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 Today: Chinese Inflation at 21-Month Highs, Silver Soars Above $61/oz as Markets Remain Cautious Ahead of the FED
The 'Opening Bell - Europe' details a cautious trading day ahead of the US Federal Reserve's rate decision. Key topics include Chinese inflation hitting a 21-month high, the Japanese yen's weakness despite expected Bank of Japan rate hikes, European stocks' slight dip, and the DAX Index holding a critical technical support level. Investors are keenly awaiting Fed Chair Jerome Powell's economic projections and comments.
by Zain Vawda
Will Gold (XAU/USD) and Silver (XAG/USD) reach new records with the FOMC?
Silver (XAG/USD) and Gold (XAU/USD) Technical Analysis: Silver surges to record settlements, outperforming Gold which stalls in a narrow range. Industrial demand from AI and electrification drives the move. Both metals await the Federal Reserve decision. We analyze intraday charts to spot breakout targets based on the potential policy tone.
by Elior Manier
Markets Weekly Outlook - FOMC Rate Cut Countdown, Economic Projections May Hold the Key
Markets Weekly Outlook: The countdown to the FOMC rate decision is on. Will the Fed cut rates, or will stubborn inflation and a resilient job market lead to a pause? We break down the internal debate, global central bank action (RBA, BoC, BOJ), and the technical outlook for the US Dollar Index (DXY) as Wall Street indexes near all-time highs. Economic projections for 2026 are key to the DXY's trajectory.
by Zain Vawda
UK: Rising debt costs and fiscal uncertainty
Growing fiscal pressures facing the UK economy as rising debt-servicing costs and uncertainty over tax policy weigh on bond markets and the pound. Despite the government’s attempts to stabilise public finances, fragmented tax measures may not ease mounting borrowing costs.
by Krzysztof Kamiński
Markets Today: Asian & European Shares Mixed as German Factory Orders Rise. US PCE Data Remains the Focus
Asian and European markets show mixed trading as investors await the crucial US PCE inflation report. Japanese stocks led Asian losses despite the regional index staying on track for a weekly gain. German factory orders beat expectations due to large transport equipment orders. The US dollar remains weak against major currencies, especially the yen, as rate cut expectations solidify.
by Zain Vawda
WTI Rangebound: How Stalled Peace Talks & OPEC Strategy Will Shape the Oil Market
WTI's rangebound struggle is analyzed, fueled by renewed geopolitical risk from Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure and stalled peace talks, which are balancing out high stockpiles and OPEC strategy. The article discusses Thursday's 1% price climb to $59.70, suggests the downside is favored in the forward outlook, and includes technical analysis on WTI.
by Zain Vawda
Gold Price Forecast: Bullion retreats to $4,205 on profit-taking; US data hints at December rate cut
Falling to $4,205, down 0.63%, gold pricing has retraced from recent highs in today’s trading. Having recently painted new six-week highs, rallying from support at $4,056, downside in today’s session can be considered primarily technical profit-taking. While the fundamental footing for precious metals remains firm, recent US data, particularly in the US labour market, continues to add to the dovish narrative, bolstering metal pricing. What’s next for gold?
by Christian Norman
Silver (XAG/USD) is the sole performer, heading toward a new ATH
Silver (XAG/USD) Technical Analysis: What was thought to be a temporary top was merely a shallow retracement, as Silver surged to new record highs on dovish Federal Reserve hopes. While Gold, Platinum, and Copper are correcting lower, Silver is showing remarkable relative strength. We dive into the charts to determine if this breakout is strong enough to continue.
by Elior Manier
Markets Today: Silver Hits $58/oz, Gold Soars to $4250/oz, China PMI at 4-Month Lows. Geopolitics and US PMI in Focus
Global markets show risk aversion with Asia and European stocks sliding. Silver and gold hit new highs ($58/oz, $4250/oz) on US Fed rate cut bets. China's manufacturing PMI hits 4-month lows, signaling slight contraction. Oil prices climb 2% on supply worries. The yen strengthens on Bank of Japan interest rate hike speculation. The week focuses on US PMI data.
by Zain Vawda
Can Platinum catch up to Gold? Platinum (XPT/USD) Price Forecast
Platinum is gathering significant attention as it starts to outpace its peers, rising sharply on the day. Observing why Platinum, not a commonly traded metal offers interesting opportunities. Its strength is underpinned by persistent supply deficits and boosted by transformative market developments like new platinum futures contracts in China. We dive into a technical analysis for XPT/USD.
by Elior Manier
OPEC+: What to expect from the upcoming meeting
The text analyzes expectations ahead of Sunday’s OPEC+ meeting, highlighting that no significant production changes are anticipated. Oil prices are shaped mainly by geopolitical factors, especially ceasefire speculation in Ukraine. Internal tensions center on Iraq’s push for a higher quota, with the most probable result being only a modest technical adjustment to preserve group cohesion.
by Łukasz Zembik
Markets Today: CME Glitch Halts Trading, German Retail Sales Fall, Ukraine-Russia in Focus, FTSE 100 Back Above 100-day MA
The market's 'Sombre Black Friday' opened with a major CME trading glitch, halting futures and currency markets. German retail sales unexpectedly fell, while French inflation held steady. European stocks and gold are being driven higher by growing bets on a US Federal Reserve interest rate cut. Geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine continue to support oil prices. FTSE 100 rises above 100-day MA
by Zain Vawda
Silver (XAG/USD) Price Outlook: Failed Breakout and Double-Top hints at Rangebound action
Silver has stalled its gigantic rally after forming a double top, retracing lower to graze the $50 mark. Despite seller pressure, its resilience suggests underlying strength remains, fueled by dovish signals from NY Fed President Williams and weak U.S. data (downside surprises in Retail Sales and ADP). The prospect of gradual rate easing keeps supporting the metal, leading to a new range formation. We dive into a multi-timeframe analysis.
by Elior Manier
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