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Europe gas heads for worst week since mid-June amid profit-taking
Russia's revenue from oil and gas has plunged recently, putting further pressure on Moscow to end its war in Ukraine.
Europe’s Gas Prices Jump as Hormuz Standoff Drags On
Europe’s benchmark natural gas prices jumped by 4% at trade open in Amsterdam on Thursday, as the United States and Iran remain distant on how to end the war and put an end to the blocked LNG shipments at the Strait of …
U.S. 30-yr Treasury yield ends at highest level since 2004 as bond rout deepens
New York Federal Reserve President John Williams said Thursday that investors are right to expect another interest-rate increase before year-end, a signal that arrived as a selloff in US government debt pushed long-term…
Gold Faces a Real-Yield Shock as Treasury Returns Surge Above 5%
The late July joint intervention by the U.S. and Japan to support the yen signals escalating concerns regarding global funding stability. While the yen historically serves as a low-cost funding vehicle for global carry …
Oil Supply Risks Deepen as Hormuz and Red Sea Routes Come Under Pressure
Global oil prices have once again posted a steep increase. The surge reflects mounting concerns over disruptions to global crude supplies after Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline, a critical alternative export route, was…
Gold Is Falling, but Not Nearly Fast Enough for These Financial Conditions
Gold has long been regarded as one of the world's most reliable safe-haven assets, but even safe havens experience periods of sharp volatility. After surging to a record high above US$5,590 per ounce earlier in 2026, go…
Natural Gas breaks $3.02: Live levels
Key price levels for natural gas start with support near $3.12 and resistance at this week’s high of $3.33. A six-day low of $3.15 was reached on Thursday, which attracted buyers and led to a bounce back into a three-da…
Asia energy stocks rise as oil rebounds on renewed Iran supply fears
July 21, 2026, 3:50 AM EDT. The U.S. dollar traded near a one-week peak as investors tracked Middle East hostilities affecting energy supply chains and weighing on ceasefire prospects. The greenback was flat against the…
Gold steadies after selloff as oil, strong U.S. data lift Fed hike bets
August 5, 2026, 3:53 AM EDT.IPOs such as SpaceX and ChangXin Memory Technologies have generated worldwide interest, particularly across the tech and AI sectors. Still, with founders trying to maximize returns and invest…
Oil at $100 Tests How Far Chinese Refiners Will Push Import Growth
The Israel-US war on Iran and its cascading effects have pushed the world into uncertain territory. Attacks on oil facilities and the closure of the key sea route – the Strait of Hormuz – have nearly choked off vital fu…
Oil Prices Hold a Structural Floor as Global Inventories Keep Falling
COPPER (HG) — REVERSAL SCENARIOCopper continues its bullish expansion toward the key Fibonacci POI between 1.414 and 1.618. I expect price to first reach the 6.69–6.74 area, where I will be looking for confirmation of a…
US Gasoline, Distillate Inventories Continue to Fall as Crude Stocks Hold
The U.S. fuel supply entered June with a mixed signal that deserves a closer look from fuel haulers, over-the-road carriers, terminal operators, and freight customers. Gasoline inventories finally rose after a long slid…
Gold, silver, platinum and palladium outlook after the metals pullback
Gold retreats 5% while platinum and palladium post double-digit losses in volatile end-of-year trading.
Oil extends losses as Trump signals progress in U.S.-Iran talks
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil extends its decline on Tuesday as traders assess fresh Middle East developments, keeping energy prices under pressure for a fifth straight day. At the time of writing, WTI trades around…
Oil on five-day losing run, Brent settles below $100 for first time in two weeks
Gold and silver rebounded sharply this morning, snapping a nine-day losing streak. With Iran talks in flux and oil swinging wildly, gold safe haven demand is back.
Supply-Side Risks Stay Elevated Even as Oil Prices Pull Back
While oil prices tumbled upon signing of the Iran ceasefire, the Thai economy faces several hurdles in its protracted recovery
Alibaba unveils new AI chip, calls it China’s most powerful
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Gold’s Safe-Haven Premium Is Now Trading on Xi’s Iran De-Escalation Push
U.S. Stock Market Today: US equity markets closed stronger in a volatile but optimistic session, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumping more than 300 points to reclaim the 50,000 mark. A sharp rally in Cisco Syst…
Gold’s Bullish Setup Is Improving — But the Bigger Trend Says Caution
Bitcoin remains range-bound between $63,000 and $66,000, limiting altcoin momentum.
Gold declines amid firmer dollar, bets on more Fed rate hike
Gold (XAU/USD) falls on Wednesday, hitting a fresh seven-month low as hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) expectations and a stronger US Dollar (USD) keep the precious metal under pressure. At the time of writing, XAU/USD tra…
CBRT Could Be Forced Back Into Gold Sales to Defend the Lira
Turkey’s sensitivity to energy price changes draws attention to the economic impact of recent geopolitical developments. In turn, the policy response from local authorities – built around a managed exchange rate as a ce…
Gold heads for slight weekly gain as decline in oil prices offset Fed rate hike
August 14, 2026, 3:44 AM EDT. Stellantis (BIT:STLAM) has rolled out a broader selection for the 2027 Grand Cherokee, introducing new Trailhawk, Overland, and Upland variants with advanced features. However, the company’…
Gold Vs. Silver 2026: Why I’m Buying This Dip, Not Trading It
The metal opened the year at $28.92 and ended just below $72 per ounce, marking an annual gain of approximately 144% — silver’s sharpest calendar-year advance since 1979. That move shattered a decade-long ceiling near $…