Commodities

Germany’s economy is expected to contract more than previously anticipated in 2025, primarily due to the impact of U.S. tariffs on the nation’s export-driven economy, according to a new forecast from the BDI industry association. The BDI revised its 2025 outlook, now projecting a 0.3% contraction, a significant downgrade from …

European stocks took a hit on Monday following the U.S. decision to join Israel in striking Iran’s nuclear facilities, escalating concerns over a broader Middle Eastern conflict. Market Performance: The pan-European STOXX 600 index dropped 0.3%, reaching 535.11 points by 07:12 GMT. Other major regional indexes also traded lower, reflecting …

Oil prices soared on Monday, reaching their highest levels since January, as the U.S. joined Israel in launching attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities, stoking fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East. Brent crude futures rose by $1.92, or 2.49%, to $78.93 a barrel at 0117 GMT. U.S. West Texas …

Gold prices fell slightly on Monday amid increasing demand for the U.S. dollar, triggered by the U.S. attack on key nuclear facilities in Iran, which marked an escalation in the Middle Eastern conflict. At 01:08 ET (05:08 GMT), spot gold was down 0.2% at $3,360.11 per ounce, and gold futures …

Silver (XAG/USD) has declined for three consecutive days, down over -0.90%, driven by a reduction in safe-haven demand following recent geopolitical developments. US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a two-week period before deciding on potential US intervention in the Iran–Israel conflict has eased the risk premium that previously bolstered precious …

Gold (XAU/USD) hovers around $3,368, reflecting a pullback from its weekly high of $3,452. Despite short-term pressures, the metal’s medium-term outlook remains robust, driven by persistent geopolitical risks and strong central bank demand. This analysis explores the factors shaping gold’s price action, the broader macroeconomic context, and technical levels to …

European stocks rose on Friday, recovering from three consecutive sessions of losses, as investors reacted to mixed developments in the Middle East conflict and central bank policies. At 03:15 ET (07:15 GMT), the DAX index in Germany rose 0.8%, the CAC 40 in France climbed 0.6%, and the FTSE 100 …

Gold prices fell in Asian trade on Friday, as a slight improvement in risk appetite, stemming from the White House’s comments suggesting that a U.S. strike on Iran over the Israel-Iran conflict was not imminent, pressured the yellow metal. The decline in gold was also influenced by hawkish remarks from …

Oil prices fell sharply in Asian trade on Friday, as news of U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision on potential involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict was delayed for two weeks. Despite this dip, oil prices remained on track for their third straight week of gains, with geopolitical concerns in the Middle …

From June 13 to June 19, 2025, maritime shipping costs, prices, and stock performance surged, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Freight rates for containers and tankers soared, vessel traffic through critical routes dwindled, and shipping stocks rallied. This volatile week highlights how conflicts disrupt global trade, …