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.

Natural gas explodes by 70% in four sessions: What's next?
Natural Gas Market Update and Technical Analysis: Prices explode +60% as a "perfect storm" hits. We analyze the disconnect from Oil and the driving forces: decade-low US output, severe winter weather, and surging AI power demand. Plus, how geopolitical tensions in Iran are adding fuel to the squeeze.
by Elior Manier
Why silver prices in the US and China have diverged so sharply
Silver prices have recently diverged sharply, with Shanghai trading about USD 10 per ounce above the US. The gap reflects structural differences between paper-driven Western markets and physically focused Chinese markets, strong local demand in China, and limited arbitrage. This premium signals tightening conditions in the physical silver market.
by Łukasz Zembik
Impact on US-EU tensions: Risk-off, US dollar subdued, heightened demand for Gold and Silver
Escalating US–EU tensions over Greenland and fresh US tariff threats against NATO allies have sparked a global risk-off move. Asian equities and US index futures slid, while the US dollar weakened as safe-haven flows rotated into precious metals. Gold and silver surged to new record highs, reinforcing their role as geopolitical hedges amid rising policy and trade uncertainty.
by Kelvin Wong
WTI Oil sinks as Iran tensions abate – Where to look now?
WTI Oil Analysis: Crude rejects $62 to finish lower as Gulf leaders talk down US intervention threats. Yet, with Iranian revolts intensifying and a 30% chance of attack still priced in, the risk premium remains. We analyze the technical targets for WTI pending the emergency UN Security Council meeting.
by Elior Manier
Chart Alert: Silver (XAG/USD) resumes accelerated uptrend, US$90.90 upside trigger to watch
Silver (XAG/USD) has resumed a powerful uptrend, surging to fresh record highs above US$91 after erasing its early-January correction. Supported by rising geopolitical risk, softer US inflation, and expectations of extended Fed rate cuts, bullish momentum remains intact. A sustained break above the US$90.90 resistance could trigger further upside toward the mid- to high-US$90s, with the long-term secular uptrend firmly in place.
by Kelvin Wong
Chart Alert: Gold (XAU/USD) on the brink of bullish acceleration, US$4,780 next
Gold (XAU/USD) has broken into price discovery after a shallow pullback, surging above its previous all-time high as bullish momentum accelerates. Supported by softer US labour data, easing inflation pressures, rising geopolitical risks, and capped US real yields, gold’s uptrend remains intact. Technically, a hold above US$4,512 keeps the path open toward US$4,720 and the US$4,780 Fibonacci extension zone.
by Kelvin Wong
US CPI Releases As Expected (+0.3% vs 0.3% exp) – Market Reactions
CPI Data releases as Expected: Inflation aligns with forecasts as Headline CPI hits 0.3% m/m and Core cools to 2.6% y/y. We analyze the market relief despite lingering distrust following the firing of the BLS Head and the recent government shutdown. Plus, technical reactions for the Dollar, Dow, and Gold.
by Elior Manier
Markets digest US NFP, further geopolitical tensions and Powell investigation
Join OANDA Senior Market Analyst Kelvin Wong and podcast host Jonny Hart as they review the latest market news and moves. MarketPulse provides up-to-the-minute analysis on forex, commodities and indices from around the world. MarketPulse is an award-winning news site that delivers round-the-clock commentary on a wide range of asset classes, as well as in-depth insights into the major economic trends and events that impact the markets.
by Christian Norman
Markets Today: Safe Havens Benefit on Trump-Fed Feud, Silver Gains 5% as Gold Breaches $4600/oz. What Comes Next?
The escalating political clash between President Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is causing significant market jitters. Fears over the Fed's independence are driving a sharp drop in the US dollar and a tumble in European and US stock futures. Conversely, safe-haven assets are surging, with gold breaking $4,600/oz and silver jumping over 5% to a new all-time high. Markets are focused on developments in this spat for near-term direction.
by Zain Vawda
US NFP & Unemployment report, Federal Reserve 'pause & wait'
Join Nick Syiek (TraderNick) and podcast host Jonny Hart as they review the latest market news and moves. MarketPulse provides up-to-the-minute analysis on forex, commodities and indices from around the world. MarketPulse is an award-winning news site that delivers round-the-clock commentary on a wide range of asset classes, as well as in-depth insights into the major economic trends and events that impact the markets.
by Christian Norman
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