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: Markets brace for RBA decision and US Services PMI looms

Markets open in Asia with focus on the RBA rate decision and US ISM Services PMI as policy divergence and geopolitical risks drive volatility. Strong US data reinforces a higher-for-longer Fed stance, while rising oil prices amid US–Iran tensions keep inflation concerns elevated. Equities remain cautious, the US dollar holds firm, and commodities stay supported, with WTI crude maintaining a bullish structure above key support levels.

05-05-2026 01:33 GMT by Kelvin Wong

War fears tarnish Metals – Silver (XAG/USD) breaks $75 & Gold (XAU/USD) tests $4,500

XAU/USD, XAG/USD Outlook: Precious metals decline amid escalating Middle East tensions and surging inflation worries. As gold and silver break lower, traders continue to question their role as safe havens in a tense environment. The action gets more bearish in this new week. Explore an intraday technical analysis of XAU/USD and XAG/USD.

04-05-2026 19:24 GMT by Elior Manier

Crude prices down, US tech impresses & the week ahead

In today's episode, join TraderNick and Jonny in discussing the latest market developments, including happenings in the Middle East, big tech performance in the current US earnings season, and looking ahead to the next week of trading.

01-05-2026 17:11 GMT by Christian Norman

Gold (XAU/USD) slides 1% as concerns rise of prolonged Middle East conflict, can bulls hold the line at $4,500?

Gold slides on Mideast conflict fears and a strong USD. Technical analysis confirms a bearish shift, targeting $4,500 as the ultimate support. Will bulls hold the line?

01-05-2026 10:49 GMT by Zain Vawda

The Impact of US Tariffs on Precious Metals

Metals shine bright after the FOMC meeting – Silver (XAG/USD) & Gold (XAU/USD) intraday outlook

XAU/USD, XAG/USD Outlook: Gold and Silver bounce higher following global central bank decisions and a sliding US Dollar. While erratic price action and Middle East geopolitical tension keep investors cautious, precious metals are showing signs of life as the USD retreats. Explore our intraday XAU/USD and XAG/USD analysis.

30-04-2026 19:08 GMT by Elior Manier

Central banks edge toward rate hikes as energy shock revives inflation fears

European and UK central banks are preparing for possible interest-rate hikes as the Middle East conflict pushes energy prices higher and revives inflation risks.

30-04-2026 19:05 GMT by Krzysztof Kamiński

Fragmentation within OPEC+: UEA exit signals structural shift in oil market dynamics

Oil markets are reacting to the UAE’s exit from OPEC+ and ongoing geopolitical disruptions. While short term supply remains constrained, rising spare capacity and weakening cartel discipline point to higher volatility ahead, with current price declines likely driven by profit taking rather than a trend reversal.

30-04-2026 13:09 GMT by Łukasz Zembik

Chart alert: USD/JPY breaches above 160 (21-month high), ignoring intervention risk

USD/JPY surges to a 21-month high above 160, defying intervention risks as yen weakness intensifies. Rising oil prices and a widening US–Japan rate differential continue to drive upside pressure, reinforcing the pair’s bullish momentum. Technical signals point to further gains within an ascending channel, with key support at 159.85 holding firm. Unless momentum breaks, USD/JPY may extend toward higher resistance levels in the near term.

30-04-2026 06:25 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Chart alert: Silver (XAG/USD) rout extends below $75.90 key intraday resistance, bearish trend intact

Silver (XAG/USD) remains under pressure as its bearish trend extends, with prices failing to attract safe-haven demand despite ongoing geopolitical tensions. Momentum-driven selling has pushed silver below key moving averages, confirming a breakdown from its recent rebound. Technically, the outlook stays negative below the $75.90 resistance level, with further downside risk toward lower support zones if bearish momentum persists.

29-04-2026 12:16 GMT by Kelvin Wong

UAE quits OPEC! Crude Oil explodes to $100 – WTI Technical analysis

WTI Oil Update: Crude prices soar past $100 per barrel as the UAE announces its departure from the OPEC+ cartel. As geopolitical tensions mount and the US maintains its economic chokehold on Iran, explore a multi-timeframe technical analysis of WTI to navigate shifting market fundamentals.

