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.

Gold close to $3,400 maintains a picture of hesitancy in risk-assets

The narrative in trading has changed after Friday's NFP reports. Gold technical analysis to spot if bulls have retaken the hand from the FOMC bearish action after previous signs of fatigue.

04-08-2025 14:38 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: Shares Rebound on US Rate Cut Bets, FTSE 100 Eyes Gains

Global stocks rally as US rate cut hopes grow, despite lingering policy doubts. Strong US earnings reports boost Wall Street. European shares rebound, while FTSE 100 eyes gains. Gold holds steady on rate cut bets, oil slides after OPEC+ output hike. Economic data light. FTSE 100 technical analysis discussed.

04-08-2025 08:55 GMT by Zain Vawda

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Major NFP disappointment combined with sharp downward revisions

Crucial Non-Farm Payrolls report, showing a consequent miss. With just 73K jobs added vs 110K expected and a brutal downward revision for the prior month, risk assets are selling off sharply. The VIX surging, bonds and gold ralling, and traders now price in greater odds of a Fed rate cut in September.

01-08-2025 13:09 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: Switzerland Hit with 39% Tariff, Global Stocks Slide, FTSE 100 Eyes Support at 100-day MA. NFP Up Next

Today's market update: Switzerland hit with a 39% tariff, causing global stocks to slide. The FTSE 100 is eyeing support at its 100-day moving average. Investors are keenly awaiting the upcoming Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) data for further market direction. Asian markets are experiencing their worst week since April due to new US tariffs. European markets remain steady.

01-08-2025 08:48 GMT by Zain Vawda

Gold's (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Mixed Signals Ahead of NFP, A Return Above $3300/oz or Further Downside Ahead?

Gold (XAU/USD) faces mixed signals and uncertainty ahead of today's NFP data. Will it reclaim $3300/oz or experience further downside after this week's selloff? This article examines the factors influencing gold prices, including a stronger US dollar, geopolitical shifts, and technical indicators, to forecast potential movements.

01-08-2025 04:36 GMT by Zain Vawda

Silver (XAG/USD) Price: Down 1.5% as Trendline Break Hints at Deeper Correction

Silver prices dropped 4.5% in two days due to a strong USD and weak haven demand. Technical analysis suggests further decline towards the 100-day MA at 34.60, with resistance at 37.24. However, could we get a short-term bounce first?

31-07-2025 14:37 GMT by Zain Vawda

USD/CAD Breakout Gathers Pace After Bank of Canada Rate Hold

BoC held rates. I consider the impact of oil prices and the US Federal Reserve's policy on USD/CAD moving forward. We discuss interest rate differentials, global growth forecasts, and technical analysis, along with client sentiment.

30-07-2025 14:57 GMT by Zain Vawda

Gold shows signs of fatigue inside established range

Gold has remained stuck in a $250 range since April’s all-time highs. With global trade optimism rising and the US Dollar breaking out, it might be tough to assume a renewed bullish breakout. We review key fundamentals and positioning before diving into the technical picture.

28-07-2025 18:45 GMT by Elior Manier

Oil prices jump as Trump trade deals boost global sentiment

Taking a look at US Oil intraday technicals after this morning's strong buying wave. The recent headlines of a EU-US Trade Deal have lifted Global trade prospects – Spot the levels of interest for the beginning of the week.

28-07-2025 13:27 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: European Shares Hit 4-Month High on Trade Deal Announcement, Audi Cuts Forecast, FTSE 100 Slides From Fresh ATH

European shares hit a 4-month high after a US-EU trade deal, despite Audi cutting its forecast and the FTSE 100 sliding. Gold is choppy, while oil prices rise. This week features central bank meetings, major US earnings, and potential new trade deals.

