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Crude oil futures surge as Trump's Iran warning raises market expectations for upcoming diplomatic talks mediated by Oman.
Commerce is becoming fragmented, and prices on the basic building blocks of the economy are more volatile.
Three and a half years after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine sent shockwaves through global markets, commodity prices have largely reset. GLD ETF is trading near record highs. Check live prices here. Back in late February 2022, right as the war ...
Crude oil is fairly priced at $60/barrel, and can be viewed as a safe haven within the context of the "everything bubble", geopolitical escalation, and currency debasement. As a cyclical commodity, oil is sensitive to global economic slowdown; however, the ...
While the rally is understandable, it is not without risk. Energy stocks remain sensitive to oil price shocks, unexpected policy changes, or shifts in global demand. Companies with heavy exposure to high-cost production or large capital expenditures could face margin compression if prices fail to improve.
Global commodities prices are on track to fall to their lowest level in six years by 2026, as weaker demand, a widening oil surplus and policy uncertainty continue to weigh on markets, according to the World Bank. In 2025, the oil glut is projected to ...
Gold experienced a brief dip on Tuesday afternoon, falling below $4,850 to reach a two-week low. However, it quickly stabilised around this mark, suggesting that $4,850 provides a minor support level. Prices have since recovered, with gold trading back above $5,000.
Geopolitical tensions have surged in recent years. While stock markets have mostly shrugged off risks, commodity markets have been rewired. US actions in Venezuela are the latest example of a new era of geopolitics shaping the market. It might be hard to ...