Commodities

The widening conflict in the Middle East is rapidly becoming a defining test for the global economy, with its ultimate impact hinging on how long the fighting lasts, how much damage it inflicts, and whether energy price shocks fade quickly or become entrenched. Policymakers and markets alike are watching a …

Gold prices rose in Asian trading on Wednesday, recovering part of the sharp losses from the previous session as investors reassessed safe-haven demand amid the escalating U.S.–Iran conflict and a powerful rally in the U.S. dollar. Spot gold climbed 1.2% to $5,150.63 per ounce by 01:45 ET (06:45 GMT), while …

Oil prices jumped again in Asian trading on Wednesday, extending a powerful rally after two days of sharp gains, as escalating tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran kept fears of supply disruptions firmly in focus. By 01:31 ET (06:31 GMT), Brent crude futures rose 2.7% to $83.62 a …

A sharp surge in global oil prices has shifted the tone in currency markets, pushing the Canadian Dollar higher and weighing on USD/CAD. The move followed a dramatic escalation in Middle East tensions, which disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz — a critical route for global crude shipments. With …

A prolonged conflict in the Middle East could deliver a fresh energy shock to the eurozone, raising inflation and slowing economic growth, according to a warning from the European Central Bank. Policymakers say that a sustained disruption to oil and gas supplies would quickly push up energy prices, with knock-on …

Oil prices surged again on Tuesday, extending the previous session’s sharp rally, as escalating conflict in the Middle East and mounting threats to energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz fueled fears of major supply disruptions. By 03:25 ET (08:25 GMT), Brent crude futures for May delivery climbed 3.7% to …

Gold prices edged lower on Tuesday, reversing earlier gains as a sharply stronger U.S. dollar capped demand, even as investors continued to assess the fallout from a widening Middle East conflict and mounting oil supply risks. Spot gold was down 0.4% at $5,303.12 an ounce by 01:24 ET (06:24 GMT), …

Oil prices climbed again in Asian trading on Tuesday, extending a powerful rally after surging more than 7% in the previous session, as escalating conflict in the Middle East and mounting threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz kept supply disruption fears firmly in focus. As of 00:25 ET …

Oil and gas markets are experiencing a sharp surge as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies. Iran’s ongoing retaliatory strikes in response to US and Israeli attacks have triggered widespread concern over energy supplies, sending prices sharply higher.Natural gas prices spiked after one of the world’s largest exporters halted …

U.S. stocks rebounded modestly Monday after an early-session sell-off driven by escalating conflict in the Middle East. Despite the recovery attempt, major indices remained slightly lower by midday.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 182.93 points (-0.4%) to 48,794.99, the S&P 500 slipped 24.08 points (-0.4%) to 6,854.80, and the Nasdaq …