Commodities

In a week that witnessed a historic shift in the geopolitical balance, condcluding with the commencement of joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran on Saturday and the growing threats to close the Strait of Hormuz—the transit point for 20% of global oil trade—financial markets reflected a landscape of sharp volatility. The …

Crude Oil Surges as Geopolitical Tensions Heat UpGlobal oil prices surged sharply this week as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to unsettle energy markets. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude jumped to $67.28 per barrel, up 3.17% on the day, while Brent crude rose 3.29% to $73.17 per …

Gold reclaimed the $5,200 level on Friday, driven by heightened geopolitical risks and a surge in safe-haven demand. The move comes after reports that US officials advised nonessential embassy staff in Israel to leave the country, fueling fears of a possible escalation in the ongoing US-Iran standoff.At the time of …

Oil prices climbed sharply on Friday after negotiations between the United States and Iran over Tehran’s nuclear program ended without a breakthrough, reigniting concerns that tensions could escalate into military action and disrupt crude supplies from the Middle East. By 07:50 ET (12:50 GMT), Brent crude futures for April delivery …

Bitcoin fell on Friday, halting a brief rebound from midweek lows as fragile risk appetite continued to weigh on speculative assets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency is now on course for its fifth consecutive month of steep declines, underscoring the depth of the downturn gripping the crypto market. Bitcoin slipped nearly …

Gold prices steadied in Asian trading on Friday and were on track to post solid gains for February, supported by persistent safe-haven demand amid rising geopolitical tensions and mounting economic uncertainty throughout the month. Disruptions in U.S. trade policy, alongside concerns over slowing growth in the world’s largest economies, kept …

The nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran on February 26, 2026, in Geneva were not just another round of diplomatic exchanges. Beginning early in the morning and lasting until late evening, the talks carried weight far beyond the negotiating table. They represented a moment where diplomacy, energy markets, …

Gold remained steady above $5,170 as heightened tensions in the Middle East sustained investor demand for safe-haven assets. Ongoing diplomatic friction between the United States and Iran has added uncertainty to global markets, encouraging traders to seek protection in bullion despite broader currency strength.Strong US Data Boosts Dollar but Fails …

Oil prices steadied after recent losses, as traders weighed rising geopolitical tensions against clear signs of abundant supply. US crude hovered near the mid-$60s per barrel, reflecting a market pulled in two opposing directions.On one side, attention remains fixed on renewed nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran in Geneva. The …

Bitcoin surged on Thursday, extending its rebound from the previous session as bargain hunting, a wave of short-covering, and positive cues from Wall Street sparked a broader recovery across the battered cryptocurrency market. The world’s largest cryptocurrency climbed 5.3% to $68,349.6 by 01:22 ET (06:22 GMT), recovering most of this …