Commodities

A widening economic shock is rippling across Asia and Europe as escalating tensions tied to the conflict involving Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu in Iran begin to reshape global markets. What started as a regional confrontation has quickly evolved into a broader financial strain, with rising prices and supply disruptions …

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil held firm on Monday, trading near $95 per barrel, as stalled US-Iran negotiations kept supply risks alive. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy corridor, remains disrupted, embedding a geopolitical premium into oil prices. Uncertainty Over Reopening the StraitIran has floated proposals to reopen …

Gold prices retreated on Monday, slipping under the $4,700 mark despite a softer US Dollar. At the close of the session, spot gold traded near $4,669, down 0.85% on the day. The decline came even as geopolitical headlines briefly pressured the Greenback, underscoring how investor focus remains firmly on interest …

Key Takeaways Pullback after early bounce: Bitcoin slipped 0.7% to $77,581.7 after briefly touching an intraday high of $79,461.7, struggling to break the key $80,000 resistance level. Iran proposal sparks brief rally: Tehran’s reported offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz initially lifted sentiment before fading on uncertainty over Washington’s …

Key Takeaways Tight trading range: Spot gold held flat at $4,711.0 per ounce, while gold futures slipped 0.3% to $4,725.94 — a pause after last week’s sharp decline. Iran’s new proposal: Tehran has reportedly handed Washington a fresh offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, although it seeks to postpone …

Key Takeaways Prices stay elevated: Brent crude rose 1.2% to $106.64 per barrel and WTI gained 0.9% to $95.21, with Brent earlier touching $107.97. Iran’s new offer: Tehran has reportedly proposed to the U.S. a fresh deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war, while pushing nuclear …

Global financial markets closed the week with cautious optimism. U.S. equities extended their gains, supported by solid economic fundamentals, even as geopolitical risks in the Middle East continued to cast a shadow. The ceasefire between the United States and Iran largely held, yet the ongoing closure of the Strait of …

Market Faces a Sharp Pullback After Recent StrengthCrude oil prices moved lower as WTI fell back after recent gains, reflecting a clear shift in short-term momentum. The market that had been holding near higher levels earlier in the week came under renewed selling pressure, dragging prices down and erasing part …

Key Takeaways Modest pullback, strong week: Bitcoin slipped 0.3% to $77,794.4 but remains on track for a 4% weekly gain — its fourth straight weekly advance. Institutional appetite surges: U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted nearly $1 billion in net inflows over the past week, one of the strongest weekly hauls …

Key Takeaways Gold under pressure: Spot gold slipped 0.5% to $4,672.22/oz, with prices on track for a steep 3% weekly loss as the dollar surged to its best week since early March. Silver and platinum hit harder: Silver plunged nearly 8% for the week to $74.483/oz, while platinum shed 5.4% …