Commodities
European Gas At 3-Year Highs: Winners and Losers in the Energy Crunch
Rising gas and fuel prices reshape European equity markets, boosting energy and shipping while weighing on industrials and automakers.
Gold Dips Below $4,400 Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Fed Watch
Gold prices fell below $4,400 as geopolitical risks and inflation concerns weighed on the metal, though long-term demand remains robust.
Goldman Sachs lifts Brent and WTI 2026‑27 forecasts amid Middle East risk
Goldman raised its 2026 Brent and WTI price forecasts by $5, citing ongoing Middle East disruptions, tight inventories and a 25% chance Brent exceeds $100 in March 2027.
Oil near $97.50 as Hormuz risks lift inflation concerns; MoneySimpler expands AI trading
Brent crude is near $97.50 after rising about 35% since February on Strait of Hormuz disruption concerns, while MoneySimpler expands a free no-code AI trading service.
Saudi Arabia faces critical East-West pipeline outage threatening 4% of global oil supply and export stock depletion
A reported outage on Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline could affect about 4% of global oil supply and reduce export stocks, with potential impact on Brent prices.
Nova Minerals Receives 500 Tons of Antimony Processing Equipment
The Estelle project received more than 40 containers of crushing, milling, flotation and refining equipment at Port MacKenzie, Alaska, in a step toward 2027 antimony production.
Gold and Silver Track US Dollar Near Historical Correlation Extremes
Analysis shows gold‑silver correlation with the dollar hitting 3rd‑4th percentile lows, while the DXY hovers above key support, keeping precious metals tied to dollar moves.
Gold prices climb as the U.S. dollar softens ahead of upcoming U.S. inflation data releases
Gold prices rose while the U.S. dollar weakened ahead of upcoming U.S. inflation data releases.
Gold Slides Below $4,444 as Iran Conflict Lifts Brent Toward $100
Gold futures traded below a key $4,444 support level as the U.S.-Iran conflict reached its 193rd day, while Brent crude rose 1.74% to $98.69 after warnings of Gulf energy disruption.
Oil Prices Climb Toward $98-$100 on Middle East Risks and Stronger Chinese Demand
Crude approaches key psychological thresholds amid escalating geopolitical tensions, supply concerns, and rebounding purchases from China.
FTSE 100 Falls as Hormuz Tensions Impact Energy Markets
The FTSE 100 declined 0.1% as geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and Houthi attacks on Saudi energy facilities weighed on energy markets and commodity prices.
European Stocks Fall as Crude Oil Holds Above $90 on Iranian Threats
Brent crude extends gains past $90 on Persian Gulf supply risks, compounding euro-area inflation pressure ahead of the ECB's expected rate hike.
Diesel Approaches $6 While Gasoline Sets Labor Day Record
Diesel prices are nearing $6.00 per gallon, up from an earlier $5.80 target, as gasoline averaged $4.14 for the Labor Day weekend, surpassing the 2012 record of $3.82 amid crude oil trading near $90 a barrel.
Natural Gas Technicals Point to Structural Turn Near $2.80, Analysis Shows
A long-term structural analysis suggests natural gas may be nearing the completion of a fifth phase after sliding toward ~$2.80, with the current move framed as conditional on reversal confirmation.
Brent Crude Surges Near $100 After Iran Threatens Persian Gulf Energy Chokepoints
Oil prices rose sharply on Tuesday as Iran warned of a maritime exclusion zone in the Persian Gulf, escalating tensions that have already disrupted Middle East crude flows and raised concerns over Strait of Hormuz security.
Iran Threatens Gulf Maritime Exclusion Zone as Brent Nears $98
Iran warned of a Persian Gulf maritime exclusion zone and retaliation against U.S. energy assets after U.S. strikes on Iranian tankers, lifting Brent crude to $98.01.
Hormuz ship attack and Saudi pipeline strike raise oil supply risks
A projectile hit a ship in the Strait of Hormuz and a drone strike closed Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline, raising crude supply risks.
Brent crude climbs above $98 as Houthi attacks push oil toward $100 a barrel
Brent crude rose past $98 per barrel, its highest since July, after Houthi strikes on Saudi energy facilities and Iran's threat of a Gulf exclusion zone tighten global oil supplies.
Copper Hits Record as Novartis Drops on Study Miss; SMI Expected Lower
Copper surged to an all-time high above $14,500 a tonne on supply fears, while Novartis sank 5.2% pre-market after a failed muscle-disease study. The SMI was expected to open down.
Copper hits record $14,533 a tonne on supply and tariff concerns
LME copper reached a fresh high Monday, up more than 40% in a year as Chilean output falls, demand grows and traders weigh possible US tariffs.
Oil prices rise due to escalating Middle East conflict and Strait of Hormuz supply risks
Oil prices have risen amid heightened Middle East conflict and concerns over supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Goldman Sachs raises oil forecasts on Middle East shipping risks
Goldman Sachs lifted Brent and WTI forecasts by $5 for December 2026, citing prolonged Middle East shipping disruptions and possible Gulf supply gaps.
Gold prices climb as the US dollar eases, with markets awaiting upcoming US inflation data
Gold prices rose as the dollar weakened, with investors awaiting US inflation data.
Gold gains as U.S. dollar eases ahead of inflation data
Precious metals rise and the dollar weakens as markets position ahead of key U.S. inflation readings.