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.

Chart alert: WTI crude oil key short-term support at $102.25 for another 20% rally

West Texas Intermediate crude oil remains highly volatile after surging to $119.54, its highest level since 2022, amid supply fears linked to the US–Iran war 2026 and potential disruption at the Strait of Hormuz. Prices later pulled back toward $103 after reports of a possible emergency reserve release by Group of Seven nations. Technicals show $102.25 as a key support level that could sustain another bullish leg.

09-03-2026 09:15 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Markets Weekly Outlook - Geopolitics Overpower Fundamentals: The $150 oil warning and the rate cut dilemma

Geopolitical conflict, particularly in the Middle East, has sent oil prices surging ($90/bbl with $150 warning) and reignited stagflation fears globally, hitting Europe hardest. A weak US jobs report shifts Fed rate cut expectations to June. The week ahead features critical US CPI and Core PCE data, while WTI oil's massive price spike and key technical levels are scrutinized.

06-03-2026 22:20 GMT by Zain Vawda

Oil reaches $92 in a historic War squeeze – WTI Analysis

WTI Oil Update: Crude Oil spike 37% this week to $92.68 amid de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Supply chain disruptions add to significant stagflation fears. The US has implemented a reinsurance facility to mitigate risks, helping to ease the rise but the commodity still closes at its highs. Explore technical levels for WTI Levels to prepare for next week.

06-03-2026 21:17 GMT by Elior Manier

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US jobs data miss the mark, warnings of $150 bbl crude & the week ahead

Concluding an eventful week of trading, we once again join TraderNick and podcast host Jonny Hart in discussing the latest from financial markets, including a large miss in US jobs numbers and spiralling tensions in the Middle East.

06-03-2026 18:33 GMT by Christian Norman

Middle East escalation sends shockwaves through global energy markets

The escalation between Israel and Iran has triggered major disruption in the Persian Gulf, rattling oil and LNG markets, straining Gulf exporters, and deepening concerns over inflation and energy security.

06-03-2026 18:30 GMT by Krzysztof Kamiński

Large NFP miss and Oil surge to $90 – A Stagflation cocktail ahead of weekend risk

Market Outlook: US Markets face a dark day as Non-Farm Payrolls miss expectations with a loss of 92,000 jobs. Combined with a miss in Retail Sales and exploding Oil prices due to Middle East tensions, stagflation fears are rising. Job losses in Goods-producing and Services sectors signal a post-holiday hangover.

06-03-2026 15:30 GMT by Elior Manier

Chart alert: Gold (XAU/USD) is down 3% for the week, but bulls may make a comeback

Gold (XAU/USD) has slipped about 3% this week despite escalating geopolitical tensions from the US–Iran war 2026. The pullback comes as rising inflation expectations driven by a surge in West Texas Intermediate crude oil pushed up the US 10-year Treasury real yield, increasing the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding gold. However, technical signals suggest the metal may attempt a short-term bullish rebound if key support holds.

06-03-2026 10:01 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Markets Today: Rate cut hopes wither as Nikkei and Kospi suffer steep weekly losses. NFP data up next

Market analysis of a chaotic week: Asian stocks suffer steepest weekly losses since 2020 due to Middle East conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Oil prices spike, fueling inflation fears, which drives a major safe-haven rally for the US Dollar, causing traders to pare back expectations for Fed/BoE rate cuts and increase bets on an ECB hike.

06-03-2026 10:00 GMT by Zain Vawda

The Canadian Dollar loves conflict – Has the CAD reached a long-term bottom?

Has the Canadian Dollar reached a long-term bottom? The Canadian Economy faces a sharp turn after a rough stretch under US First policies. With Mark Carney leading a new wave of international trade deals as a Middle power, the Loonie is recovering from multi-year troughs. USD/CAD, EUR/CAD and CAD/CHF Weekly Timeframe analysis.

05-03-2026 16:11 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: KOSPI surges 9.63% to lead Asian rally, Europe struggles, FTSE 100 eyes recovery

Asian markets, led by a 9.63% surge in South Korea's KOSPI, saw a stellar rebound on diplomatic optimism. In contrast, European shares struggled, with the STOXX 600 dipping on escalating Middle East conflict and poor corporate earnings. The US dollar resumed its upward climb as a safe-haven, pressuring other currencies, while oil and gold prices continued to rise. Markets now await key US labor and eurozone data.

