Commodities

Gold fell on Monday as renewed Middle East tensions threatened to stoke inflation and reinforce expectations of higher-for-longer interest rates, a backdrop that tends to hurt non-yielding assets like bullion. By 07:15 ET, spot gold dropped 1.3% to $4,035.82 an ounce and futures fell 1.1% to $4,049.92. The US and …

In an extraordinary financial landscape, the week of June 22–26, 2026, combined escalating pressure, a radical shift in monetary policy, and a geopolitical truce that faltered on its eighth day. It was not merely a standard trading week, but a multi-dimensional “stress test” for the global financial system, sketching the …

Gold prices moved higher at the end of the week, recovering after several days of subdued trading as the US dollar weakened and Treasury yields declined. The softer dollar made gold more attractive to investors, helping the precious metal regain momentum even as markets continued to weigh the outlook for …

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil extended its losses on Friday, slipping below the key $70 per barrel level as investors grew increasingly confident that global oil supplies are recovering following recent disruptions in the Middle East.The decline reflects a shift in market sentiment, with traders focusing more on improving …

Key Takeaways Gold finds tentative footing: Spot gold ticked up 0.3% to $4,036.88 per ounce, while gold futures added 0.1% to $4,051.30. Third straight weekly loss: Bullion on track for a nearly 3% weekly decline and has shed roughly 11% this month. Dollar near 13-month high: The greenback is heading …

Gold prices moved higher after suffering one of their sharpest declines in months, helping the precious metal climb back above the $4,000 mark.The rebound came as investors reacted to fresh economic data that largely met expectations, easing some of the uncertainty that had weighed on financial markets in recent weeks.Inflation …

The recent conflict involving Iran delivered a powerful warning to global energy markets: relying too heavily on a single trade route can create major risks for the world economy.When shipping through the Strait of Hormuz was disrupted during the conflict, fears quickly spread that oil prices would spiral out of …

Key Takeaways Gold breaches $4,000: Spot gold slipped 0.5% to $3,978.60 per ounce — hovering at its lowest in more than seven months after breaking below the key psychological level Wednesday for the first time since November 2025. Gold futures near $4,000: U.S. gold futures edged 0.4% lower to $3,993.80. …

The US Dollar strengthened sharply on Wednesday, climbing to its highest level in a year as investors positioned themselves ahead of a closely watched inflation report that could shape expectations for interest rates and the broader economic outlook.Financial markets are focused on upcoming US inflation figures, which are expected to …

Key Takeaways Oil extends losses: Brent fell 2% to $75.52 per barrel, while WTI slipped 1.8% to $71.89 — both settling around four-month lows. Third straight session of declines: The losing streak reflects rapidly unwinding supply disruption fears. Supertankers exiting the Gulf: Several previously stranded supertankers have successfully left the …