West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the U.S. benchmark for crude oil, remains firmly higher despite easing slightly from intraday peaks during Monday’s Asian session, April 20. The upward momentum comes as geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran intensify, raising fresh concerns over supply disruptions in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Oil markets reacted […]
Gold (XAU/USD) starts the week on a weaker note but rebounds from the $4,633–$4,632 area, a four-day low touched during Monday’s Asian session, April 13, as mixed signals shape market sentiment. The failed US–Iran talks initially supported the US Dollar, though ongoing diplomatic possibilities capped further USD gains and helped gold recover part of its […]
The two-week truce announced in the clashes between Iran and the U.S./Israel has immediately boosted equity markets and caused oil prices to decline sharply. At the time of writing, WTI crude oil is trading at $94.85 (-14.10%), while Brent is down to $93.18 (-10.18%). Both benchmarks are now well below last night’s settlement levels, which […]
Global energy markets edged lower in early Asian trading on Tuesday, March 31, as investors reacted to geopolitical developments surrounding Iran and shifting signals from Donald Trump. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures for May delivery fell 0.72% to $102.14 per barrel, while Brent crude futures declined 1% to $111.55 per barrel, reversing earlier gains as […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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