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.

Asia open: AI Capex mania fuels world stocks to all-time highs as US-Iran peace deal skepticism lingers

Global stock markets surged to fresh record highs as relentless AI infrastructure spending continued to fuel risk appetite despite mounting macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds. Investors are closely watching conflicting US-Iran peace deal developments, while sticky inflation pressures and increasingly hawkish central bank signals strengthen expectations for higher interest rates. Markets now shift focus to the crucial US PCE inflation report and the evolving AI-driven equity supercycle.

28-05-2026 02:34 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Asia open: Trump-Iran peace optimism sparks equity rally as sticky U.S. inflation risks loom large

Global markets surged after renewed optimism surrounding a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal triggered a sharp drop in oil prices and boosted investor risk appetite. However, sticky U.S. inflation and elevated Treasury yields continue to reinforce expectations of prolonged restrictive Federal Reserve policy. In Asia, Japan’s Nikkei rallied to record highs while Singapore posted stronger-than-expected GDP growth, highlighting the region’s resilience despite ongoing energy and supply-chain risks.

26-05-2026 02:51 GMT by Kelvin Wong

The Strait of Hormuz is to be opened in 30 days, Oil down 7% – WTI Technical analysis

WTI Oil Update: Oil is in an absolute freefall, tumbling 7% during a thin holiday session to retest early May lows. Driven entirely by President Trump's blockbuster announcement projecting a full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within 30 days, explore our in-depth technical analysis of crude's critical structural pivot zones.

25-05-2026 18:34 GMT by Elior Manier

Asia open: US futures gap up on US-Iran peace deal hopes with US dollar in retreat

Global markets rallied after senior U.S. officials signalled that a U.S.-Iran peace deal could be imminent, boosting U.S. equity futures and weakening the U.S. dollar. Meanwhile, collapsing U.S. consumer sentiment and rising inflation expectations intensified stagflation fears under new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh. In Asia, the Nikkei 225 surged to fresh record highs while Southeast Asia’s growing reliance on biofuels raised new concerns over food inflation and supply disruptions.

25-05-2026 02:30 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Asia open: Stock markets surge on US-Iran peace progress and soft Japan CPI

Global stock markets surged as optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal fueled a broad “risk-on” rally across equities. Meanwhile, Japan’s softer April CPI data eased pressure on the Bank of Japan to tighten policy aggressively, weakening the yen and supporting regional equities. Falling bond yields, easing geopolitical tensions, and improving semiconductor supply-chain conditions further reinforced bullish sentiment across Asia Pacific markets and U.S. technology shares.

22-05-2026 02:08 GMT by Kelvin Wong

The deal is still quite unsure, Crude Oil back above $100 – WTI Technical analysis

WTI Oil Update: Crude Oil spikes back above the $100 psychological threshold as Iran's rigid nuclear stance derails recent diplomatic optimism. With the geopolitical risk premium rapidly flooding back into energy markets, explore our in-depth technical analysis of WTI's critical support and resistance zones.

21-05-2026 13:24 GMT by Elior Manier

Asia open: Relief rally in stock markets as Trump signals final stages of U.S.-Iran peace deal

Global markets rebounded sharply after Donald Trump stated the U.S.-Iran peace deal is in its “final stages,” easing geopolitical fears and sending oil prices sharply lower. Meanwhile, NVIDIA posted record-breaking Q1 earnings that reinforced the strength of the AI investment boom, although Fed minutes revealed policymakers remain open to future interest rate hikes. Investors are now balancing renewed risk appetite against persistent inflation and elevated bond yields.

21-05-2026 02:32 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Asia open: Surging 30-year bond yield flirts with 5.20% as market eyes Nvidia and Bank of England dilemma

Global markets remained under pressure as surging bond yields pushed the US 30-year Treasury yield toward the key 5.20% level, its highest since 2007. Rising inflation fears and growing expectations of future Federal Reserve rate hikes weighed heavily on technology stocks ahead of Nvidia’s highly anticipated earnings release.

20-05-2026 02:21 GMT by Kelvin Wong

The Impact of US Tariffs on Precious Metals

Metals suffer from their upside fake-out – Silver (XAG/USD) & Gold (XAU/USD) Outlook

XAU/USD, XAG/USD Outlook: Gold and Silver gains melt away as the "Warsh trade" accelerates a violent repricing in fixed income. With rising risk-free yields weighing heavily on non-yielding commodities, explore critical intraday technical levels and the breakdown outlook for gold and silver.

19-05-2026 19:21 GMT by Elior Manier

Asia open: Bond yield breakout threatens tech rally

Global markets opened cautiously as surging bond yields and rising expectations of future Federal Reserve rate hikes threatened the ongoing AI-driven technology rally. Investors also monitored escalating Middle East tensions after a drone strike targeted a UAE nuclear facility, fueling inflation and energy supply concerns. Meanwhile, Asian tech stocks showed resilience as Baidu posted strong AI revenue growth and Samsung rallied ahead of Nvidia’s closely watched earnings release.

