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.

Markets Today: FTSE 100 down 100-odd points, Gold hovers at $5000/oz, AliBaBa, Walmart Earnings and US data ahead

Opening Bell - Europe covers a mixed day for global markets. Asian equities rose on tech optimism (Nvidia/Meta deal), but European markets retreated (STOXX -0.1%) due to corporate earnings (Airbus, Rio Tinto) and US-Iran geopolitical friction. Gold and Silver surged on safety-seeking. The US Dollar is challenged despite cautious Fed minutes. Technical analysis is bullish for the FTSE 100.

19-02-2026 10:05 GMT by Zain Vawda

Gold (XAU/USD) Breaches $5000/oz: Has the bullish trajectory resumed?

Gold (XAU/USD) surges past $5000/oz, raising questions about the return of its bullish trajectory following a pullback driven by a stronger US dollar and market uncertainty. The article analyzes key technical levels for an upside breakout. Upcoming US data, including PCE figures and GDP, will be critical for the metal's next move.

18-02-2026 17:05 GMT by Zain Vawda

UK unemployment rises to multi-year high, Canadian CPI slowing & WTI approaching $66

In today's episode, we TraderNick and podcast host Jonny Hart discuss the latest UK labour numbers and implications on Bank of England monetary policy, Canadian inflation numbers and the latest on crude oil markets.

17-02-2026 17:08 GMT by Christian Norman

Gold & Precious Metals slide: Iran diplomacy and Lunar New Year drain liquidity

XAU/USD Technical Analysis: Lunar New Year drains liquidity as metals face a cold wind in February. While Geneva talks spark document exchanges and talk of a deal, Gold slides toward $4,900 and Silver plunges. We analyze the "overcrowded" long trade and the incoming US carrier strike group.

17-02-2026 16:17 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: Yen rebounds, Pound Sinks on Labour Data, Gold slides 2% as Market Focus Shifts to Diplomacy

Market wrap for the European open, noting the Yen's rebound, the Pound's fall after UK unemployment hit a 5-year high, and a sharp 2% slide in gold prices. The report highlights steady European markets, a cooling 'AI panic,' and attention on US-Iran nuclear and Ukraine-Russia peace talks. Also covers corporate earnings, technical outlooks for FTSE 100

17-02-2026 10:30 GMT by Zain Vawda

WTI holds above $63 amid second round of US-Iran talks – US Oil outlook

WTI Oil Update: WTI holds $63 as Geneva hosts high-stakes US-Iran nuclear talks. Despite the Presidents Day lull, Oil remains bid as Washington demands a total ballistic missile freeze. We analyze the 30k+ protest death toll and the persistent $5 geopolitical risk premium.

16-02-2026 20:36 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: Europe gains on financials, Gold & Oil Remain Flat, Japan GDP underwhelms as FTSE 100 edges higher

European stocks, led by financials, rose as the STOXX 600 gained. Japan's surprisingly weak GDP (0.1% vs 0.4% expected) caused the yen to weaken. Gold and oil were flat amid quiet trading due to US and China holidays. Investors await European industrial production data and key US reports (Core PCE, GDP) for future rate direction.

16-02-2026 08:50 GMT by Zain Vawda

It's an everything rally after the CPI miss – Market Reactions

CPI Market Reactions: Inflation hits a 4-year low at 2.4%, fueling a surge in Treasuries and Gold ($5,100). While AI creative destruction initially dragged tech, a swift intraday rebound is underway. We explore the key charts to this morning's action with Dow Jones, Gold, 10Y Bonds and more.

13-02-2026 15:47 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: Tech wobbles, Yen resurgence, Gold recovers ahead of key US CPI data. FTSE 100 holds above support

A global tech sell-off, sparked by disappointing earnings from Cisco and a slump in Apple, weighs on Asian and European markets. Amidst the caution, the Japanese yen surges for its strongest weekly gain in 15 months. Gold recovers ahead of key US CPI inflation data, while oil prices drift lower as Mideast tensions ease and supply from Venezuela increases. The report details market movements, Swiss inflation, and a technical look at the FTSE 100.

13-02-2026 09:07 GMT by Zain Vawda

Get ready for CPI – US Inflation Preview

CPI Preview: The final piece of the puzzle. With +0.3% expected, we analyze if sticky inflation and tariff passthrough will kill the 2026 easing cycle. Scenarios for Gold ($5,100), Stocks, Cryptos, and the USD as the Fed weighs a resilient labor market against 3% core inflation.

