Commodities

Global energy markets are under renewed strain as the war with Iran continues to disrupt supply routes and unsettle traders. Crude oil prices climbed sharply, with West Texas Intermediate trading near $97.8 a barrel, up more than 3% in a single day. Brent crude also advanced above $104, reflecting the …

The Announcement That Stunned ViennaNobody saw it coming — at least not like this. On Tuesday, as OPEC delegates were preparing to gather in Vienna for yet another round of production talks, the United Arab Emirates dropped a bombshell: it was leaving. After nearly six decades of membership in the …

Gold prices slipped to their lowest level in nearly a month, reflecting the combined pressure of a stronger US Dollar and persistent inflation concerns driven by elevated Oil prices. The metal traded around $4,571, marking a decline of more than 2% in a single session, as investors remained cautious amid …

Key Takeaways Renewed pullback: Bitcoin slid 1.1% to $76,919.8 after another failed breakout attempt, having briefly jumped above $79,000 on Monday before encountering profit-taking. Oil pressure intensifies: Brent crude near $110 per barrel — driven by the Hormuz standoff — is fueling inflation fears and sapping risk appetite. Trump skeptical …

Key Takeaways Prices push higher: Brent crude rose 1% to $109.34 per barrel, while WTI gained 0.9% to $97.28 — extending Monday’s 2-3% surge. Trump rejects Iran’s offer: Reports from the Wall Street Journal and Reuters reveal the president and his team are skeptical of Iran’s proposal to reopen Hormuz, …

Germany has joined Switzerland, Turkey, Spain, Italy, Norway, Denmark, and several other nations in urgent negotiations aimed at safeguarding energy security and stabilizing fuel markets. These talks come at a critical moment, as Iran’s reluctance to reopen the Strait of Hormuz intensifies one of the most severe energy disruptions in …

A widening economic shock is rippling across Asia and Europe as escalating tensions tied to the conflict involving Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu in Iran begin to reshape global markets. What started as a regional confrontation has quickly evolved into a broader financial strain, with rising prices and supply disruptions …

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil held firm on Monday, trading near $95 per barrel, as stalled US-Iran negotiations kept supply risks alive. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy corridor, remains disrupted, embedding a geopolitical premium into oil prices. Uncertainty Over Reopening the StraitIran has floated proposals to reopen …

Gold prices retreated on Monday, slipping under the $4,700 mark despite a softer US Dollar. At the close of the session, spot gold traded near $4,669, down 0.85% on the day. The decline came even as geopolitical headlines briefly pressured the Greenback, underscoring how investor focus remains firmly on interest …

Key Takeaways Pullback after early bounce: Bitcoin slipped 0.7% to $77,581.7 after briefly touching an intraday high of $79,461.7, struggling to break the key $80,000 resistance level. Iran proposal sparks brief rally: Tehran’s reported offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz initially lifted sentiment before fading on uncertainty over Washington’s …