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.

US Mid-Session Bell: Mixed markets, Oil prices slump as Trump visits the Middle East

Markets are mixed as currencies turn defensive, led by the yen and Swiss franc, while commodity currencies lag. Stock indices rebounded on rumors of a Trump-Iran deal, lifting sentiment but sending oil in a slump. Canada’s S&P/TSX hit a record high of 25,875. Safe-haven assets gained, with gold up 1.2% and 30-Year Treasury Bonds rising 0.91%.

15-05-2025 19:50 GMT by Elior Manier

Gold (XAU/USD) Surges Beyond $3200/oz on Weak US Data, DXY Slips

Gold surges above $3200/oz as a weaker US dollar and concerning economic data fuel demand. US retail sales slow, and small business optimism declines, impacting the dollar. Technical analysis suggests potential for further gains in gold, but client sentiment indicates caution.

15-05-2025 16:52 GMT by Zain Vawda

Europe Mid-Session Bell: DAX Consolidates After All-Time Highs

European markets see DAX consolidate after record highs. Oil prices drop due to potential US-Iran deal. Gold struggles, while yen and Swiss franc strengthen. US retail data and Powell's comments are key focus points. S&P 500 and Nasdaq turn red after initial gains. Traders eye DAX support levels for next moves.

15-05-2025 09:44 GMT by Zain Vawda

Gold (XAU/USD) Slides 2.2% to One-Month Lows. $3150 incoming?

Gold (XAU/USD) sees a 2.2% drop to one-month lows. Easing US-China tensions, Trump's Gulf investments, and potential trade deals with Japan, South Korea, and India pressure safe-haven demand. Russia-Ukraine talks could further impact prices. Technical analysis shows key support levels and OANDA client sentiment is 73% net-long.

14-05-2025 16:41 GMT by Zain Vawda

Europe Opening Bell: DAX Opens Positive, US Tech Stocks Rise, and Oil Prices Jump on Iran Sanctions

Daily market insights: Europe's trading day begins with DAX gains and a rise in US tech stocks. Oil prices surge due to Iran sanctions. Plus, key economic data, currency updates, and a technical analysis of the Dollar index, highlighting support and resistance levels. Stay informed with the latest global financial trends and events affecting markets today.

14-05-2025 07:25 GMT by Zain Vawda

Europe's Mid-Session Bell: Asian Stocks Rise on Trade Hopes, Europe Positive, ZEW Sentiment Ahead

Asian markets surge on US-China trade optimism, while European stocks stay positive. UK jobs data shows wage growth slowdown. DAX analysis reveals mixed signals with key support and resistance levels. Get insights on currency movements and potential impacts of ongoing trade developments.

13-05-2025 09:17 GMT by Zain Vawda

Crude Oil: Trade optimism fuels price gains, what comes next?

Explore the impact of US-China trade talks on oil prices, fueled by tariff reductions. Discover market sentiment shifts echoed by Saudi Aramco and Russia's Central Bank. Technical analysis reveals potential resistance and support levels, while client sentiment data offers a contrarian view on WTI positions.

12-05-2025 15:48 GMT by Zain Vawda

Europe's Mid-Session Bell: Risk assets rise following US-China talks, Gold slides, DAX fresh highs

European market update: Risk assets rise on US-China trade talk progress, gold declines. US stock futures gain. DAX chart analysis shows potential downside with key support levels and resistance. Bank of England conference and economic data release insights.

12-05-2025 07:53 GMT by Zain Vawda

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Markets Weekly Outlook - US-China trade talks & global economic data

This week's market outlook focuses on US-China trade talks, analyzing their potential impact on global markets. Key topics include US Dollar trends, gold and oil price movements, and upcoming economic data releases in Asia, Europe, and the US. The report also examines the Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates and anticipated inflation figures amidst tariff uncertainty, providing insights into market sentiment and potential trading opportunities.

09-05-2025 15:30 GMT by Zain Vawda

Europe's Mid-Session Bell: Sentiment improves as markets brace for US-China trade talks, DAX eyes fresh highs

European markets rise on hopes for US-China trade talks. DAX eyes new highs. Dollar gains, oil prices increase, and gold sees volatile swings. Economic data shows strong Chinese exports. Investors await BoE Governor Bailey speech and Fed updates. DAX technical analysis suggests potential downside risk if trade talks falter, with key support and resistance levels outlined. Market sentiment improves ahead of weekend negotiations in Switzerland.

