Commodities

Key Takeaways: Gold retreats: Spot gold fell 0.9% to $4,786.02 an ounce, pressured by a rebounding U.S. dollar and a sudden surge in global oil prices. Geopolitical escalation: Safe-haven optimism faded after Iran re-closed the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. captured an Iranian vessel attempting to skirt the ongoing …

Key Takeaways: Crude Spikes: Brent crude jumped as much as 7% to $97.50 a barrel following rapid geopolitical escalations before settling near $95. Hormuz Re-Closed: Tehran shut down the Strait of Hormuz less than 24 hours after a brief weekend reopening, firing on vessels attempting to cross. Blockade Confrontation: President …

This was by no means an ordinary week. Five consecutive days condensed months of geopolitical tensions into fleeting moments when Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi suddenly announced on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz was “fully open” to commercial vessels for the duration of the temporary truce. Those few words …

Oil prices plunged nearly 13% on Friday after Iran announced the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, easing fears of supply disruptions in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Market Reaction– U.S. crude dropped to $81.37 per barrel, down from $93.18 at the previous settlement. – Prices …

Global markets are rapidly adjusting after the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global energy flows. The return of normal shipping activity has eased fears of prolonged supply disruptions, triggering a sharp unwind of the war-driven trade that had dominated investor sentiment. As flows normalize, markets …

Key Takeaways: Gold extends gains on easing tensions: Spot gold rose about 1.1% to trade near $4843 as improved geopolitical conditions lifted demand for safe-haven assets. Hormuz reopening calms energy markets: Iran confirmed uninterrupted commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz during the ceasefire, easing fears of supply disruptions. Oil …

Key Takeaways: Revenue and Profit Slide: Total Q1 revenue is projected to fall 8% year-over-year to €12.4 billion, with adjusted EBIT plummeting to €311 million. Commercial Division Struggles: Aircraft deliveries are expected to drop to 114 (down from 136), driving a 13% decline in divisional revenue. The Handover Bottleneck: A …

Key Takeaways: Silver steals the show: Spot silver jumped 3.6% this week, fueled by forecasts of a widening supply deficit and surging demand from the artificial intelligence sector. Gold maintains a tight range: Bullion is tracking for a mild 0.9% weekly gain, caught between safe-haven appeal and fears of energy-driven …

Key Takeaways: Crude continues its slide: Brent slips 1.1% to $98.32 and WTI drops 1.3% to $89.95, putting both benchmarks on track for weekly losses exceeding 3%. Diplomatic breakthrough: President Donald Trump announces a 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, inviting key leaders to the White House for further talks. Iran tensions cool, …

A temporary ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is set to take effect, marking a brief pause in a conflict that has intensified over recent weeks. The agreement, announced by Donald Trump, is expected to last for 10 days and aims to halt fighting while diplomatic efforts continue.A Short Pause in …