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.

Gold (XAU/USD) price slides 3.3%. Is Gold offering a discount or facing freefall heading into FOMC?

Gold (XAU/USD) slides 2.3%, aggressively testing the $5,000 psychological support ahead of the FOMC meeting. Will a hawkish Fed trigger a freefall, or is this a discount opportunity?

18-03-2026 12:45 GMT by Zain Vawda

Markets Today: European shares rally as Oil retreats; All eyes on FOMC's 'hawkish hold'

European shares extend their recovery on easing oil prices and stronger global sentiment. The US dollar weakens, while other major currencies gain. Focus shifts to the upcoming FOMC meeting, where a 'hawkish hold' is anticipated, possibly adjusting 'Dot Plot' projections to zero rate cuts for 2026. Technical analysis suggests a downside tilt for the FTSE 100

18-03-2026 09:35 GMT by Zain Vawda

Head and Shoulders in WTI! Is the rally over for Crude Oil? Stock Markets Mixed ahead of FOMC

Crude Oil and Dow Jones update: The WTI rally faces exhaustion as the elimination of key Iranian figures signals a potential conflict turning point. WTI forms a Head and Shoulders pattern eyeing $85, while the Dow rejects its channel bound ahead of the FOMC. Explore an intraday technical analysis of the markets.

17-03-2026 19:16 GMT by Elior Manier

Pre-FOMC Metals review: Platinum (XPT/USD) outperforms its peers, Copper (XCU/USD) struggles

Copper (XCU/USD) and Platinum (XPT/USD) update: Alternative metals show diverging trends as WTI oil rebounds without triggering broad market selloffs ahead of the Federal Reserve's Summary of Economic Projections. While Copper struggles, Platinum firmly holds the $2,000 level. Explore a multi-timeframe technical analysis of the commodities.

17-03-2026 15:09 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: RBA hike rates, European shares eye lower open, ZEW sentiment, ADP employment data up next

Asian markets surge on AI-driven tech stocks (Samsung, SK Hynix) while US-Iran conflict uncertainty weighs on Europe and fuels a US dollar safe-haven rally. Oil prices jump on Strait of Hormuz concerns, and the RBA hiked rates. Full analysis of FX, commodities, and FTSE 100 technicals.

17-03-2026 07:21 GMT by Zain Vawda

The Impact of US Tariffs on Precious Metals

Metals fake-out to the downside; Opportunity? – Gold (XAU/USD) & Silver (XAG/USD) update

Gold (XAU/USD) and Silver (XAG/USD) update: Metals face unusual selling pressure as surging Oil prices drive long-lasting inflation fears. With Gold fragilely holding 5,000 dollars and Silver near 80 dollars, non-yielding assets struggle against rising rate expectations. Explore an intraday technical analysis of the commodities.

16-03-2026 19:41 GMT by Elior Manier

Monetary policy in focus, WTI hovers around $100 & week ahead

With all signs pointing towards a bumper week of trading, join OANDA Senior Market Analyst Kelvin Wong and podcast host Jonny Hart in discussing current question marks over global monetary policy amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

16-03-2026 13:04 GMT by Christian Norman

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Markets Today: Chinese data positive as Middle East conflict remains tense. Oil steady, FTSE 100 consolidate. Canada CPI up next

This article analyzes the market's cautious start to the week, driven by surging oil prices due to Middle East conflict and investor anticipation of critical policy decisions from eight major central banks, including the Fed and ECB. The report details mixed stock performances in Asia and Europe, a slight dip in the US dollar, and strong gains for the Australian dollar.

16-03-2026 09:53 GMT by Zain Vawda

Chart alert: WTI crude oil rally almost reached $102.25, risk of minor setback towards $88.36

West Texas Intermediate crude oil rebounded more than 30% to near $101 as the US–Iran war 2026 continues to fuel supply disruption fears around the Strait of Hormuz. However, momentum may be easing as prices approach $105.85 resistance, raising the risk of a short-term pullback toward $92–$88 before the broader uptrend potentially resumes.

