Commodities

Global oil prices remained near the crucial $100-per-barrel mark on Wednesday, reflecting growing concerns over tightening supplies, geopolitical tensions, and rising inflation pressures across the global economy. US crude was trading around $101.85, holding close to recent highs despite some market volatility during the session.Middle East tensions continue to support …

Key Takeaways Modest retreat: Brent crude fell 0.5% to $107.26 per barrel, while WTI slipped 0.7% to $101.44. Three-day rally fades: Both contracts had jumped more than 3% Tuesday, but remain well above pre-war levels of around $70. Ceasefire on “life support”: Trump’s stark warning continues to weigh on sentiment …

Key Takeaways Gold edges down: Spot gold slipped 0.4% to $4,699.10 per ounce, while gold futures rose 0.4% to $4,706.72. Tuesday’s pullback: Bullion fell 0.4% in the previous session on a stronger dollar and hot inflation readings. Iran negotiations on “life support”: Trump’s warning continues to weigh on sentiment after …

Key Takeaways Star-studded delegation: Trump confirmed Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and Apple CEO Tim Cook are aboard Air Force One. CEO lineup expands: The delegation also includes leaders of Blackstone, BlackRock, Boeing, Cargill, Citi, GE Aerospace, Goldman Sachs, Micron, and Qualcomm. Trump’s first ask: The president …

Key Takeaways Massive refund push: The Trump administration is processing more than $35.5 billion in tariff refunds to importers after the Supreme Court struck down his tariff policy. Interest included: Payments cover duties paid across more than 8 million import entries, with interest added to refund amounts. CAPE portal handles …

Key Takeaways Mixed gold action: Spot gold edged down 0.2% to $4,705.50 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures rose 0.6% to $4,713.00. Tuesday’s pullback: Bullion fell 0.4% on a firmer dollar and elevated inflation readings. Negotiations on “life support”: Trump’s warning followed Tehran’s rejection of the U.S.-backed peace proposal. Hormuz …

Key Takeaways Modest pullback: Brent crude fell 0.4% to $107.36 per barrel, while WTI eased 0.3% to $101.91 — following Tuesday’s 3%+ surge. Three days of gains: Both contracts had rallied for three consecutive sessions. Ceasefire on “life support”: Trump’s rejection of Iran’s response to peace proposals continues to keep …

The Middle East conflict pushes Washington and Beijing toward a critical moment. The escalating Iran conflict is rapidly transforming the global political landscape, placing new pressure on both Washington and Beijing as President Donald Trump prepares for a high-stakes visit to China. What was once expected to focus largely on …

The Pentagon is reportedly weighing a straightforward but strategic move: renaming its combat operations against Iran. The goal is to provide President Trump with greater flexibility as tensions in the region remain high and a fragile ceasefire hangs in the balance. Following the conclusion of “Operation Epic Fury,” which achieved …

Global oil markets have entered a renewed phase of aggressive upside momentum, with crude prices “rockets again” above the $100 per barrel mark in a move that is reshaping expectations across energy, inflation, and global trade. The rally is not a brief spike, but a sustained revaluation of oil prices …