19-05-2026 01:28 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Trump cancels planned attacks on Iran, Stocks rally – Market reactions

Discover Market reactions to the latest geopolitical news: US equities stage an aggressive relief rally after President Trump halts a planned military strike on Iran at the direct request of Saudi Arabian and UAE leaders. As immediate geopolitical tail risks evaporate and WTI Crude faces heavy selling pressure. Intraday charts for Oil, the US Dollar and the S&P 500.

18-05-2026 20:02 GMT by Elior Manier

Asia open: Trump-Xi summit disappoints, inflation fears fuel bond yield surge

Global markets opened cautiously after the Trump-Xi Beijing summit ended with limited progress on trade and geopolitical tensions. Rising inflation fears and surging bond yields intensified concerns that the Federal Reserve may eventually consider rate hikes rather than cuts. Investors are increasingly worried about extreme concentration within the AI-driven stock rally as semiconductor and technology shares face mounting valuation pressure ahead of Nvidia’s highly anticipated earnings.

18-05-2026 01:10 GMT by Kelvin Wong

The new Fed Chair's balance sheet erasure and Market bloodshed

Global Markets update: : Financial markets face widespread carnage as aggressive Federal Reserve tightening plans trigger a massive liquidity drain. As the S&P 500 and Nasdaq crash back to reality and the Greenback surges to multi-year highs, explore a broad Market check and Treasuries dynamics

15-05-2026 16:14 GMT by Elior Manier

Crude Oil eases its overnight rally but what's next? – WTI Technical analysis

WTI Oil Update: Crude oil takes an intraday hit from a resurgent Greenback even as President Trump and President Xi Jinping find common ground on reopening Gulf trade routes. With global inventories thin and the Middle East stalemate frozen, explore the technical battlegrounds defining the next phase of the energy trade.

15-05-2026 14:04 GMT by Elior Manier

Asia open: Oil surges past $106, USD rose as Fed signals steady rates

Oil prices climbed above $106 per barrel as the ongoing Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruption continued to fuel inflation fears and reinforce the Federal Reserve’s higher-for-longer interest rate stance. Meanwhile, the Trump-Xi Beijing summit ended with renewed geopolitical tensions over Taiwan, weighing on Asia-Pacific equities and supporting US dollar strength. Markets are now closely monitoring global growth risks, energy supply disruptions, and evolving Fed policy expectations.

15-05-2026 02:17 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Asia open: US inflation reaccelerates to 3.8%, and chip stocks falter

US inflation surged to 3.8% in April, the highest level in three years, wiping out Federal Reserve rate cut expectations and pushing Treasury yields and the US dollar higher. Meanwhile, semiconductor stocks sharply reversed after a massive six-week rally, dragging the Nasdaq 100 lower. USD/JPY climbed toward the key 157.90 intervention risk level as traders monitored possible Japanese authorities’ action amid rising market volatility and fading US-Iran peace hopes.

13-05-2026 02:01 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Gold (XAU/USD) rises slow and steady – In-depth Gold technical analysis

Gold (XAU/USD) update: Gold (XAU/USD) remains remarkably resilient, consolidating within a wide $4,500 to $4,900 range despite a hot US CPI print and a surging Dollar. As the metals complex digests China’s 45-month high inflation and pivots toward the high-stakes Trump-Xi summit, explore our in-depth technical analysis for Gold’s next major move.

12-05-2026 20:16 GMT by Elior Manier

Chart alert: WTI crude is poised for a potential volatility bullish breakout above $102.54/bbl

WTI crude oil is approaching a potential bullish volatility breakout above the key $102.54 resistance level as fading US-Iran peace prospects and prolonged Strait of Hormuz disruptions continue to tighten global energy supplies. Oil remains one of 2026’s top-performing asset classes, with WTI futures up 42% since late February. Technical indicators including bullish candlestick formations, suggest further upside risks towards 108 before 116/119.

12-05-2026 11:29 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Asia open: Stocks hit new highs on AI optimism as US-Iran ceasefire hangs by a thread

Global stocks surged to new record highs as AI optimism continued to dominate market sentiment despite escalating concerns over the fragile US-Iran ceasefire. The Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, Nikkei 225, and KOSPI extended gains while semiconductor shares and AI infrastructure themes remained key drivers. Meanwhile, rising oil prices and stronger inflation expectations lifted Treasury yields and reinforced a hawkish Federal Reserve outlook ahead of the crucial US CPI report.

12-05-2026 01:00 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Silver (XAG/USD) is in breakout mode, pushing above $85 – In-depth Silver technical analysis

Silver (XAG/USD) update: The Grey metal officially enters a major breakout phase, surging 7% to clear the $85 handle. Decoupling from Gold's typical lead and fueled by signs of an industrial recovery in China, Silver is reclaiming its role as a high-demand industrial asset. Explore our in-depth technical analysis for XAG/USD.

11-05-2026 19:46 GMT by Elior Manier

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