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.

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

Gold (XAU/USD) Technical Analysis: Bulls defend $4700 support. Is a break above $4750 on the way?

Gold is at a crossroads, with the Daily chart showing a long-term bullish trend and the price consolidating tightly between the crucial $4,700 support and $4,750 resistance. A breakout from this narrow range is expected to dictate the immediate direction for XAU/USD

23-04-2026 15:11 GMT by Zain Vawda

Markets Today: UK PMI beats as input costs soar, DXY advances & Gold grinds lower. US PMI & Middle East tensions in focus

Geopolitical risk is driving safe-haven bids for the US Dollar, which is on track for its first weekly gain in a month, despite a cautious European open. While corporate earnings provided bright spots (Nestle, L'Oreal), the broader market remains focused on the energy shock and geopolitical stalemates. UK PMI data showed resilience but record input costs hint at sticky inflation

23-04-2026 09:56 GMT by Zain Vawda

Chart alert: WTI crude oil at risk of mean reversion decline below $102.25 after 5% spike

WTI crude oil surged 5% on a false alarm attack in Tehran before quickly retracing gains, underscoring fragile sentiment amid US–Iran tensions. Despite geopolitical risks, declining implied volatility and easing backwardation suggest limited upside. Technically, oil is testing range resistance near the 20-day moving average, with bearish signals pointing to a potential mean reversion decline toward $90.50 or lower unless $102.25 is decisively cleared.

23-04-2026 05:36 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Markets steady with ceasefire talks in the balance, Warsh confirmation hearing

In today's episode, Nick and Jonny discuss a relative calm in the markets as US-Iran ceasefire negotiations hang in the balance, as well as dissecting Kevin Warsh's confirmation hearing and potential implications for US monetary policy.

22-04-2026 16:55 GMT by Christian Norman

A new era for the Fed? Looking back on Kevin Warsh's US Senate hearing & Market reactions

Market reactions: Wall Street frowns as incoming Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signals a structural hawkish shift during his Senate confirmation hearing. With Warsh advocating for an end to forward guidance and a heavy reduction of the Fed's balance sheet, US equities—led by a Dow Jones pullback—took a decisive hit. Combined with the looming April 22 US-Iran ceasefire deadline, explore how stocks, the US Dollar, Oil, and precious metals reacted to the end of the easy money era.

21-04-2026 19:35 GMT by Elior Manier

Chart alert: Bullish flag formation in Copper (XCU/USD) as 2nd US-Iran peace talks loom

Copper (XCU/USD) remains supported after a 17% rally from March lows, driven by improving risk sentiment amid US–Iran ceasefire optimism. Price action is consolidating in a bullish flag pattern, suggesting potential continuation higher. A breakout above 6.0680 may trigger further upside toward 6.29, while downside risks remain if key support at 5.8790 fails. Strong global manufacturing activity continues to underpin demand, reinforcing copper’s constructive outlook.

21-04-2026 10:07 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Metals in focus with Ceasefire uncertainty – Silver (XAG/USD) & Gold (XAU/USD) intraday outlook

XAU/USD, XAG/USD Outlook: Traditional safe havens face an identity crisis as the April 22 US-Iran ceasefire deadline approaches without a finalized deal. While Gold could explode higher if peace talks collapse and oil remains contained below the $100 mark, industrial-leaning metals like Silver face heavy downside risks at their current relative highs. Explore an intraday technical analysis of XAG/USD and XAU/USD to navigate this binary environment.

20-04-2026 19:12 GMT by Elior Manier

Oil prices rise as Middle East tensions reignite, Warsh to testify in senate

Join OANDA Senior Market Analyst Kelvin Wong and podcast host Jonny Hart in discussing the market latest, including updates from the Persian Gulf as tensions flare, and a look ahead to this week's trading, including a testimony from Kevin Warsh on Tuesday.

20-04-2026 16:00 GMT by Christian Norman

Markets Today: Oil surges 6% as sentiment sours, Nikkei rises. US-Iran developments in focus

Geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran are roiling global markets, with oil prices surging and risk assets dropping. The US dollar strengthened on safe-haven bids as the ceasefire narrative crumbled. The outlook hinges on upcoming negotiations, a key Fed appointment, and US Retail Sales data. Expect a defensive DXY in the 98.00–98.50 range.

20-04-2026 10:49 GMT by Zain Vawda

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