January 15, 2026 7:18 am
Key Moments Spot gold fell 0.8% to $4,588.55 an ounce after three straight record-setting sessions. Silver and platinum saw steeper losses, with silver sliding nearly 6% to $87.74/oz and platinum dropping 4% to 2,309.52/oz. Comments from U.S. President Donald Trump on Iran and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell eased safe-haven demand for gold. Gold Prices […]
Read moreJanuary 14, 2026 11:39 am
Key Moments Aluminum stayed near its strongest level in over three years, while copper hovered just below a record after a strong start to 2026. The LMEX Index closed at its highest since March 2022 after a five-month advance, driven by tight supply expectations and continued Federal Reserve rate cuts. Tin led gains on the […]
Read moreJanuary 14, 2026 10:08 am
Key Moments Brent fell to $64.92 a barrel and U.S. WTI to $60.63 a barrel after four consecutive sessions of gains. U.S. crude inventories rose by 5.23 million barrels, with gasoline and distillate stocks also increasing. Venezuela resumed crude exports under a supply deal as unrest in Iran kept geopolitical risk in focus. Market Overview […]
Read moreJanuary 14, 2026 9:39 am
Spot Silver extended gains to a new record high of $91.45/oz. on Wednesday, supported by Federal Reserve rate cut prospects and increased safe-haven demand. Annual headline consumer inflation in the US has remained stable at 2.7% in December, in line with market consensus. And, annual core CPI inflation has steadied at 2.6% in December, the […]
Read moreJanuary 14, 2026 9:16 am
Key Moments US crude, gasoline, and distillate inventories increased, reinforcing near-term oversupply pressures on oil prices. Natural gas is stabilizing around $3.38, with buyers defending the $3.30 area despite a broader bearish structure. WTI and Brent crude remain in upward technical patterns, with traders focusing on support-resistance zones for pullback buying opportunities. Market Overview Oil […]
Read moreJanuary 14, 2026 8:04 am
Spot Gold scaled a fresh all-time high of $4,639.07/oz. on Wednesday, supported by Federal Reserve rate cut prospects and increased safe-haven demand. Annual headline consumer inflation in the US has remained stable at 2.7% in December, in line with market consensus. And, annual core CPI inflation has steadied at 2.6% in December, the lowest core […]
Read moreJanuary 14, 2026 7:26 am
Key Moments Spot gold traded at $4,623.55/oz, just shy of Tuesday’s all-time high of $4,634.33/oz, following softer-than-expected U.S. CPI data. Silver jumped 3% to a new record of $90.04/oz, while platinum advanced 4% to $2,415.21. Expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts and heightened unrest in Iran supported demand for precious metals as safe-haven assets. Precious […]
Read moreJanuary 13, 2026 3:14 pm
Key Moments Copper climbed from around $8,700 a tonne in early 2025 to above $13,000 in January 2026, a gain of 52% and a new all-time high. Bernstein’s Bob Brackett attributes the price spike to mine supply disruptions, elevated speculative positioning in futures, and U.S. inventory stockpiling ahead of potential tariffs. Bernstein’s base case assumes […]
Read moreJanuary 13, 2026 11:24 am
Key Moments European Natural Gas benchmark TTF advanced 6.6% and moved back above €30/MWh. Colder conditions across much of Europe increased heating-related demand for Natural Gas. Unrest in Iran raised market concerns over LNG shipments from the Persian Gulf and Iranian Gas flows to Turkey. Market Reaction to Weather and Geopolitical Risks European Natural Gas […]
Read moreJanuary 13, 2026 9:46 am
Key Moments Cocoa prices fell more than 10% year-on-year in the first 12 days of 2026, reaching $5,443 per ton. The market recorded a 48.1% annual decline in 2025, ending the year at $6,056 per ton after earlier drought fears eased. Analysts expect prices to remain under pressure amid surplus expectations, although heightened volatility leaves […]
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