Commodities
Geopolitical conflict involving Iran disrupts oil and wider commodity markets including LNG and critical industrial inputs
A conflict involving Iran is reported to be affecting oil, LNG and other key industrial commodities globally.
Prediction Markets Price New U.S. Gas Highs as Oil Tops $100
Kalshi traders see a 71% chance American pump prices will exceed $4.60 this year as Iran tensions push WTI crude above $103 a barrel.
Swiss SMI up 0.2% pre-market as 18 of 20 components rise
Alcon shares decline sharply amid pre-market trading; Brent crude stays above $100 amid geopolitical tensions
U.S. Consumers Hit With $100 Billion in Extra Fuel Costs as Oil Surges Above $100
Americans have spent an additional $100 billion on fuel since the start of the Iran conflict, as crude prices remain above $100 a barrel.
Saudi alerts rise as Yemen fighting curtails key oil shipping lanes
Intensified clashes between Saudi forces and Yemen's Iran‑backed Houthis have lowered vessel traffic through the Bab el‑Mandeb Strait and disrupted the Strait of Hormuz, tightening global oil routes.
Brent crude oil prices rise above $100 a barrel amid escalating Middle East conflict
Brent crude oil prices have climbed past $100 a barrel amid heightened conflict in the Middle East.
Lockheed Martin Secures GM Defense Supply for PAC-3 Missiles
Lockheed Martin and GM Defense finalized a contract to supply critical missile components, accelerating production of the PAC-3 MSE interceptor amid defense expansion plans.
SMI falls again as oil and inflation fears weigh on global markets
Swiss index slumps amid rising oil prices and US inflation concerns; Meta surges 6.6% on AI announcement.
Oil Pares Losses as Saudi Pipeline Damage and Strait of Hormuz Traffic Disrupt Oil Markets
Brent and WTI recover from session lows after attacks on Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline, while Strait of Hormuz vessel traffic falls to under a quarter of its 10-day average.
Swiss Medtech Warns of Declining Attractiveness Amid Cost Pressures
Industry growth outpaces overall Swiss economy, but rising costs and regulatory hurdles threaten long-term competitiveness.
UBS forecasts gold up to $5,400 by Sep 2027, sees near-term volatility
UBS projects gold reaching $5,400 per ounce by September 2027, citing the Fed's latest rate hike, elevated real yields and continued central‑bank buying as key drivers.
Oil Prices Continue to Fall Despite Physical Crude Scarcity
Global oil prices persist in declining even as shortages in physical crude supply remain a factor.
Gold Prices Stabilize After Sharp Rise Tied to Fed Rate Decision
Gold settles into a steady range after a sharp advance following the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, as precious metals respond to recent US monetary policy moves.
Gold Holds Steady Near $4,346 Ahead of Fed Decision on Rate Hike
Spot gold trades at $4,346.46 an ounce as markets price in a 92% chance of the Federal Reserve's first rate hike since 2023, while the 10-year Treasury yield hits a 2007 high.
Oil prices dip as US inventory build offsets Middle East supply concerns
Brent fell 1.4% to $107.27 and WTI 2.0% to $103.68 as API data showed a 7.14 million‑barrel inventory rise, while Houthi attacks disrupted Saudi export routes.
Gold Rises 1% to $4,397.47 as Dollar Weakness, Middle East Tensions Lift Prices
Spot gold extended its advance on Wednesday, climbing 1.0% to $4,397.47 an ounce, supported by a softer U.S. dollar and rising Middle East hostilities.
Brent crude oil prices surge above $100 a barrel, hitting multi-week high amid intensifying Middle East conflict
Brent crude surpassed the $100 per barrel mark, reaching its highest level in several weeks as Middle East tensions rise.
Oil and U.S. Treasury Yields Hit Seven-Year Correlation High
Tight lockstep between yields and crude prices is intensifying cross-asset volatility and macro inflation concerns.
Oil prices decline following an unexpected build in U.S. crude inventories amidst ongoing Saudi supply concerns
Oil prices fell after U.S. crude inventories rose unexpectedly, while concerns about Saudi supply persisted.
Oil Swings as Houthi Strikes Hit Saudi Arabia and U.S. Inventories Build
Crude prices oscillated sharply after Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure and a pipeline shutdown, while an unexpected rise in U.S. stockpiles offset early geopolitical risk premiums.
Gold climbs over 1% as subdued dollar and oil rally lift metal
Gold rose more than 1% against a weaker US dollar, with traders awaiting upcoming US inflation data and reacting to an oil rally.
Oil prices jump more than 2% following new Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and the Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices rose over 2% after reports of new Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and the Strait of Hormuz.
Diplomatic Talks on Strait of Hormuz Stalled as Houthi Attacks Escalate
Oman postpones meeting on the Strait of Hormuz proposal after Iran demands its conditions be met, even as Houthis launch fresh attacks on Saudi Arabia and crude prices spike.
Oil prices rise over 3% amid Middle East tensions, Hormuz Strait delays
Brent crude briefly exceeded $108, WTI climbed 2.8% as geopolitical risks tighten global supply chains