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.

Markets Today: China PMI Beat, Gold Rally Extends Losses and Down 5% of for the Week, FTSE 100 Near All-Time Highs
Global stocks saw a slight dip on the final trading day of 2025, concluding a strong year. European markets achieved all-time highs, with banking and mining sectors leading the gains. Asian stocks remained steady, bolstered by a surge in South Korea's tech sector and China's manufacturing PMI unexpectedly returning to growth. Meanwhile, precious metals like gold and oil prices finished the week and year with sharp declines, while the US dollar recorded its biggest annual loss in eight years.
by Zain Vawda
Markets Today: Gold, Silver Eye a Recovery as Indices Hold the High Ground. FOMC Minutes Now in Focus
Asian stocks hold steady near year-end highs, while European shares pause after hitting records, on track for their best year since 2021. Spain's inflation rate slows to a four-month low. The US dollar is on track for its biggest annual drop in eight years, boosting the Euro and Pound. Gold prices bounce back on geopolitical fears. Market focus now shifts to the release of the FOMC minutes for policy clues.
by Zain Vawda
The 2025 Metal Frenzy: A Year-End Wrap-Up and 2026 Outlook
2025 Metals Review & 2026 Outlook: A wild year of "Tariff Madness," AI frenzy, and Fed struggles drove Gold to $4,500 and Silver to records. We analyze the 5 themes of the "Debasement Trade" and provide Bull/Bear price forecasts for 2026 as the Supercycle intensifies. XAU/USD, XAG/USD, XPT/USD and other metals overview.
by Elior Manier
Merry Christmas to All! Markets Set for an Early Close Today
Christmas Market Update: Trading volumes thin out for the holiday, yet Platinum surges to fresh all-time highs. We review the latest US labor market data, noting seasonal distortions despite the positive beat. Plus, a teaser for 2026: The looming infrastructure hurdles facing the AI chip sector.
by Elior Manier
US GDP impresses, 2025 in review
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
Markets Today: Gold Breaches $4400/oz, Silver Up 2.75%, Nikkei Rises 1.9% & FTSE 100 Eyes Short-Term Pullback
Global stocks are rising, fueled by year-end optimism, though European markets are set for a cautious open amidst holiday slowdowns and geopolitical worries in Ukraine. The Japanese yen remains weak near record lows, boosting the Nikkei. Commodities shine with silver hitting a new record high and gold breaching $4400/oz. Oil prices are also up due to rising geopolitical risk with Venezuela. The focus remains on central bank policy expectations and economic data.
by Zain Vawda
Platinum reaches $2,000; Palladium breaks 2023 Highs – Metals Outlook
XAU/USD, XPT/USD and XPD/USD Technical Analysis: We analyze the surge in alternative metals as Platinum and Palladium hit multi-year highs post-CPI. With Gold eyeing records, we explore the industrial demand driving these rare assets. We preview next week's deep dive into the technicals for this emerging trend.
by Elior Manier
Markets Today: BoJ Hikes Rates, German Consumer Confidence at 2024 Lows as FTSE 100 Holds the High Ground
The Bank of Japan raised rates to a 30-year high of 0.75%, causing the Yen to fall as Governor Ueda avoided a clear timeline for future hikes. German consumer confidence hit near two-year lows heading into 2026. European shares were muted, though major banks offset losses from retail and tech. Oil prices dropped due to oversupply fears, while gold held onto weekly gains.
by Zain Vawda
Participants are doubting the CPI report – Market Update
Markets Reverse: We look at the brutal shift in flows as morning optimism evaporates. With concerns over data accuracy clouding the inflation release, stocks hit new lows and gold rejects record highs. We explore the loss of confidence and what the broad selloff signals for the days ahead.
by Elior Manier
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