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.

FOMC Meeting Preview: Fed To Keep Rates on Hold, Implications for the DXY and Gold

Preview of the January 28, 2026 FOMC meeting. The Fed is expected to hold rates amid unusual economic data (high growth, slowing jobs). Analysis covers intense political pressure on Chair Powell, his potential May exit, and the market's expectation of a June "politicized pivot." Also explores the resulting DXY weakness, Euro and Pound strength, and Gold hitting record highs.

26-01-2026 16:05 GMT by Zain Vawda

Markets Today: Gold Breaches $5100/oz, Yen Intervention Risks Grow, Dollar Slides. USD/JPY Test 100-Day MA

Gold soars past $5,100/oz, and other precious metals climb as global uncertainty drives safe-haven demand. The US Dollar slides to a four-month low on rumors of a US-Japan currency intervention, the first in 15 years, causing the Yen to surge. European and global stocks slip due to political tension, trade threats, and the upcoming Fed meeting. Oil prices jump on new Iran sanctions and US weather-related production halts.

26-01-2026 08:45 GMT by Zain Vawda

Gold fast approaches on $5,000, GBP/USD at 3-month highs & the week ahead

In today's episode, TraderNick and host Jonny Hart discuss a further rise in precious metal pricing and an apparent wane in the trust and confidence in fiat currencies, especially in the case of the US dollar. Otherwise, we look at recent sterling performance, with GBP/USD rising to multi-month highs.

23-01-2026 18:04 GMT by Christian Norman

Platinum on pace to $3,000 – Will XPT/USD have a safe path to the milestone?

Platinum (XPT/USD) Technical Analysis: The rally intensifies as Gold nears $5,000 and Silver targets $100. However, Platinum steals the spotlight, up 200% since 2025 as late buyers chase "White Gold." We analyze the macro drivers and multi-timeframe technicals making XPT a trade of interest.

23-01-2026 15:39 GMT by Elior Manier

Chart alert: Gold (XAU/USD) eyeing $5,000 and beyond as bullish acceleration intact

Gold (XAU/USD) is extending a powerful bullish acceleration, surging to fresh all-time highs near US$4,970 and setting its sights on the US$5,000–5,150 zone. Escalating US–NATO tensions and a growing “sell America” narrative are driving safe-haven demand, while strong technical momentum and a breakout from a medium-term uptrend keep the near-term bias firmly bullish.

23-01-2026 05:53 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Gold rally hits $4,900: Why the January FOMC, geopolitics, and technical warnings mark a critical juncture?

Gold has surged past $4,800, driven by stagflation fears, geopolitical risk, and the anticipation of the Jan 27-28 FOMC meeting. While major banks forecast a path to $5,400, technical indicators (RSI/Stochastic) show negative divergence, warning that a short-term retracement is imminent before the next leg up.

22-01-2026 21:48 GMT by Moheb Hanna

Greenland tensions ease, but forecasts for Gold are still very optimistic

A cooling of political frictions tempers the safe-haven rally, yet investment banks still see strong upside potential for precious metals.

22-01-2026 17:01 GMT by Krzysztof Kamiński

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.

22-01-2026 16:06 GMT 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.

22-01-2026 11:52 GMT by Łukasz Zembik

US Markets fall as Greenland tensions flare – Stock Markets closed for MLK Day

Dow Jones, Gold and US Dollar Technical Levels – MLK Day Market Update: Global markets sell off US assets as Trump renews Greenland threats and targets EU partners with tariffs. With no US-EU leadership meeting at Davos, US Futures and the Dollar slide while Gold and Silver gap to fresh all-time highs. We analyze the chaotic week start.

19-01-2026 17:35 GMT by Elior Manier

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.

19-01-2026 09:40 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Geopolitics themes continue, Bank of Japan & the week ahead

In the last episode of week 3, TraderNick and podcast host Jonny Hart discuss the ongoing geopolitical themes at play within financial markets, as well as recent yen weakness and policy from the Bank of Japan.

16-01-2026 18:03 GMT by Christian Norman

WTI Crude Oil: Short-term bearish outlook vs. Long-term bullish reversal potential

WTI Crude Oil faces a short-term neutral-to-bearish outlook, testing moving average support after failing to hold $60.00. However, the price is anchored in a critical monthly Fibonacci support zone, with an oversold Stochastic and a 15-year Managed Money short extreme in the COT report suggesting strong potential for a long-term bullish reversal.

16-01-2026 04:28 GMT by Moheb Hanna

The Impact of US Tariffs on Precious Metals

Metals correct: Is the uptrend over? Silver (XAG/USD), Gold (XAU/USD) and Copper (XCU/USD) Outlook

Metals Market High Timeframe Review: While fundamentals (Dedollarization/AI) remain bullish, the Long Metals trade is crowded. We analyze the impact of technical changes and high-timeframe signals. Gold (XAU/USD), Silver (XAG/USD) and Copper (XCU/USD) Weekly Charts and Scenarios

15-01-2026 19:57 GMT by Elior Manier

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.

15-01-2026 15:34 GMT by Elior Manier

The Iran Risk Premium: WTI Hits $62 as Revolts Continue – US Oil Outlook

WTI Oil Update: Geopolitics drives volatility as Iran revolts add a massive risk premium. We analyze the threat to the Strait of Hormuz and China's supply, drawing parallels to the "12-Day War" and 1979. With traders positioning for a spike, we dive into the multi-timeframe technicals.

14-01-2026 15:49 GMT 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.

14-01-2026 11:04 GMT 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.

14-01-2026 06:26 GMT by Kelvin Wong

CPI Mid-Session Outlook: Surprising Flows as Silver Explodes While Stocks Drop

Mid-Session Market Outlook: Traders look past cool inflation data as geopolitical risks seize control. We analyze the Dollar's V-shaped recovery and Silver's explosive divergence amidst a massive short squeeze. With Oil climbing on Iran intervention fears and stocks selling the news, we break down the shift.

13-01-2026 17:15 GMT by Elior Manier

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.

13-01-2026 13:30 GMT by Elior Manier

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