Commodities

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices dipped on July 16, 2025, falling 0.15% to $65.325 per barrel, while Brent crude oil followed suit, declining 0.26% to $68.60 per barrel. Both benchmarks faced downward pressure despite a larger-than-expected draw in US crude inventories, as rising OPEC+ production and persistent demand …

European stock markets showed mixed results on Wednesday, as investors reacted to weak earnings updates, trade negotiations, and corporate performance expectations. Key Market Movements: STOXX 600 Index: Fell 0.2% to 544.14 points. Germany’s DAX: Up 0.1%. Spain’s IBEX: Rose 0.7%. UK’s FTSE 100: Gained 0.2%. France’s CAC 40: Flat. ASML’s …

Gold prices rose slightly on Wednesday, recovering some overnight losses after stronger-than-expected U.S. consumer inflation data boosted the dollar and dampened expectations of near-term interest rate cuts. However, ongoing uncertainties surrounding U.S. trade tariffs, the Federal Reserve’s independence, and geopolitical tensions continued to support demand for safe-haven assets like gold. …

Oil prices rebounded on Wednesday after two days of losses, as OPEC+ expressed confidence in global demand despite an increase in output, and investors weighed a slight rise in U.S. crude inventories. Key Highlights: Brent Crude: Brent futures for September rose 0.4% to $69.01 per barrel. WTI Crude: U.S. West …

Silver has decisively broken through critical resistance levels, signaling the official onset of a robust bull market. Analysts pinpoint a convergence of bullish technicals, tightening supply-demand dynamics, and a pronounced historical undervaluation, all propelling silver towards a potential retest of its $50 per ounce historical high.While gold consistently hit records, …

On Tuesday, July 15, U.S. President Donald Trump unleashed a remarkable array of trade moves, tariff threats, and economic demands, shaking up global markets. From securing a massive trade deal with Indonesia to pushing for access to India’s vast market, Trump kept the world on edge. He also issued a …

Crude oil prices are easing today, with markets shrugging off tariff tensions and focusing on steady supply shifts. WTI Light Crude Oil dips 0.17% to $65.505, while Brent Crude falls 0.49% to $68.71. As global demand wavers and production holds firm, the energy sector faces a pivotal moment—can prices stabilize …

Gold prices saw an uptick in Asian trade on Tuesday, as ongoing concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs and geopolitical tensions contributed to sustained demand for safe-haven assets. Gold and Geopolitical Factors: Spot gold rose by 0.6%, reaching $3,364.26 an ounce. Gold futures for September increased by 0.4%, …

Oil prices fell on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump’s extended 50-day deadline for Russia to end the war in Ukraine, offering some relief to immediate supply concerns. Brent Crude and WTI Retreat: Brent crude futures dropped 29 cents, or 0.4%, to $68.92 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) …

Oil prices rose on Monday, hitting their highest levels in three weeks as investors focused on further U.S. sanctions on Russia, potential impacts on global oil supplies, and increased oil imports by China. The market was also buoyed by signals of tighter oil supply globally. Brent Crude and WTI Surge: …