Commodities
Dax verliert 0.66% trotz Ölpreisanstieg, geopolitische Spannungen bleiben Risiko
Der deutsche Leitindex Dax schloss mit einem Rückgang von 0.66% und bleibt unter Druck durch Ölpreistrends sowie geopolitische Unsicherheiten im Nahen Osten und zwischen den USA und China.

IEA: Iran War Thoroughly Upends Global Oil Outlook; Senators Press Oil Release
The International Energy Agency slashed its 2026 demand-growth forecast to an 80,000-barrel-a-day drop, citing the Strait of Hormuz closure and surging prices. Separately, US senators urged Trump to release emergency heating oil from the strategic reserve.
US-Aktien kühlen sich nach Ölpreisanstieg ab
Dow Jones, S&P 500 und Nasdaq unter Druck trotz Rekordrallye; geopolitische Spannungen und schwache Quartalszahlen dominieren die Stimmung.
Streamex’s Tokenized Gold Push Accelerates Amid Institutional Interest
Streamex highlights its $150M valuation, record Q2 2024 revenue and plans to target $100M in AUM by year-end with tokenized gold and upcoming commodity token launches.

Payward Expands Beyond Crypto with $1B+ Acquisitions to Build Financial Infrastructure
Kraken’s parent company, Payward, is integrating trading, banking, asset management and institutional services into a unified platform, prioritizing internal development, strategic acquisitions and partnerships with traditional financial institutions.

TotalEnergies, AMNI Greenlight Ima Gas Field Offshore Nigeria for 2028 Startup
TotalEnergies and Nigerian partner AMNI have approved the final investment decision for the Ima gas field, targeting 350 MMcfd to boost Nigeria LNG’s Train 7 expansion to 30 Mtpa.

Gold Prices Stabilize Amid Oil Price Surge and Strong U.S. Economic Data
Spot gold fell by 0.3% to $4,275.09 an ounce, while gold futures declined by 0.2% to $4,310.60 an ounce. The Federal Reserve's rate hike bets have increased following strong U.S. economic data.
Oil rebounds on Iran tensions; Asian energy stocks rise as Brent climbs 3.9%
Brent crude surged 3.9% to $103.08 after Iran’s president signaled defiance amid U.S. threats, while Asian energy stocks led gains as geopolitical risks boosted commodity prices.
Super El Nino Could Cut Asian LNG Imports Less Than 1 BCFD, Bernstein Says
A forecast super El Niño in 2026–27 may reduce Asian LNG demand by under 1 billion cubic feet per day, Bernstein analysts say, with structural factors likely dominating price drivers.


Oil prices near $100/bbl as US-Iran diplomacy and Saudi supply risks weigh
Oil prices hovered around the $100 per barrel threshold, influenced by U.S.-Iran diplomatic developments and concerns over Saudi supply. Various energy deals and corporate actions also shaped the market.
Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Refinery as Drone Campaign Intensifies
Ukraine says it hit the Ilsky refinery in Krasnodar, killing three, as Moscow claims it shot down hundreds of drones overnight amid escalating attacks on Russian energy infrastructure.

Bitcoin Drops Below $83K as Traders Price Four Fed Rate Hikes by June 2027
Rising Treasury yields and a stronger dollar weigh on crypto and gold amid expectations of prolonged monetary tightening.
Cross-Border Refueling Still Makes Sense for Some Swiss Drivers
Fuel taxes in Germany and Austria will drop next month, widening the price gap with Switzerland — but only border-region drivers save enough to justify the trip.

Oil eases slightly as US‑Iran truce hopes offset Saudi supply worries
Crude prices slipped after reports of US‑Iran talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, even as U.S. Treasury yields rose above 5% and equity markets posted modest gains.

Clean Energy Fuels sells $30.7m in federal tax credits from RNG projects
The company taps Section 45Z credits and ITCs from seven U.S. facilities, including its Dimmit, Texas, plant

Brent crude oil prices rise further amid geopolitical tensions
Brent crude oil prices surged more than 2% to $105.41 per barrel, driven by geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran over shipping routes in the Gulf.

Origen Resources Secures 70% Stake in Brazil’s REE Project with $200M Share-Issue Deal
Origen Resources Inc. will acquire a 70% stake in Brazil’s Campo de Cima rare earth elements project, committing $200,000 in upfront payments and $1.5M in exploration costs over two years.

Brent crude holds near $100, WTI trades roughly $12 discount
Brent crude oil was trading near $100.22 a barrel while WTI came in approximately $12 lower, reflecting a notably wide transatlantic spread.


CFTC sues Cash FX and three executives over $950 million crypto-linked forex scheme
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed a lawsuit alleging Cash FX Group and three individuals ran a multilevel‑marketing Ponzi scheme that misused over $950 million of investor funds tied to foreign‑exchange trading and crypto claims.

German fuel prices hit record high as state revenue rises
Super E10 prices averaged 2.286 euros per liter in Germany, driven by regulatory costs and debates over overproduction taxes.

Tungsten Prices Jump Sixfold as Global Supply Shortages Intensify
China’s export restrictions and dwindling domestic reserves have triggered a surge in tungsten prices, with demand surging for carbide tools and electronics components.

Gold slips below $4,300 as Wall Street and retail sentiment diverge
Spot gold fell to $4,284.97, a 2.17% weekly decline, while a Kitco survey shows a bullish tilt among Wall Street analysts but a stronger bullish bias among retail traders.
Oil Prices Drop 1% on Truce Hopes, Offset by Gulf Supply Concerns
Brent settles at $105.46, WTI at $93.56 as U.S.-Iran diplomatic progress counters elevated risk premiums from Strait of Hormuz shipping flows.

Oil Prices Ease as U.S.-Iran Truce Hopes Offset Saudi Supply Risks
Brent and WTI crude slipped about 1% on Friday as traders balanced diplomacy talks against fresh Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure.









