What unfolded in the cocoa market between early 2024 and December of that year was, by any measure, one of the most extraordinary commodity rallies in modern market history—and one that retail traders would do well to study as a textbook case of supply-shock-driven parabolic pricing. The December 2024 record high of $12,931 per ton […]
Oil Drops on U.S.–Iran Talk Hopes
Global oil markets experienced a sharp decline on Wednesday, March 25, after remarks from former U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that diplomatic engagement between Washington and Tehran may be underway. His comments sparked optimism among investors, easing concerns over prolonged supply disruptions in the Middle East. Brent crude, the international benchmark, dropped by 4.52% to […]
Gold Near $4,300 as Conflict Escalates
Gold continues to face strong downward pressure at the start of the week, extending its bearish trend as it approaches the $4,300 level on Monday, March 23. Despite heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the precious metal is struggling to gain momentum. One of the main drivers behind this decline is the rise in […]
Oil Supply Shock Signals Longer-Term Disruption
Yesterday, oil prices declined, with the Brent benchmark falling by 2.84% to $100.21 and WTI dropping by 5.27% to $93.50. Among other factors, this confirms our view from a few days ago—a renewed widening of the WTI–Brent spread toward $7 after reaching parity last Monday. However, the focus now shifts to broader supply dynamics. The […]
Gold Near $5,000 Amid Middle East War
Gold prices stabilized near the $5,000 level during Monday’s early Asian session, March 16, after briefly dropping to monthly lows around $4,970. The precious metal is attempting to regain upward momentum as traders continue monitoring geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Headlines related to the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran remain a […]
Gold Treads Water Around $5,150
Despite its reputation as a safe haven, gold has not performed particularly well following the outbreak of tensions in the Middle East. At yesterday’s close in New York, the yellow metal settled at $5,134.39, $144 lower than Friday, February 27, or – if preferred – a decline of 2.72%. Why this move when the safe-haven […]
Brent Hits $100 on Iran War Fears
Global oil prices jumped sharply on Thursday, March 12, with Brent crude oil climbing back to the $100 per barrel level despite the largest emergency oil release ever coordinated by the International Energy Agency (IEA). The surge reflects rising fears that the conflict in the Middle East could disrupt one of the world’s most important […]
Brent Surges 29%, Spread with WTI Briefly Hits 0
This morning, Brent crude surged by 29%, reaching $119.50 per barrel, briefly matching the spread with WTI—typically positive—and bringing it close to zero. The intraday high for U.S. crude was $119.40. This shock start to the week adds to the gains recorded over the last five trading sessions, totaling 35%—the biggest gain in futures trading […]
USD and Gold React to the Middle East Crisis
The impact on financial markets of the coordinated US–Israel attack on Iran, which is once again destabilizing the Middle East, is already becoming evident—and most likely we are only at the beginning. Geographically, Iran occupies the entire northeastern coastline of the Persian Gulf and directly overlooks the Strait of Hormuz, through which approximately 25% of […]
Oil Jumps 8% on Escalating Middle East Tensions
Global oil prices surged more than 8% on Monday, March 2, reaching their highest levels in months as escalating conflict in the Middle East threatened energy supply routes and disrupted tanker shipments from a key oil-producing region. The sharp rally followed intensifying military exchanges between Iran and Israel, raising concerns that the conflict could spread […]




