Commodities: all news & analysis

Explore our extensive commodities news, which unveils critical insights into price movements, trends, and expert forecasts in the raw materials market. By examining price actions and understanding the factors influencing commodity values, understand current market dynamics. This page is designed to boost your research on historical trends, identify seasonal patterns, and sharpen your trading strategies across sectors such as energy, metals, and agriculture. Equip yourself with the knowledge necessary to enhance your understanding of the commodities landscape and elevate your trading decisions.

Silver down 30%! – Chaos in the Metals Market
Metals Market Crash: Panic selling erases trillions as Gold breaks $5,000 and Silver plunges 30% in a single session. We analyze the historic liquidation that wiped out 2026 gains, the risks of "parabolic" trading, and why month-end flows could trigger further volatility.
by Elior Manier
Chart alert: Gold has formed a medium-term blow-off top below $5,600
Gold prices may have formed a medium-term blow-off top after surging to a record US$5,602 before plunging nearly 12% in a sharp reversal. The move appears driven by speculative long stop-outs and growing expectations of a hawkish Fed stance, rather than fresh fundamentals. Technically, Gold is now in a short-term corrective phase, with US$5,240 acting as the key pivot for near-term direction.
by Kelvin Wong
Markets Today: European economies expand, gold and silver plunge as markets await Fed Chair announcement and PCE data
European economies show surprising resilience, but global stocks react negatively to news that Kevin Warsh is favored for the next Fed Chair. This uncertainty triggers massive selloffs in gold and silver, even as European stocks continue a multi-month winning streak. The focus now shifts to the US PCE inflation data and the official Fed announcement.
by Zain Vawda
Gold hits all-time high: Will FOMC's 'Hawkish Hold' trigger a profit-taking correction?
Gold hits an all-time high of $5,312.00 amid a parabolic rally fueled by a weak US Dollar and surging silver prices. This analysis explores the XAU/USD market's historic volatility ahead of the 2:00 PM EST FOMC decision, focusing on the risk of a profit-taking correction if Chair Powell strikes a 'Hawkish Hold' tone, especially with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) in 'overbought' territory (77.01).
by Moheb Hanna
Gold (XAU/USD), Silver (XAG/USD) Technical Outlook: Navigating the Current Climate as Gold Taps $5300/oz, Silver Eyes Wedge Breakout
January 2026 is historic for Gold (XAU/USD) and Silver (XAG/USD) as they smash records. Gold taps $5300/oz amid a "perfect storm" of safe-haven demand, a weaker US Dollar, and Federal Reserve rate cut expectations. This technical outlook discusses the drivers of the rally, key support/resistance levels, and potential trading opportunities, including a Gold entry point at $5190 and a Silver wedge breakout setup.
by Zain Vawda
Chart alert: Silver 13% flash crash has not damaged its bullish trend
Silver (XAG/USD) remains in a strong bullish trend despite a sharp 13% flash crash. Prices continue to hold above the key US$99.39 ascending trendline support, while momentum indicators stay positive. Supported by a weaker US dollar and elevated geopolitical risk, Silver has emerged as the top-performing asset YTD, with technical signals pointing to further upside unless critical support breaks.
by Kelvin Wong
Rumored BoJ intervention, latest on precious metals & week ahead
In today's episode, we join OANDA Senior Market Analyst Kelvin Wong and podcast host Jonny Hart in discussing the latest in FX news, including a rumoured Bank of Japan intervention to prop up yen pricing and a fall in USD value. Otherwise, we also discuss precious metal markets and how a further risk premium is being priced in owing to geopolitical tensions.
by Christian Norman
FOMC Meeting Preview: Fed To Keep Rates on Hold, Implications for the DXY and Gold
Preview of the January 28, 2026 FOMC meeting. The Fed is expected to hold rates amid unusual economic data (high growth, slowing jobs). Analysis covers intense political pressure on Chair Powell, his potential May exit, and the market's expectation of a June "politicized pivot." Also explores the resulting DXY weakness, Euro and Pound strength, and Gold hitting record highs.
by Zain Vawda
Markets Today: Gold Breaches $5100/oz, Yen Intervention Risks Grow, Dollar Slides. USD/JPY Test 100-Day MA
Gold soars past $5,100/oz, and other precious metals climb as global uncertainty drives safe-haven demand. The US Dollar slides to a four-month low on rumors of a US-Japan currency intervention, the first in 15 years, causing the Yen to surge. European and global stocks slip due to political tension, trade threats, and the upcoming Fed meeting. Oil prices jump on new Iran sanctions and US weather-related production halts.
by Zain Vawda
Chart alert: Gold (XAU/USD) eyeing $5,000 and beyond as bullish acceleration intact
Gold (XAU/USD) is extending a powerful bullish acceleration, surging to fresh all-time highs near US$4,970 and setting its sights on the US$5,000–5,150 zone. Escalating US–NATO tensions and a growing “sell America” narrative are driving safe-haven demand, while strong technical momentum and a breakout from a medium-term uptrend keep the near-term bias firmly bullish.
by Kelvin Wong
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