Commodities

As markets shift focus from supply risks to supply recovery, crude oil prices moved lower as growing expectations of a potential peace agreement between the United States and Iran weighed on market sentiment and pushed prices downward. The decline comes amid increasing optimism over progress in negotiations between Washington and …

Precious metals are trading cautiously as investors wrestle with a complex and often contradictory set of signals. On one side, persistent geopolitical tensions and long-term structural demand continue to underpin both gold and silver. On the other, stubborn inflation pressures and the prospect of higher interest rates for longer are …

Key Takeaways Claims beat forecasts: Initial jobless claims rose to 225,000 for the week ending May 30, above the 213,000 expected. Prior week revised down: The previous week’s reading was revised to 212,000 from the initially reported 215,000. 4-week moving average rises: The rolling average climbed 6,500 to 214,750 signaling …

Key Takeaways Ceasefire Renewed: Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their fragile truce following a fourth round of U.S.-mediated talks, conditioning the agreement on Hezbollah withdrawing south of the Litani River. Crude Oil Drops: Global energy markets responded immediately to the diplomatic progress, with Brent crude futures sliding 1.3% …

Key Takeaways Dollar holds near peak: The DXY was little changed in Asian trading after climbing to its strongest level in roughly two months overnight. Israel-Lebanon ceasefire: Washington confirmed a deal contingent on Hezbollah halting hostilities — providing some Middle East relief. But tensions persist: Iranian missile attacks on Kuwait …

Key Takeaways Oil eases: Brent fell 1% to $96.87 per barrel, while WTI dropped 0.8% to $95.22 — snapping a three-session rally. Prior session’s gains: Both benchmarks had risen nearly 2% Wednesday to their highest levels in over a week. Israel-Lebanon ceasefire: The U.S. announced Wednesday evening that Israel and …

WTI crude oil continued to rise on Wednesday, moving above the $96 level, while Brent crude also advanced toward the $98–$99 range as global energy markets reacted to ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and tighter supply conditions.Oil prices remain supported by concerns over instability in the Middle East, particularly surrounding tensions involving …

Gold is trading under pressure around $4,444 per ounce, slipping about 1% on the day, as the metal continues to struggle to regain upward momentum. Recent price action shows that sellers remain active, with gold extending its weakness after several hesitant sessions.Inflation and global uncertainty shaping sentimentGold is being influenced …

Investors Flock to the Greenback Amid Growth Strength and Rising Geopolitical RisksThe US Dollar extended its advance against major global currencies on Wednesday as signs of continued strength in the American economy boosted investor confidence and reinforced expectations that US interest rates could remain elevated for longer.The Euro and Japanese …

In a significant shift to his trade agenda, President Donald Trump signed a presidential proclamation on June 1, 2026, adjusting tariffs on imported steel, aluminum, and copper. The White House framed the move as a critical step toward rebuilding America’s industrial base, but the timing — just months before midterm …