Commodities
Energy, metals, agriculture, and commodity futures
Iran Could Collect Billions in Toll Revenue From Strait of Hormuz Oil Shipments
Analysis estimates Tehran may generate $3B-$5B annually if implementing user fees on one-fifth of global seaborne oil transit.
CommoditiesOil Opens Higher as US-Iran Ceasefire Negotiations Take Center Stage
WTI crude climbs past $78/barrel as diplomatic developments raise hopes for easing Middle East tensions, potentially freeing up supply routes.
CommoditiesOil Prices Surge 4.2% on Iran Supply Fears, Evoking 1997 Asian Financial Crisis Memories
Traders weigh Middle East tensions against stronger regional reserves and improved policy tools as Brent crude climbs 4.2%.
CommoditiesIran's Agricultural Export Clout Extends Beyond Oil to Global Food Markets
The Islamic Republic ranks among world's top producers of pistachios, dates, and wheat substitutes, with sanctions reshaping global commodity flows.
CommoditiesBonds Rally as Global Economy Sidesteps Historic Oil Crisis
Treasury yields tumble as investors flee risk assets after Middle East tensions ease, with 10-year yield dropping below 3.5%
CommoditiesOil Futures Slip 2.3% as Market Questions OPEC+ Production Deal Durability
Crude prices decline on supply glut concerns despite agreed output cuts, with traders doubting compliance and enforcement.
CommoditiesMarkets Rally From Pre-War Lows as S&P 500, Crude Oil Post Strong Gains Since 2022
Two years after Russia-Ukraine conflict disrupted global markets, major asset classes show significant recovery with equities leading the charge
CommoditiesTreasuries Rally as Ceasefire Announcement Spurs Oil Decline, Boosting Fed Rate-Cut Bets
Oil prices slump on supply normalization hopes while Treasury yields fall on reduced inflation pressure and increased expectations for Federal Reserve monetary easing.
CommoditiesCrude Oil Futures Rise Into Trump's Deadline as SocGen Sees Chance Prices Could Top $200
Oil prices climb on Iran sanctions uncertainty ahead of key White House decision, with SocGen analysts flagging upside risk to $200/barrel
CommoditiesOil Holds Gains as US-Iran Nuclear Deadline Looms, Traders Weigh Supply Risks
Brent crude steadies near $85/barrel as markets await Washington decision on sanctions relief; traders position for potential supply disruption or release.
CommoditiesGold Falls as Iran War, Robust US Jobs Data Dim Fed Rate-Cut Hopes
Spot gold drops 1.2% to $2,312 per ounce as Middle East tensions and strong payrolls data reduce expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate reductions.
CommoditiesGold's Upside Likely Capped as Fed Rate Cut Expectations Ease
Spot gold retreats from recent highs as market pricing shifts away from aggressive Federal Reserve easing, weighing on the precious metal's near-term trajectory.