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Gold Rebound Faces Headwinds From Rising Yields and Stalled Iran Talks
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Gold Rebound Faces Headwinds From Rising Yields and Stalled Iran Talks

Spot gold prices encounter fresh resistance as climbing Treasury yields and stalled geopolitical negotiations create a challenging environment for the precious metal.

David Chen · 18 Aug 2026
NexGen Energy Discusses Saskatchewan Uranium Project with BHP
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NexGen Energy Discusses Saskatchewan Uranium Project with BHP

NexGen Energy has entered into discussions with mining giant BHP regarding a potential development of its Saskatchewan uranium project.

David Chen · 18 Aug 2026
Gold Rebounds From $4,365 Cycle Low as Weekly Target Eyes $4,581
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Gold Rebounds From $4,365 Cycle Low as Weekly Target Eyes $4,581

Gold prices pivot from a cycle low of $4,365, triggering a technical rally aimed at the $4,581 weekly target.

David Chen · 18 Aug 2026
US-Iran Tensions Lift Oil Prices as Diesel Margins Hit Records
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US-Iran Tensions Lift Oil Prices as Diesel Margins Hit Records

Crude oil prices advanced amid escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran, while diesel profit margins climbed to record highs.

David Chen · 18 Aug 2026
Silver Cycle Turns Bullish as VC PMI Eyes Targets Up to $68.88
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Silver Cycle Turns Bullish as VC PMI Eyes Targets Up to $68.88

Silver markets exhibit bullish momentum, with technical analysis pointing toward price targets between $67.77 and $68.88 above crucial support levels.

David Chen · 18 Aug 2026
Oil Surges Above $90 as Middle East Ceasefire Ends, UK Wage Growth Softens
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Oil Surges Above $90 as Middle East Ceasefire Ends, UK Wage Growth Softens

Brent crude climbed past $91 a barrel amid renewed supply concerns, while UK labor data showed easing private-sector wage growth and declining employment.

David Chen · 18 Aug 2026
BHP Reports $12.4 Billion in Government Payments for Fiscal 2026
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BHP Reports $12.4 Billion in Government Payments for Fiscal 2026

Global mining corporation BHP has reported total payments of $12.4 billion made to various governments during the 2026 fiscal year.

David Chen · 18 Aug 2026
BHP Reports Record Copper Earnings Driven by Strong Metal Demand
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BHP Reports Record Copper Earnings Driven by Strong Metal Demand

BHP posted record earnings from its copper operations, with the metal accounting for over half of the mining giant's total profit.

David Chen · 18 Aug 2026
Gold Experiences Short-Term Pause While Maintaining Bullish Structure
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Gold Experiences Short-Term Pause While Maintaining Bullish Structure

Gold markets are experiencing a temporary consolidation phase, though the broader bullish technical structure remains intact.

David Chen · 18 Aug 2026
Brent Crude Rises Past $91 Following Vessel Strike Near Strait of Hormuz
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Brent Crude Rises Past $91 Following Vessel Strike Near Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices advance past $91 a barrel after an unidentified projectile strikes a commercial vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

David Chen · 18 Aug 2026
Russia Faces Fresh Gasoline Supply Shortages Across Several Regions
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Russia Faces Fresh Gasoline Supply Shortages Across Several Regions

Official reports and media coverage indicate that several Russian regions experienced renewed gasoline supply shortages in August.

David Chen · 18 Aug 2026
Corn Futures Rise as Markets Await Pro Farmer Crop Tour Results
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Corn Futures Rise as Markets Await Pro Farmer Crop Tour Results

Corn futures advanced in early trading as market participants position themselves ahead of the upcoming Pro Farmer crop tour findings.

David Chen · 18 Aug 2026
Soybean Futures Advance Amid Stronger Crush Pace and Higher Oil Prices
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Soybean Futures Advance Amid Stronger Crush Pace and Higher Oil Prices

Soybean futures registered gains supported by an accelerated crushing pace and strength in broader oil markets.

David Chen · 18 Aug 2026
US Proposes Seabed Mining Auction Off Northern Mariana Islands
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US Proposes Seabed Mining Auction Off Northern Mariana Islands

The United States has proposed a seabed mining auction targeting mineral resources located off the coast of the Northern Mariana Islands.

David Chen · 18 Aug 2026
ExxonMobil Awards $1.1 Billion in Contracts for Mozambique LNG Project
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ExxonMobil Awards $1.1 Billion in Contracts for Mozambique LNG Project

ExxonMobil has awarded $1.1 billion in contracts to advance its liquefied natural gas development in Mozambique.

David Chen · 18 Aug 2026
Germany Faces Winter Heating Season With Gas Reserves at Half Capacity
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Germany Faces Winter Heating Season With Gas Reserves at Half Capacity

Germany enters the winter heating period with its natural gas storage facilities filled to roughly 50% capacity.

David Chen · 18 Aug 2026
Gold Pulls Back Amid Middle East Tensions and Fed Rate Uncertainty
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Gold Pulls Back Amid Middle East Tensions and Fed Rate Uncertainty

Spot gold pulled back as markets weighed ongoing Middle East geopolitical tensions alongside lingering uncertainty regarding Federal Reserve interest rate policy.

David Chen · 18 Aug 2026
Brent Oil Futures Advance in Market Trading
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Brent Oil Futures Advance in Market Trading

Brent oil futures moved higher in recent market activity, drawing attention from commodities traders.

David Chen · 18 Aug 2026
US Energy Secretary Wright to Meet Refiners on Increasing Fuel Output
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US Energy Secretary Wright to Meet Refiners on Increasing Fuel Output

Energy Secretary Wright is scheduled to hold discussions with domestic oil refiners aimed at exploring ways to boost fuel production.

David Chen · 18 Aug 2026
Northwest Europe Gasoline Margins Ease While Remaining Firm on Supply
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Northwest Europe Gasoline Margins Ease While Remaining Firm on Supply

Gasoline refining margins in Northwest Europe declined during the session but held firm amid balanced regional supply conditions.

David Chen · 18 Aug 2026
CFTC Seeks Public Input on AI Compute Futures as CME Eyes October Launch
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CFTC Seeks Public Input on AI Compute Futures as CME Eyes October Launch

The U.S. regulatory body has opened a public comment period on proposed artificial intelligence compute futures contracts, as the CME Group targets an October introduction.

David Chen · 18 Aug 2026
Russia Faces Fresh Gasoline Shortages and Fuel Limits in August
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Russia Faces Fresh Gasoline Shortages and Fuel Limits in August

Russian regions experience renewed fuel supply shortages and rationing at service stations, according to official reports and media accounts.

David Chen · 18 Aug 2026
Iran Warns of Escalation in Strait of Hormuz Over Peace Deal
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Iran Warns of Escalation in Strait of Hormuz Over Peace Deal

Iran has threatened to escalate tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and the wider region if the United States fails to fully implement a preliminary peace agreement.

David Chen · 18 Aug 2026
BHP Reports Copper Has Overtaken Iron Ore as Its Primary Profit Driver
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BHP Reports Copper Has Overtaken Iron Ore as Its Primary Profit Driver

Mining giant BHP has seen copper surpass iron ore to become its main profit driver, according to company reporting details.

David Chen · 18 Aug 2026