December 16, 2025 8:59 am
Key Moments The United States called on the European Union to exclude U.S. oil and gas from methane import rules until October 2035, according to a U.S. government document. The EU methane regulation requires importers to monitor and report emissions and will tighten obligations on fuel imports over time. Additionally, the U.S. asked the EU […]
Read moreDecember 16, 2025 7:42 am
Key Moments Spot gold declined 0.4% to $4,289.38 an ounce, while February gold futures slipped 0.5% to $4,315.30/oz. Spot silver dropped 1.9% to $62.8595 after recent record highs, with silver futures down 1.2% to $62.830/oz. ANZ analysts projected that gold could rise above $5,000/oz in 2026, although they expect a slower pace of gains after […]
Read moreDecember 15, 2025 3:06 pm
Key Moments Brent crude futures were $60.92 per barrel and U.S. WTI $57.23 per barrel, both slightly lower in intraday trading. Venezuela’s oil exports have fallen sharply after a U.S. tanker seizure and new sanctions on shipping entities. JPMorgan Commodities Research projects global oil supply will grow three times faster than demand through 2026, widening […]
Read moreDecember 15, 2025 1:28 pm
Key Moments Benchmark three-month LME copper rose 1.4% to $11,670 per metric ton by 1058 GMT. Copper followed a record high of $11,952 on Friday with a short-covering-led rebound after a sharp sell-off. Roughly 39% of 165,875 tons of LME copper inventories were flagged for delivery out as traders adjusted positions ahead of contract settlement. […]
Read moreDecember 15, 2025 8:00 am
Spot Gold held near a 7 1/2-week high of $4,353.55/oz. on Monday, as the US Dollar stood near a two-month low, while investors braced for the US Non-Farm Payrolls data tomorrow for more insight into macroeconomic conditions and the Fed’s future interest rate path. “Gold is likely to remain well bid into U.S. non-farm payrolls, […]
Read moreDecember 15, 2025 7:49 am
Key Moments Spot gold rose 1% to $4,343.62 per ounce, while March futures gained 1.1% in Asian trading. Meanwhile, silver climbed 1.6% and stayed near last week’s record high, while platinum advanced 1.8%. Looking ahead, markets are focused on U.S. jobs and inflation data for clues on the Fed’s next move. Gold Rallies as Dollar […]
Read moreDecember 12, 2025 3:03 pm
Key Moments Front-month U.S. natural gas futures fall more than $1 over the week as warmer December weather projections erode heating demand expectations. Market participants largely ignore a larger-than-expected -177 Bcf storage withdrawal, focusing instead on robust supply and mild conditions. December 16–25 forecasts shift to an “exceptionally warmer” pattern, abruptly dragging down anticipated heating […]
Read moreDecember 12, 2025 2:48 pm
Key Moments Silver is trading with high volatility and is pushing toward the $65 level. Upside momentum remains intact. Traders continue to treat short-term declines as buying opportunities. Support zones appear around $62.50 and $60. A recent flag breakout suggests a possible extension toward $68. However, concerns remain after the sharp reversal from $54. Market […]
Read moreDecember 12, 2025 11:05 am
Key Moments Russia’s oil and gas budget revenue is projected at 410 billion roubles in December. This is almost half the level recorded a year earlier. Full-year oil and gas revenue is expected to reach 8.44 trillion roubles. This is nearly a quarter below the prior year and below the Finance Ministry’s 8.65 trillion rouble […]
Read moreDecember 12, 2025 10:12 am
Key Moments Brent February futures traded at $61.40 per barrel and WTI at $57.69 per barrel, both up 0.2% after the prior session’s sharp declines. Oil benchmarks remained on track to lose more than 3% for the week, following a 1.5% drop on Thursday to their lowest levels in over seven weeks. A reported U.S. […]
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