Commodities

European stocks took a sharp downturn on Thursday, while crude oil prices surged, following Israel’s large-scale airstrikes on Iran. The strikes ignited concerns over the potential for regional escalation and the impact on global growth. At 03:02 ET (07:02 GMT), the DAX index in Germany dropped 1.4%, the CAC 40 …

Oil prices surged in Asian trading on Friday after Israel launched a major pre-emptive strike on Iran, escalating tensions in the Middle East and sparking fears of broader conflict and potential disruptions to global oil supplies. As of 21:22 ET (01:22 GMT), Brent Oil Futures for July delivery jumped 8.5% …

Silver (XAG/USD) has staged a strong recovery, climbing past $36.00 after hitting a five-day low of $35.46. This rebound, driven by a sharp decline in the US Dollar to a three-year low, signals robust bullish momentum. Trading at $36.30 with a 0.25% daily gain late in Thursday’s North American session, …

Gold prices surged to $3,386 on June 12, 2025, approaching the $3,400 mark as softer US economic data and escalating Middle East tensions fuel market dynamics. A weakening US dollar, cooling inflation, and persistent labor market softness have intensified expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, while geopolitical risks bolster gold’s …

Gold prices saw a sharp rise in Asian trading on Thursday, as safe-haven demand surged due to escalating concerns over potential military action with Iran and a risk-averse reaction to President Donald Trump’s comments on trade tariffs. Spot gold rose 0.6% to $3,374.94 per ounce, while gold futures for August …

Markets buzzed with activity on June 11, 2025, as assets like gold, silver, and the Canadian Dollar reacted to a softer-than-expected US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report and progress in US-China trade talks. The cooling inflation figures sparked hopes for Federal Reserve rate cuts, while a tentative trade framework eased …

Silver prices (XAG/USD) have hit a speed bump after a meteoric rise to 13-year highs near $37.00, now hovering around $36.00, down -1.29% on the day, as markets digest easing US-China trade tensions and await critical US inflation data. The white metal’s recent surge, driven by safe-haven demand and industrial …

On June 11, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a US-China trade deal as “done” via his Truth Social platform, marking a potential turning point in the tense economic relationship between the two global powers. Following marathon talks in London, negotiators have agreed on a framework to revive the Geneva Consensus, …

Gold prices climbed modestly on Wednesday, with XAU/USD trading near $3,341.75, up up+0.55% after briefly touching $3,360. The uptick follows a softer-than-expected US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for May, which has fueled expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts as early as September. This development, coupled with ongoing US-China trade …

According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), US crude oil production is projected to decrease by 50,000 barrels per day in 2026, falling to 13.37 million b/d, marking the first yearly drop since 2021. The 2025 production growth estimate remains steady at 210,000 b/d. This reduction is attributed to a …