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.

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
Markets Today: Nikkei at 3-Week Lows, Silver, Gold Hold the High Ground as BoE Cut Rate 25 bps, ECB Next
Asian markets saw the Nikkei drop to a three-week low, hit by falling technology stocks and AI sector concerns. European markets are quiet ahead of the expected Bank of England rate cut and upcoming US inflation data. The US dollar strengthened against major currencies. Gold holds steady, and silver remains near its high. Technically, the FTSE 100 is breaking higher.
by Zain Vawda
WTI Oil prices at 2025 Lows – Opportunity or Trap?
WTI Oil Technical Analysis: We analyze the downtrend in Oil as prices reach new 2025 lows. With OPEC+ dynamics, Venezuela-US tensions, and a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire pricing in, we explore the supply risks for US Shale and whether a contrarian bullish case is emerging.
by Elior Manier
NFP Preview: Rate Path Divergence & Implications for the DXY, Gold (XAU/USD)
The December NFP report is crucial for the Fed's 2026 rate strategy, with market bets diverging sharply from official forecasts. Experts advise focusing on November job creation and Average Hourly Earnings (AHE) due to temporary data distortions. This divergence creates asymmetric upside risk for the US Dollar (DXY) and a dual bullish catalyst for Gold (XAU/USD) regardless of the outcome.
by Zain Vawda
Markets Today: China Industrial Output at 15-Month Lows, Softbank Down 6%, Gold & Silver Hold High Ground
A comprehensive look at Monday's market action, including Asia's Nikkei dropping over "AI bubble" concerns (SoftBank -6%), slower-than-expected industrial output in China (15-month low), and a positive start to the week for European shares (STOXX 600 up 0.4%). The report also covers a geopolitical update on Ukraine's NATO status, FX movements, stable gold and oil prices, and a technical/sentiment analysis for the DAX Index.
by Zain Vawda
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