Commodities

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 …

WTI crude oil prices have climbed above $65.00, marking a significant 2% intraday gain as of June 11, 2025. This surge stems from renewed optimism in US-China trade negotiations and a sharper-than-expected decline in US oil inventories. These factors signal stronger demand and tighter supply, driving market momentum. What does …

European stock markets opened Wednesday in narrow ranges as investors absorbed the implications of the recently concluded U.S.-China trade talks and braced for key inflation data out of the U.S. As of 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX edged down by 0.1%, while France’s CAC 40 gained 0.2%, and the …

Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Wednesday, buoyed by safe-haven demand after a U.S. court upheld President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs, tempering market enthusiasm over recent progress in U.S.-China trade negotiations. Spot gold gained 0.6%, reaching $3,341.03 per ounce, while August gold futures climbed by the same margin …

The energy market on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, saw West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil surge to a two-month high of $66.64 before retreating to $65.18, down 0.70%, while Brent crude hit $68.00 but settled at $67.03, down 0.62%. Natural gas faced pressure, sliding 2.13% toward $3.50. Optimism from US-China …

The US Dollar edged higher on Tuesday, rebounding from a weak start to the week, buoyed by cautious optimism surrounding US-China trade talks in London and anticipation for Wednesday’s critical US inflation data. Markets remain on edge, with the potential for these events to reshape expectations for Federal Reserve policy …

Gold prices, down 0.08% at $3,322.945 after reaching a daily high of $3,347.68, hold steady above the $3,300 support level as markets balance improving US-China trade relations with rising geopolitical tensions. The cautious trading reflects anticipation for the upcoming US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, which could shape the Federal …

China’s economy showed resilience in the first quarter of 2025, with growth reaching 4.7%, driven by targeted stimulus and improving domestic demand. Housing and private consumption gained traction, bolstered by policy support from People’s Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng, who maintained accommodative monetary settings. Industrial output and tech sector …

Oil prices inched higher on Tuesday as investors cautiously awaited the outcome of ongoing U.S.-China trade talks in London, with market sentiment remaining sensitive to global trade dynamics. As of 04:50 ET (09:50 GMT), Brent Oil Futures rose 0.2% to $67.19 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures …

European equity indices traded in tight ranges on Tuesday, with investors closely watching ongoing trade talks between China and the U.S. for signs of a thaw in their often strained relationship. As of 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX index slipped 0.2%, while France’s CAC 40 gained 0.1%, and the …