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Commodities

Energy, metals, and agricultural markets.

Detailed close-up of gold bars and coins symbolizing wealth and investment opportunities.

Commodities8 August 20264 min read

Gold Hits Seven-Week High as Soft Dollar, Falling Oil Prices Spur Rally

Gold prices surged to their highest level in seven weeks on Thursday, driven by a weaker US dollar, lower crude oil prices, and growing optimism over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Spot gold rose above $4,285 an ounce, while domestic prices in Delhi topped Rs 1.53 lakh per 10 grams.

Thomas Whitaker

Close-up of colorful oil and water interaction creating a vibrant abstract pattern.

Commodities8 August 20264 min read

Gold Rises, Oil Slumps as Trump Pauses Iran Strikes, Triggering Commodity Reversal

Gold headed for its biggest weekly gain since January and crude oil prices fell after U.S. President Donald Trump paused military strikes on Iran and signaled a rapid diplomatic resolution, reshaping inflation expectations and lifting risk assets across markets.

Thomas Whitaker

A detailed look at a wallet with money and a watch on a wooden surface.

Commodities22 July 20264 min read

Gold steadies near $4,000 as dip-buying offsets Iran-fueled Fed hike fears

Bullion trimmed its weekly loss after investors bought on dips below a key psychological level, even as escalating US-Iran hostilities pushed oil above $90 a barrel and reinforced expectations the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates by year-end.

Thomas Whitaker

Aerial view of large industrial oil tanks in a desert setting with mountains in the distance.

Commodities22 July 20264 min read

Oil Jumps 3% on Houthi Blockade Threat to Saudi Crude via Red Sea

Brent crude settled at $91.01 a barrel, up 2%, after briefly touching nearly $92, as the Houthi naval blockade on Saudi Arabia forced two oil tankers carrying Saudi crude to Asia to reverse course in the Red Sea. The rally reflects mounting market fears of prolonged supply disruptions across key trade chokepoints.

Thomas Whitaker

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Commodities20 July 20264 min read

Futures Slide, Oil Surges as US-Iran Conflict Escalates; Chip Stocks Routed on Korea Selloff

US equity futures fell Monday as escalating US-Iran hostilities drove oil prices higher and a record plunge in South Korean semiconductor stocks reignited concerns over the sustainability of the AI trade. S&P 500 futures slipped 0.4% while Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 1%.

Thomas Whitaker

Commodities19 July 20264 min read

Futures Slide, Oil Surges as US-Iran Conflict Escalates and Korean Chip Rout Deepens

US equity futures fell Monday, dragged by a record drop in South Korean chip stocks and a spike in oil prices after the US and Iran exchanged strikes, rekindling supply fears through the Strait of Hormuz.

Thomas Whitaker

Protest in Stockholm with Iranian flags and social issue slogans.

Commodities19 July 20265 min read

US, Iran Expand Conflict to Infrastructure as Oil Markets Brace for Broader War

The United States struck bridges and an airport in southern Iran while Tehran retaliated by hitting a Kuwaiti power and desalination plant, widening a conflict that has closed the Strait of Hormuz and sent crude prices surging.

Thomas Whitaker

A dramatic view of Tehran's skyline featuring Milad Tower and a helipad under cloudy skies.

Commodities18 July 20264 min read

US, Iran Strike Infrastructure as Oil Surges, Ceasefire Collapses

Washington and Tehran traded strikes on bridges, airports, and a Kuwaiti power and desalination plant Friday, sending oil prices up 3% and deepening fears of a wider Middle East war after last week's ceasefire unraveled.

Thomas Whitaker

Captivating view of the historic Khaju Bridge reflecting in water during twilight in Isfahan, Iran.

Commodities18 July 20264 min read

US Strikes Bridges in Iran as Tehran Hits Kuwait Desalination Plant, Escalating Conflict That Threatens Gulf Energy Supply Lines

The United States and Iran expanded their target sets to include infrastructure on Friday, with Washington striking bridges in southern Iran and Tehran responding by hitting a power and desalination plant in Kuwait, as the collapse of last week’s ceasefire re-ignites fears over energy flows from the Gulf.

Thomas Whitaker