Commodities

Fresh Missile Attacks Ignite New Oil RallyOil prices surged sharply at the start of the week after renewed military escalation in the Middle East reignited fears of a major global supply disruption. Brent crude climbed back above $112 per barrel, while US crude pushed beyond the $100 mark, erasing last …

Safe-Haven Rush Fails to Support GoldGold prices came under heavy pressure at the start of the week, slipping below the $4,550 level as investors rushed toward the US Dollar amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Despite growing uncertainty across global markets, the stronger Dollar and surging Treasury yields …

Key Takeaways Crude oil prices surged more than 4% during the European session, with WTI near $103.50 and Brent around $112, following reports of an escalation in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Fars News Agency said a US warship was hit by two missiles after ignoring warnings, while state TV …

Key Takeaways Prices steady: Spot gold held at $4,612.98/oz, while gold futures slipped 0.4% to $4,624.14/oz. Two months of pain: Gold is nursing back-to-back monthly losses as inflation fears overshadow safe-haven appeal. Other metals firmer: Spot silver rose 0.4% to $75.6945/oz, while spot platinum gained 0.9% to $2,010.0/oz. Trump’s Hormuz …

Key Takeaways Three-month peak: Bitcoin surged 2.7% to $80,286.5, riding a near 12% gain in April on bargain buying. ETF inflows roar: Net inflows into U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs hit $1.97 billion in April — the highest level since October 2025 when Bitcoin last hit a record. But still below …

Key Takeaways Modest gains: Brent crude rose 0.6% to $108.84 per barrel, while WTI added 0.6% to $102.59 — both bouncing back after Friday’s losses. No deal in sight: The absence of a U.S.-Iran peace agreement continues to constrain supplies and prop up prices above $100. Hormuz still choked: Shipping …

While some weeks pass in silence, others redraw the global economic map. The trading week of April 27 – May 1, 2026, falls firmly into the latter. Between five major central bank decisions, a historic Fed dissent, aggressive Japanese intervention to bolster the Yen, and blockbuster tech earnings, market expectations …

Gold prices climbed above the $4,600 mark, extending gains as Japan’s intervention in currency markets pushed the U.S. Dollar lower. At the same time, news of a new proposal from Iran helped ease oil prices, lifting investor sentiment and supporting Wall Street’s positive tone. Fed Keeps a Watchful EyeDespite the …

Hopes for a breakthrough in the war between the United States and Iran dimmed on Friday as President Donald Trump declared he was dissatisfied with Tehran’s latest peace proposal. Speaking from the White House, Trump suggested that Iranian leaders may never reach a deal, describing their leadership as “disjointed” and …

Despite soaring oil prices triggered by the ongoing war in Iran, American energy giants Exxon Mobil and Chevron both saw their profits plummet in the first quarter of the year. The expected windfall from expensive crude was wiped out by unprecedented disruptions to oil shipments, proving that high prices don’t …