28-07-2025 10:48 GMT by Zain Vawda

Asia midday: Global markets mixed as US-EU trade deal lifts Wall Street, JPY slides further, CHF/JPY (Chart of the day)

Asian markets posted mixed performance following Wall Street’s rally on US-EU trade deal optimism. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures extended gains, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell amid political uncertainty. A new 15% tariff agreement between the US and EU eased trade tensions, supporting risk sentiment. Meanwhile, the Hang Seng rebounded, but Singapore’s STI saw profit-taking. Gold edged higher, and the US dollar stabilized ahead of the upcoming Fed meeting.

28-07-2025 07:32 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Markets Weekly Outlook - US Data Dump, Earnings Season and Trade Deals

Explore this week's market outlook, covering US data, earnings season, and evolving trade deals. Get insights on gold, dollar, and oil price movements, plus a detailed analysis of key economic events.

25-07-2025 17:53 GMT by Zain Vawda

Silver maintains around 2011 levels – Technical update

Silver multi-timeframe technical analysis update – The precious metals are all uptrending, looking at their ongoing performance and what is helping their rise.

24-07-2025 18:47 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: FTSE 100 Breaks Records as Euro Area Private Sector Growth Hits 11-Month Highs, ECB Meeting Ahead

The FTSE 100 hit a new record high today as European markets surged, driven by strong Eurozone PMI data showing 11-month growth. Global stocks are up on easing trade tensions and positive earnings reports from companies like Deutsche Bank, though Tesla and Nestle saw declines. The ECB meeting and US PMI data are next.

24-07-2025 10:35 GMT by Zain Vawda

Asia midday: Asian stocks rise on AI optimism, US-EU trade hopes, EUR/GBP (Chart of the day) bullish trend intact as ECB looms

US futures edged higher in Asia on Thursday, lifted by AI optimism and improving US-EU trade talks. Tesla fell 4.4% post-earnings miss, while Alphabet rose 1.7% on strong AI-driven results. Wall Street hit new highs, with the Dow nearing its record. Asian markets followed suit—Japan's Nikkei surged 1.7%, STI extended its record streak. Meanwhile, the yen strengthened and gold slid further toward key support as traders await the ECB's policy signals.

24-07-2025 07:09 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Gold retraces slightly but holds near historic levels

Gold is finding some rejection of prior highs after a few strong sessions – The US-Japan Deal is once again proving to move markets as participants are bracing for more and more deals – The August 1 Deadline is approaching fast.

23-07-2025 16:50 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: FTSE 100 Hits Record High Amid European Market Surge, Tesla & Alphabet Earnings Ahead

European stocks rallied over 1% on Wednesday, driven by hopes of a US-EU trade deal. The STOXX 600 index climbed 1.1%, and the UK’s FTSE 100 hit a record high. Carmaker shares surged, with Temenos jumping 18.1% after raising its earnings forecast. UniCredit and Lonza also saw gains, while Nokia and ASM International dropped. Gold prices rose.

23-07-2025 09:59 GMT by Zain Vawda

Asia midday: Asia stocks rally on US-Japan trade deal; Nikkei hits 12-month high, WTI extends decline (Chart of the day)

Asia-Pacific markets rallied as optimism over a new US-Japan trade deal lifted sentiment. The Nikkei 225 surged 3.7% to a 12-month high, while the Hang Seng and Singapore STI extended gains. The US dollar traded mixed, with risk-on currencies like the Kiwi and Aussie rising. Gold eased 0.2% after hitting a 5-week high, pressured by profit-taking and reduced safe-haven demand. Oil prices slipped for a fourth day, with WTI nearing key support at US$65.20 amid weak demand signals.

23-07-2025 07:34 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Oil prices consolidate – What defines the current trading range?

US Oil technical update to help determine how to better trade the rangebound action.

22-07-2025 18:06 GMT by Elior Manier

Gold's (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Will Gold Gain Acceptance Above the $3400/oz Handle?

Gold eyes acceptance above the $3400/oz handle as trade tensions and a struggling USD create upward pressure. Technical analysis shows potential for further gains if key levels hold. Client sentiment is indecisive.

22-07-2025 13:00 GMT by Zain Vawda

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