Commodities

Gold climbed to near a three-week high Wednesday as the U.S. dollar weakened following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a temporary ceasefire with Iran, triggering a swift and broad repricing across commodity and currency markets. Spot gold rose 2.0% to $4,801.35 an ounce, while U.S. gold futures for June delivery …

Oil prices plunged sharply on Wednesday after Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, triggering a dramatic unwind of geopolitical risk premiums. Brent crude dropped nearly 14% to $94.34 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) tumbled over 15% to $95.91. Both benchmarks briefly fell to intraday …

Oil prices moved higher on Thursday, recovering part of their sharp losses from the previous session, as ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and renewed geopolitical tensions kept supply concerns in focus. Brent crude rose 2.4% to $97.02 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) climbed 3.1% to …

A sense of cautious progress has emerged in the latest round of U.S.–Iran negotiations, but the path to a deal remains uncertain as a critical deadline approaches. Diplomatic efforts intensified over the past 24 hours, shifting expectations from whether an agreement is possible to whether it can be reached in …

Global markets are heading into a decisive session as investors brace for fresh signals from the Federal Reserve. The release of the latest meeting minutes is expected to offer deeper insight into how policymakers view inflation, interest rates, and the broader economic outlook.These signals come at a sensitive moment, with …

The world’s reliance on the Strait of Hormuz—a narrow 21-mile maritime corridor—has long been a silent vulnerability. Nearly one-third of seaborne oil, one-fifth of liquefied natural gas, one-third of global fertilizer shipments, and half of sulfur exports pass through this strategic bottleneck. Recent military escalations with Iran since late February …

Global markets remain on edge as gold and silver trade in choppy ranges amid escalating geopolitical tensions. Gold (XAU/USD) is holding broadly around $4,658 per ounce, up 0.18% on the day, but struggling to attract decisive momentum as traders await developments on US-Iran negotiations. Meanwhile, silver (XAG/USD) retreated to $71.73, …

Markets tumbled on Tuesday as investors braced for a critical deadline in the escalating US-Iran conflict. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 380 points, ending a four-day winning streak, while global oil prices surged, reflecting fears of supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.Geopolitical Tensions Drive Market VolatilityInvestor …

France has completed a major restructuring of its gold reserves, bringing a portion of its holdings back from the United States while securing substantial profits amid a surge in global gold prices. The move reflects a long-term strategy focused on modernizing reserve assets and improving flexibility in international markets.Turning Old …

Markets hold steady after a long weekend, but geopolitical risk keeps investors on edge as the U.S.-Iran conflict intensifies and energy prices climb. European equity markets offered little movement on Tuesday as investors returned from a long holiday weekend to face a volatile geopolitical backdrop, with U.S. President Donald Trump’s …