28-04-2026 14:08 GMT by Elior Manier

Gold (XAU/USD) Selloff Deepens: Technical breakdown and rising Oil prices accelerates bearish momentum

Gold (XAU/USD) is undergoing a significant selloff, driven by rising oil prices, inflation fears, and dampened sentiment over a US-Iran deal. Technical analysis shows accelerating bearish momentum across multiple timeframes, having broken key moving averages and support levels. The technical outlook suggests prices are likely to continue sliding towards $4601, despite being oversold. Key levels to watch: $4650, $4620, and $4601.

28-04-2026 07:18 GMT by Zain Vawda

Bank of Japan rate decision in focus, questions on inflation amid US-Iran conflict

Join Kelvin and Jonny in today's episode, where they discuss equity performance in the Asian session, as well as developments in US-Iran conflict from the weekend. Otherwise, we look ahead to another week of trading, speaking ahead of a key interest rate decision by the Bank of Japan.

27-04-2026 18:33 GMT by Christian Norman

Markets Today: Oil rises, DXY retreats ahead of a busy week that will test the FED and global central banks

Oil surged to $107 amid US-Iran tension, reinforcing 'higher-for-longer' rate fears ahead of a busy central bank week. Tech euphoria fueled by AI spending offset macro worries. FX markets are tense, with the Euro vulnerable to the crude 'tax' and USD/JPY nearing 160.00, raising intervention risk. European shares opened flat.

27-04-2026 08:55 GMT by Zain Vawda

Markets Weekly Outlook - Can earnings outweigh geopolitical headwinds & Central Bank decisions?

Global markets face a pivotal week defined by surging oil prices amid US-Iran tensions, record-high US equities driven by tech and earnings optimism, and critical central bank decisions. The Fed, ECB, and BoE grapple with the "balancing problem" of inflation vs. growth, while the BoJ remains the 'wild card' for a surprise rate hike.

24-04-2026 23:28 GMT by Zain Vawda

Crude Oil trades above $95 ahead of weekend risk – WTI Technical analysis

WTI Oil pre-weekend Update: Crude hovers above $95 as traders brace for a high-risk weekend of US-Iran diplomatic talks. With the US enforcing a heavy Strait of Hormuz blockade and a massive 13 million bpd supply drought warping fundamentals, explore an in-depth technical analysis of WTI.

24-04-2026 20:25 GMT by Elior Manier

U.S. consumer sentiment under pressure from war and rising oil prices

U.S. consumer sentiment fell to a record low in April as the war with Iran, higher energy prices and rising inflation expectations weighed on household confidence. Oil market disruptions in the Gulf and the near-total halt in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continue to keep pressure on crude prices.

24-04-2026 16:51 GMT by Krzysztof Kamiński

The calm before the storm? Key weekend risk incoming – Overnight Market Check

Market Check update: Uncertainty grips the markets as US-Iran peace talks face further delays following the removal of Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf from the negotiating team. With the US maintaining a strategic blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, Iran is put under pressure to enter the talks. Check out key Market charts and dynamics right here.

24-04-2026 14:13 GMT by Elior Manier

Volatile etf flows signal investor caution in the gold market

Gold markets experienced strong volatility in Q1, with record highs followed by sharp corrections. ETF flows reflected investor caution, shifting from strong inflows to outflows by March. High prices are dampening jewelry demand, while central bank actions add complexity. Despite weaker physical demand, geopolitical risks and expectations of looser monetary policy support a positive medium-term outlook for gold.

24-04-2026 12:36 GMT by Łukasz Zembik

Silver (XAG/USD) is under pressure from Ceasefire clouds – In-depth analysis

Silver (XAG/USD) update: Precious metals face a severe reality check as their traditional safe-haven status is tested amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict. After rebounding 35% on recent ceasefire hopes, Silver struggles to maintain momentum, repeatedly rejecting its critical $84 resistance even as equity benchmarks hit all-time highs. With a high-potential volatility event looming this weekend, explore a two-timeframe intraday analysis.

23-04-2026 19:32 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets are stuck in the waiting for US-Iran talks – Market Check

Market Check update: A brief spike in Tuesday volatility fades into a broader market standstill after a surprise ceasefire extension from the Trump Administration averts a return to conflict. While infighting between the Revolutionary Guards and progressive factions stalls diplomatic progress, US equities maintain their highs alongside a stagnant USD, Silver, and BTC. Explore a cross-asset technical analysis to uncover potential breakout scenarios amid the latest geopolitical developments.

23-04-2026 16:08 GMT by Elior Manier

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