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.

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

WTI (Oil) forms a tight range after Trump's comments – Oil Dynamics and Intraday Analysis

WTI Oil Update: Oil volatility has come down significantly after yesterday's historic session. Iran's military capabilities are now exhausting but doubts remain and the Strait of Hormuz still presents threats. With WTI prices cooling, explore intraday technical levels for WTI Levels.

10-03-2026 15:10 GMT by Elior Manier

Chart alert: Hang Seng Index recovered at 24,765, bulls need to break above 26,350

The Hang Seng Index has shown relative resilience during the US–Iran war 2026, outperforming many Asian peers as policy signals from China’s National People's Congress supported sentiment. After rebounding from 24,765 and reclaiming its 200-day moving average, the index now faces a crucial 26,350 resistance level that could determine whether a stronger bullish recovery unfolds.

10-03-2026 06:04 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Oil gaps lower to $83 after a wild session! Trump – "The War could be over soon"

President Trump indicated the war is pretty much complete, suggesting an acceleration of the initial timeline. This announcement triggered extreme volatility in Oil, with 30% up and down swings. Watch the $85 level for tomorrow's action.

09-03-2026 19:56 GMT by Elior Manier

Crude prices skyrocket by +30%, stock markets tumble & week ahead preview

To start the week, we join OANDA Senior Market Analyst Kelvin Wong and podcast host Jonny Hart in discussing skyrocketing oil pricing amidst tensions in the Middle East and a scheduled G7 meeting to discuss the release of held crude reserves, as well as the fallout across financial markets.

09-03-2026 16:21 GMT by Christian Norman

Gold’s (XAU/USD) Tug of War: : Oil spike, rate fears, and the battle for control

Gold (XAU/USD) is locked in a tug of war as safe-haven demand from escalating Middle East tensions battles the hawkish rate outlook fueled by soaring oil prices. This analysis reviews the impact of the Iran strikes, reduced Fed rate cut expectations, and the potential G-7 oil reserve release. We also cover the technical setup as a breakout looms.

09-03-2026 15:32 GMT by Zain Vawda

Markets Today: Brent crude futures surge 14%, STOXX 600 hits two-month lows as FTSE 100 approaches 10000 psychological level

Global markets plunge as Brent crude futures surge 14% on escalating Middle East conflict and supply fears. European shares hit two-month lows, with banking and tech stocks leading the sell-off. The US dollar soars as a safe-haven, pushing the euro and sterling lower. Investor focus shifts to US inflation reports (CPI and PCE) that are expected to reinforce a hawkish Fed and delay rate cuts. Technical analysis of the FTSE 100 is also covered.

09-03-2026 09:46 GMT by Zain Vawda

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