12-02-2026 20:32 GMT by Elior Manier

Breaking: The Metals Market – Gold (XAU/USD) and Silver (XAG/USD) flash crash

Metals Flash Crash: Metals crater as Gold hits $4,900 and Silver plunges 10% to $76. We analyze the volatility triggered by Netanyahu's confirmation that Trump is prioritizing a deal with Iran. With Oil sliding below $63, we look at the sudden collapse of the geopolitical risk premium.

12-02-2026 17:06 GMT by Elior Manier

Chart alert: Gold rally faces risk of exhaustion below $5,170

Gold’s 15% rebound from $4,405 is losing steam as prices stall below key $5,170 resistance. The usual inverse correlation with the US dollar has weakened, while the Shanghai gold premium has flipped into discount, signalling softer physical demand. Bearish RSI divergence raises the risk of a pullback toward $4,795–$4,703 unless bulls reclaim momentum above $5,170.

12-02-2026 10:49 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Markets Today: Nikkei record anchors fifth day of Asian gains, US Dollar struggles as FTSE 100 slides 50 points after all-time high print

Asian markets extend their record-breaking run, anchored by a surge in chip stocks and the Nikkei 225 crossing 58,000 for the first time. European shares also hit new highs, driven by upbeat corporate earnings and a massive acquisition in the financial sector. On the FX front, the Japanese Yen sees its biggest weekly gain in a year, putting pressure on the US Dollar.

12-02-2026 10:49 GMT by Zain Vawda

NFP surprises to the upside – Market Reactions

Market Reactions to NFP: A massive +130K headline beat is overshadowed by a staggering -856K revision to 2025 data. We analyze the market whiplash: Gold rejects $5,100, the Dow battles for the 50,000 handle, and Bitcoin remains heavy as traders weigh the hawkish repricings and the UE rate drop to 4.3%.

11-02-2026 15:11 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: Markets digest Chinese inflation, AI fears continue, Gold holds high ground as NFP looms

The 'Opening Bell - Europe' report covers major market movements. Asian equities climbed, led by a tech rally, while China's inflation rate dropped below expectations. European shares dipped as fears over AI disruption were stoked by Dassault Systèmes' weak earnings. Precious metals gained as the US dollar and Treasury yields retreated ahead of the crucial Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report. The article also provides a technical outlook for the FTSE 100

11-02-2026 09:09 GMT by Zain Vawda

The Oil Tug-of-War: Geopolitics vs. Global glut continues. Will bulls or bears prevail?

An in-depth analysis of the crude oil market's current standoff. The article examines the 'tug-of-war' between escalating geopolitical risk (US-Iran tensions, India-Russia factor) and the bearish reality of a massive 2026 supply surplus. It details the three primary factors driving prices, outlines the bullish breakout and bearish correction scenarios for WTI,

10-02-2026 16:49 GMT by Zain Vawda

Silver (XAG/USD) tests $80 ahead of NFP – What's next?

Silver (XAG/USD) Technical Analysis: XAG stands alone in the green as volatility cools but uncertainty remains. With Retail Sales missing and Gold holding $5,000, we analyze the "trap" risks and 20% Fed cut odds. Multi-timeframe Silver scenarios ahead of tomorrow's critical NFP.

10-02-2026 16:47 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: French jobless rate hits four-year highs, gold steady, nikkei extends gains. US data now in focus

Asian markets surge on Japan's election; Nikkei hits a new high. French jobless rate climbs to 7.9%, a four-year peak. Gold holds steady above $5,000, while the US dollar retreats ahead of key US economic data, including retail sales and employment figures. FTSE 100 technical outlook.

10-02-2026 08:34 GMT by Zain Vawda

Rout in the US Dollar – A warning for Non-Farm Payrolls?

US Dollar and Market outlook – The Greenback slides as dovish NFP bets rise, but bonds remain flat. We analyze the impact of Takaichi’s Japan victory, China’s 15th month of Gold buying, and why this drop to 96.50 support may be a mean-reversion trap ahead of Retail Sales. Checking the key charts of the session

09-02-2026 20:31 GMT by Elior Manier

NFP and CPI: The next major catalysts as Gold (XAU/USD) rallies 2% to $5060/oz

Gold (XAU/USD) is rallying on strong fundamental support and a weaker US Dollar ahead of key NFP and CPI data. China's PBOC continues buying, and technicals point to $5,200/oz, but contrarian client sentiment suggests a near-term slide. The document analyzes the catalysts and a technical outlook for gold prices.

09-02-2026 17:52 GMT by Zain Vawda

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