05-03-2026 09:46 GMT by Zain Vawda

Chart alert: WTI crude oil bullish breakout above $78.10/barrel in play

WTI crude oil has rallied nearly 19% since late February, breaking a long-term downtrend and reaching a 14-month high near $78. Escalating geopolitical tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, alongside fears of disruption at the Strait of Hormuz, have amplified supply risks. With bullish momentum intact, markets are watching whether prices can break above $78.10 to target the $80–$84 range.

05-03-2026 06:16 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Gold (XAU/USD) marks a double top despite Iran conflict – Below $5,000 soon?

Gold Analysis: The bullion faces a surprising sell-off despite heavy military activity in the Middle East as Trump assures the protection of the Strait of Hormuz. Risk assets behave unpredictably with cryptocurrencies at monthly highs while safe havens reject – A double-top is forming!

04-03-2026 15:51 GMT by Elior Manier

Can Iran fully block the Strait of Hormuz?

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have pushed energy prices higher, but markets remain relatively calm as a full blockade by Iran is seen as unlikely. Asian economies would be most exposed to disruptions in oil flows. While global oil supply buffers could temporarily stabilize the market, prolonged conflict could significantly increase energy prices and shipping costs.

04-03-2026 08:51 GMT by Łukasz Zembik

Trump guarantees maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz: Markets U-turn on Navy escort pledge

Market Reactions: Markets took a massive U-turn following a White House address from President Trump regarding ongoing operations in Iran. To shed morning anxiety, the President announced a security framework to protect commercial shipping routes and the Strait of Hormuz, causing Oil prices to retreat by 7 percent and Stock Markets to rebound sharply.

03-03-2026 21:06 GMT by Elior Manier

Gold’s (XAU/USD) $5000 Retest: Rate cut fears and dollar surge lead to 5% selloff

Gold's (XAU/USD) 5% plunge is a surprise given Middle East escalation. The selloff is driven by rising oil prices sparking inflation fears, leading to fewer expected Fed rate cuts (now 46bps), a surging US Dollar (DXY at 6-week highs), and profit-taking. Includes a technical outlook with $5000/oz key support retest having taken place.

03-03-2026 16:12 GMT by Zain Vawda

The War-Petrodollar trade extends – Oil jumps, Dollar to 2026 highs

US Dollar (DXY) Analysis & Dollar Update: Global Stock Markets fall between 2 and 7 percent as the Iran conflict intensifies. Brent trades around $83 while WTI moves toward its June peak. A potential dollar shortage looms as fuel prices explode, increasing dollar demand for importers. Diving into DXY technical levels.

03-03-2026 15:47 GMT by Elior Manier

Geopolitics and Crude: Why WTI pulled back despite escalating Middle East risks

This analysis explores why WTI crude oil prices pulled back despite escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East. It details the extensive market impact, from the surge in natural gas prices and shipping stocks to the sharp sell-off in airline shares. The article also provides a forward outlook on the heightened risk to global trade and a technical analysis of key support and resistance levels for WTI crude.

02-03-2026 18:51 GMT by Zain Vawda

A look around Markets as Iran operations begin – Market reactions

Discover Market reactions to the latest geopolitical news. Operation in Iran begins as US and Israeli forces aim to topple the Islamic Regime. Killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the first strikes, the battle is anticipated to last four weeks. Retaliation against US positions and several Arab nations continues while Hezbollah joins the conflict in Cyprus. Intraday charts for Oil, the US Dollar, Gold, Bitcoin and Stocks.

02-03-2026 16:37 GMT by Elior Manier

Oil prices jump on mid-east attacks, safe-haven demand surges & week ahead

We join OANDA Senior Market Analyst Kelvin Wong and podcast host Jonny Hart in the latest Market Insights episode, where we discuss the latest financial market headlines, including oil pricing following strikes in the Middle East.

02-03-2026 14:51 GMT by Christian Norman

Markets Today: Chaos as Middle East conflict widens, natural gas jumps 22%, DXY at five-week highs & FTSE 100 retreats

Middle East conflict escalates significantly following a US/Israel strike on Iran's Supreme Leader, triggering a seismic response. Global markets react with shock: oil surges 10%, European natural gas jumps 22%, gold hits $5,413, and the DXY climbs to a five-week high. Equities, led by Europe's STOXX 600, retreat, while safe-haven assets and defense stocks soar. The instability, including strikes in Cyprus and GCC countries, threatens a new wave of global inflation.

02-03-2026 10:17 GMT by Zain Vawda

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