Commodities

Gold Stabilizes After Sharp Weekly DropGold prices steadied on Monday after a turbulent week that pushed the precious metal below the key $4,500 level for the first time in weeks. Spot gold traded near $4,541 per ounce, showing little daily movement, but the broader picture reflects growing pressure on the …

Temporary Sanctions Relief Fails to Calm Middle East Tensions or Stop the Oil RallyFresh tensions are erupting inside the ongoing US-Iran negotiations after reports suggested Washington sees Tehran’s latest proposal as far from enough to secure a major breakthrough, fueling fears that diplomacy may be heading toward another dangerous dead …

Key Takeaways Crude surges: Brent oil futures rose 2% to a two-week high of $111.45 per barrel, while WTI gained 2.2% to $103.26. UAE nuclear plant attacked: Drone strikes near the Barakah plant caused a fire, though no direct damage to the main facility. UAE blames Iran: Officials called the …

Key Takeaways 6-week low hit: Spot gold touched $4,480.79/oz before recovering, while gold futures fell 0.5% to $4,540.67/oz. Spot gold dips slightly: Last at $4,538.79 per ounce after a turbulent session. Bond yields explode: U.S. 10-year Treasury yields hit a one-month high, while Japanese 10-year yields surged to a 29-year …

Key Takeaways Trump’s ominous warning: The president declared on Truth Social: “the Clock is Ticking” and “TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE” for Iran. War prep advancing: Israel and the U.S. are actively advancing military preparations for coordinated attacks as early as next week, per The Times of Israel. Tuesday Situation …

No other week this year has witnessed such a dense convergence of macroeconomic catalysts as the trading week of May 11–15. The markets faced a perfect storm of prime market movers all at once: crucial inflation prints, production costs, consumer demand metrics, Federal Reserve liquidity shifts, a historic transition in …

US stock index futures moved lower ahead of the trading session, reflecting rising investor caution amid geopolitical uncertainty. Futures linked to major benchmarks declined broadly, signaling weakness across equity markets before the opening bell. Technology and semiconductor-related stocks were among the most affected, extending recent volatility in the sector.Geopolitical Tensions …

The United Arab Emirates is moving to reshape its energy export strategy with the construction of a new major oil pipeline that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical and vulnerable shipping chokepoints. The project is designed to significantly increase export capacity and reduce exposure to …

The trade relationship between the United States and China, the world’s two largest economies, remains under heavy strain despite a temporary and fragile truce. While both sides continue negotiations, deep disagreements over tariffs, technology, and industrial policy keep tensions alive and unresolved. The outcome of this rivalry carries major consequences …

West Texas Intermediate crude climbed above the key $100-per-barrel level on Friday, as markets reacted to fresh comments from US President Donald Trump following his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, while ongoing tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz continued to fuel fears over global energy supplies. WTI crude advanced …