09-05-2025 07:41 GMT by Zain Vawda

Europe's Mid-Session Bell: Risk-On sentiment prevails as BoE decision comes into focus

European market update: Stocks rise on trade deal hopes. Pound gains despite expected BoE rate cut. Oil stable, gold dips. Fed views inflation/unemployment risk. DAX technical analysis points to potential downside with support & resistance levels noted. Economic calendar quiet until BoE decision.

08-05-2025 09:13 GMT by Zain Vawda

Asia Mid-Session Bell: Risk-on in stock indices as Trump teases upcoming major trade announcement, pound rallied ahead of BoE meeting

US President Trump teased a major trade deal announcement, sparking risk-on rallies in stock indices. The GBP rallied as the UK may be a partner in the trade deal, but Gold (XAU/USD) ignored the trade deal optimism and recorded an intraday gain of 1.2%

08-05-2025 05:20 GMT by Kelvin Wong

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US Mid-Session Bell: S&P 500 analysis, Fed meeting & economic outlook

Fed meeting insights, and economic outlook for May 7, 2025. Explore market trends, earnings updates from AMD and Disney, and FX market movements including DXY struggles. Get key levels and analysis for the FOMC meeting. Plus, find technical analysis on the S&P 500

07-05-2025 13:29 GMT by Zain Vawda

Europe's Mid-Session Bell: Sentiment shifts keep markets on edge, DAX at key level

European markets react to earnings & US-China trade talks before the FOMC decision. DAX at a key level, gold slips, and USD strengthens. German factory orders beat expectations, while EU retail sales disappoint. Market focus shifts to US FOMC. Get the latest market analysis.

07-05-2025 09:19 GMT by Zain Vawda

Asia Mid-Session Bell: Initial risk-on sentiment, fuelled by US-China trade talks optimism, may be a head fake rally

US stock index futures rallied in today's Asian session after two days of consecutive losses, fueled by U.S.- trade talks. The US dollar gained while safe-haven Gold staged a decline. China's PBoC injects more liquidity into the Chinese economy. Chart of the day – Gold (XAU/USD) short-term uptrend remains intact

07-05-2025 06:20 GMT by Kelvin Wong

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US Mid-Session Bell: Dow Jones, S&P 500 struggle as sentiment remains fragile, Gold rises

US stocks face losses as sentiment remains fragile. Palantir and Ford stocks drop on disappointing results and tariff warnings. DoorDash also falls after its Deliveroo acquisition and revenue miss. A nine-day S&P 500 rally ends. Uncertainty grows with HKMA shifting assets, Germany's political delays, and potential new US pharma tariffs. Gold rises as the dollar weakens, nearing key resistance. Markets grapple with tariff developments and await further news on trade deals and US data releases.

06-05-2025 12:49 GMT by Zain Vawda

Europe's Mid-Session Bell: Gold price surge and European market overview

European markets steady as markets wait on Trump's trade deals. Gold surges to $3387/oz, oil prices rise. PMI data beats forecasts for Germany, France, Italy & EU. EUR/USD holds above 1.1300. Investors await US Fed policy. Key resistance levels for gold analysis. Asian currencies strengthen against USD.

06-05-2025 08:30 GMT by Zain Vawda

Asia Mid-Session Bell: Gold bullish breakout from 2 weeks of softness, Hong Kong stocks bullish bid supported by a weak US dollar

Trade tariffs uncertainties persist, US stock indices saw profit taking after nine days of consecutive gains, the US dollar wobbled, leading to positive performance of Hong Kong stocks. Chart of the day-bullish momentum remains intact for Hong Kong 33 CFD Index

06-05-2025 06:30 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Markets weekly outlook - Central Banks in focus as risk appetite improves

This week's market outlook focuses on improved sentiment driven by US-China trade optimism. It covers market reactions, including fund flows, gold price drops, and oil price volatility. Central bank decisions, particularly the Fed and Bank of England, are highlighted, along with key economic data from China and the US. The US Dollar Index's potential breakout above 100.00 is also examined with key levels.

02-05-2025 19:57 GMT by Zain Vawda

US Jobs Report NFP Preview: Implications for the DXY & Gold (XAU/USD)

April 2025 US Jobs Report (NFP) preview anticipates a slowdown to 130,000 jobs, with unemployment steady at 4.2%. Weaker GDP and consumer confidence data heightens the report's importance for Federal Reserve rate decisions. Gold (XAU/USD) technical analysis shows support at 3200 and potential resistance at 3277. Article analyzes market sentiment, potential DXY impact, and future Fed moves amidst economic uncertainties.

02-05-2025 09:41 GMT by Zain Vawda

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