16-03-2026 08:51 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Weekly Gold (XAU/USD) Forecast: 3% slide to $5000/oz as rate cut bets tumble, FOMC up next

Gold (XAU/USD) is under pressure as US dollar gains strength, pushing rate cut bets lower amid Middle East conflict and rising inflation concerns. The upcoming FOMC meeting could signal a delay in 2026 rate cuts, which would weigh heavily on Gold. Technical bias remains neutral-to-bearish.1

13-03-2026 20:52 GMT by Zain Vawda

Unstable Markets as Oil just doesn't want to retreat – Back to $96 – Market Check

Markets keep getting shaken by Oil's resilient rebounds. Firms are hedging for weekend risk and this is not faring well neither with risk-assets or metals. Explore today's session flows right here.

13-03-2026 16:04 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: Dollar and Oil Dominate as Traders Brace for US data barrage, FTSE 100 breaks key support zone

Geopolitical tensions from the US-Israel-Iran conflict drive a second straight week of global market losses. Oil prices remain elevated, fueling inflation fears and leading the US dollar to surge to a 3-month high as a safe haven. Asian and European stocks retreated sharply, with tech cyclicals most affected. US Data ahead.

13-03-2026 09:19 GMT by Zain Vawda

Dow Jones tumbles 600 points on Strait of Hormuz tensions and private credit jitters, support at 46660 is key

Geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East pushes oil toward $100 and revives inflation fears. This, combined with mounting anxiety in the $2T private credit market, causes a major 600-point drop in the Dow Jones. We break down the dual market shock, the IEA's emergency oil release, and the bearish technical outlook

12-03-2026 15:50 GMT by Zain Vawda

Rate cuts get priced out in 2026! Oil explodes to $96

Market Update: Prices rally nearly 10% toward the $100 resistance as attacks on tankers multiply across the Arabian Sea. The commodity forms a bull channel while rising inflation fears price out Federal Reserve rate cuts for 2026. Explore current Market developments.

12-03-2026 15:31 GMT by Elior Manier

Silver (XAG/USD) rejects triangle formation from Iran War – Breakout scenarios

Silver (XAG/USD) Technical Analysis: Safe-haven demand remains subdued as exhausted buyers and heavy positioning stall previous rallies. The ongoing conflict provides temporary support, preventing a deeper correction despite macroeconomic shifts. Explore a multi-timeframe technical analysis of the commodities.

12-03-2026 14:51 GMT by Elior Manier

Chart alert: WTI crude oil resumes uptrend above $88.00 despite historical IEA stockpile release

West Texas Intermediate crude oil remains highly volatile as the US–Iran war 2026 fuels fears of supply disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz. Prices rebounded despite a record 400-million-barrel emergency release by the International Energy Agency. Technically, WTI is holding above $88.36 support, keeping the short-term bullish trend intact with potential upside toward $102 and $116–$119.

12-03-2026 10:47 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Oil supply and the Strait of Hormuz, USD rallies & US inflation meets consensus

Join us in today’s episode as TraderNick and Jonny discuss the latest on the Middle East, Strait of Hormuz, and current affairs in global oil markets. Otherwise, we discuss the latest numbers from the US CPI report earlier today.

11-03-2026 17:41 GMT by Christian Norman

Oil surges again to $86 as Iran attacks ships in Hormuz – Intraday Analysis

WTI Oil Update: Crude prices experience a major correction from $120 highs as extreme volatility exhausts itself. Despite G7 verbal interventions pushing prices to $76, Iranian attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz triggered a bounce to 87 dollars. Explore the current range through an intraday technical analysis of the commodities.

11-03-2026 14:38 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: IEA eyes record breaking oil reserve release as US CPI looms. FTSE 100 falls at 200-day MA

Markets find stability as a proposed record IEA oil reserve release attempts to cap crude prices despite ongoing US-Iran conflict. Asian tech stocks rally, while European shares and the US dollar ease ahead of critical US CPI data. The Australian dollar surges on hawkish rate talk.

11-03-2026 08:37 GMT by Zain Vawda

Metals reject their daily bounce after new Iran threats – Gold (XAU/USD) & Silver (XAG/USD) update

Gold (XAU/USD) and Silver (XAG/USD) update: Precious metals found a renewed bid as Crude fell, but their progress quickly stalled with recent Iran news. Explore an intraday technical analysis of the commodities.

10-03-2026 19:58 GMT by Elior Manier

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