May 27, 2026 8:45 am
Key Moments Brent crude slipped from a recent high of USD 100.5 per barrel to about USD 98 per barrel, according to Danske Research Team. The modest pullback in oil prices has been sufficient to ease some pressure on US Treasury yields and temper oil-driven rate volatility. Oil markets are reacting to ongoing US-Iran tensions, […]
Read moreMay 27, 2026 7:44 am
Key Moments WTI trades near $90.75 in early European hours on Wednesday after dropping below $91.00. Renewed optimism on US-Iran ceasefire and waterway reopening pressures prices, while fresh strikes cap the downside. Traders focus on the upcoming API report for signals on US inventory trends and demand. WTI Holds Near $90.75 Amid Conflicting US-Iran Signals […]
Read moreMay 27, 2026 7:21 am
Key Moments XAU/USD trades on the defensive near the $4,500 area as safe-haven flows continue to favor the US Dollar.
Read moreMay 27, 2026 6:36 am
Key Moments XAG/USD trades around $76.90 per troy ounce on Wednesday Asian hours, marking a second straight subdued session.
Read moreMay 26, 2026 2:15 pm
Key Moments Silver (XAG/USD) is trading around $76.43, down nearly 2.0% and under pressure from a firmer US Dollar and hawkish Fed expectations. Markets are pricing in nearly a 40% probability of a 25 bps Federal Reserve rate hike at the December meeting, according to the CME FedWatch Tool. XAG/USD remains capped below the 100-day […]
Read moreMay 26, 2026 1:55 pm
Key Moments The rouble-denominated price of Russian oil fell 11% between April and May 1-22. Despite the drop, the current oil price in roubles remains about 20% above Russia’s 2026 budget assumption. Global crude prices traded just below $100 per barrel on Tuesday after surging above $120 in April. Rouble-Based Oil Pricing Slides from April […]
Read moreMay 26, 2026 1:06 pm
Key Moments Wheat futures contracts are trading 2 to 7 cents lower early Tuesday, pressured by a sharp decline in crude oil prices. Managed money reduced net long positions in Chicago Board of Trade and Kansas City wheat futures and options as of 5/19. Old crop U.S. wheat export commitments reached 25.241 MMT, or 102% […]
Read moreMay 26, 2026 10:09 am
Key Moments Western governments have committed tens of billions of dollars to critical minerals, raising the risk of oversupply if efforts are not coordinated. Pledged financial support to rare earths projects from the U.S., EU, Australia and Japan already exceeds the estimated 2024 market value of the sector. Policy moves in the DRC and Indonesia […]
Read moreMay 26, 2026 10:02 am
Key Moments UBS cut its palladium price target to $1,400 per ounce from $1,600 across all tenors. It cited an expected surplus in 2026. Johnson Matthey reported a palladium deficit of 416,000 ounces in 2025. That equals about 4.1% of demand. It also revised the 2024 deficit down to 218,000 ounces. UBS expects investment demand […]
Read moreMay 26, 2026 8:31 am
Key Moments US strikes targeted Iranian missile launch sites and mine-laying vessels. At the same time, Brent crude traded at 98.1 USD/bbl, below Friday’s close of 103.5 USD/bbl. Brent has been trading near 98 USD/bbl. Meanwhile, markets are weighing fragile ceasefire conditions and ongoing US-Iran talks. A three-stage framework is under discussion. It includes ending […]
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