian dairy, alcohol and motorcycles, while Brent crude nears $100 on Middle East tensions ahead of key U.S. inflation data.

David Chen · 18 Sept 2026
MP Materials Raises Supply Chain Ambitions Amid Rare Earth Demand Surge
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MP Materials Raises Supply Chain Ambitions Amid Rare Earth Demand Surge

MP Materials targets full production capacity by year-end 2024, expanding into Apple’s supply chain by 2025–2028 as U.S. defense and magnet demand intensifies.

David Chen · 18 Sept 2026
Oil prices surge past $100 per barrel as Middle East tensions escalate, impacting global equity futures and Asian markets
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Oil prices surge past $100 per barrel as Middle East tensions escalate, impacting global equity futures and Asian markets

Oil prices rose above $100 a barrel amid rising Middle East tensions, affecting global equity futures and Asian markets.

David Chen · 18 Sept 2026
Brent crude futures advance toward $100 per barrel, chilling global market sentiment
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Brent crude futures advance toward $100 per barrel, chilling global market sentiment

Brent crude futures are moving toward the $100 per barrel level, affecting market sentiment worldwide.

David Chen · 18 Sept 2026
Europe faces rising economic and political pressure as gas reserve restocking stalls and diesel and refined oil prices near record
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Europe faces rising economic and political pressure as gas reserve restocking stalls and diesel and refined oil prices near record

Europe confronts growing economic and political strain linked to delayed natural gas reserve restocking and near‑record diesel and refined oil product prices.

David Chen · 18 Sept 2026
Switzerland Bans Purchase and Import of Sudanese Gold
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Switzerland Bans Purchase and Import of Sudanese Gold

Swiss authorities prohibit the purchase, import and transit of Sudanese-origin gold, aligning with EU sanctions enacted in mid-July over conflict-related resource exploitation.

David Chen · 17 Sept 2026
USA Rare Earth, Pasqal to Collaborate on Quantum-Optimized Rare Earth Separation Tech
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USA Rare Earth, Pasqal to Collaborate on Quantum-Optimized Rare Earth Separation Tech

Partnership aims to reduce reliance on Chinese processing by leveraging quantum machine learning for more efficient separation of mixed rare earth elements.

David Chen · 17 Sept 2026
ICG Silver & Gold wraps Phase 1 drilling at Nevada’s Tuscarora Project
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ICG Silver & Gold wraps Phase 1 drilling at Nevada’s Tuscarora Project

The company completed a 3,000-meter drill program in four target zones, with assay results expected in late 2026 before a mineral resource estimate in Q1 2027.

David Chen · 17 Sept 2026
Frankfurt Stocks Tumble as Brent Crude Breaks $100
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Frankfurt Stocks Tumble as Brent Crude Breaks $100

The DAX fell 1.66% to 25,576.45 as Brent crude surpassed $100 a barrel, weighing on European equities ahead of the ECB's expected rate hike.

David Chen · 17 Sept 2026