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 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.
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.
by Zain Vawda
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.
by Zain Vawda
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.
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.
by Zain Vawda
Europe's Opening Bell: DAX eyes fresh all-time highs as improving risk appetite gains traction
European markets surge on US-China trade talk hopes, with the DAX eyeing new highs. Asian stocks and US futures also rise. Positive earnings reports from Shell, Standard Chartered, Danske Bank, and Airbus boost sentiment. The US dollar strengthens while the Yen weakens. Gold finds support above $3250/oz. Investors await key US jobs data amidst concerns about tariffs. Euro Area PMI remains in contraction.
by Zain Vawda
Gold (XAU/USD) Forecast: Gold faces headwinds as risk appetite improves
Gold prices dip on rising US-China trade deal hopes, impacting safe-haven demand. Despite a US GDP contraction, tariff talks overshadow data. Key support levels for XAU/USD have been breached, with 3200 and 3167 up next. Technical analysis indicates potential for further sell-off if support fails. Risk sentiment drives market, challenging gold's recovery.
by Zain Vawda
Brent Crude analysis: Trade talks, OPEC+, and technical levels
Brent Crude oil prices are consolidating amid mixed signals from US-China trade talks, US-Iran nuclear deal progress, and an upcoming OPEC+ meeting. Technical analysis reveals a tight trading range with key support and resistance levels. Client sentiment data shows a high percentage of traders are long on WTI, suggesting potential for a price decline.
by Zain Vawda
Europe's Opening Bell: Steady start as trade talk limbo continues
Stay updated with Europe's market opening. Get the latest on trade talk developments, US market futures, and gold price fluctuations. Learn how Asian markets are reacting and what economic data to watch this week. Discover insights on the dollar's stability, oil price movements, and a detailed technical analysis of the DAX index.
by Zain Vawda
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