August 7, 2026 6:07 am
Key Moments WTI crude trades around $77.50 per barrel during Asian hours on Friday after modest prior gains. Iranian actions and a proposed Iran-Oman framework raise the prospect of tighter controls on Strait of Hormuz shipping. Heightened regional security risks include Iranian threats to Gulf energy infrastructure and Houthi strikes on Saudi-aligned forces. Strait of […]
Read moreJuly 31, 2026 2:23 pm
Key Moments Natural gas futures moved higher as traders looked ahead to hotter weather across the western United States. Forecasts for increased cooling demand supported prices after recent weakness in the natural gas market. Strong production levels and comfortable storage supplies continued to limit the upside potential for prices. Weather Outlook Supports Natural Gas Prices […]
Read moreJuly 31, 2026 2:10 pm
Key Moments Malaysia’s rubber market ended mixed as positive global economic data supported sentiment. Stronger-than-expected Eurozone growth and rising electric vehicle sales helped improve demand expectations. Lower crude oil prices and weaker regional rubber futures limited further gains. Rubber Market Ends Mixed on Global Signals Malaysia’s rubber market finished mixed on Friday as traders balanced […]
Read moreJuly 31, 2026 1:52 pm
Key Moments Wheat futures moved lower Friday morning as traders took profits after a strong gain across major exchanges the previous session. U.S. wheat export sales improved from the prior week but remained below last year’s levels, limiting bullish momentum. Large global crop expectations from countries including France and Russia continued to weigh on prices. […]
Read moreJuly 31, 2026 8:38 am
Key Moments ICE Brent settled 1.9% lower, moving back below $90/bbl despite ongoing US-Iran tensions. Approximately 13m b/d of oil is reported to be leaving the Persian Gulf, split between the Strait of Hormuz and pipeline routes. Russia extended its diesel export ban until 1 September, keeping middle distillate markets tight and reinforcing supply risks. […]
Read moreJuly 31, 2026 6:54 am
Key Moments WTI trades near $80.50 in early European hours on Friday as recent profit-taking reverses part of the prior sharp rally. Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has increased, with 14 commodity vessels transiting on Wednesday compared with single digits last week, according to Kpler. US crude inventories for the week ending July 24 […]
Read moreJuly 31, 2026 6:33 am
Key Moments Gold (XAU/USD) trades lower in Asia after failing to extend a two-day advance above the $4,100 level. US data showed slower growth and easing inflation, but volatile crude prices and Fed hike expectations continue to underpin the USD. Technically, Gold remains in a range but is viewed as vulnerable below its 200-day SMA, […]
Read moreJuly 31, 2026 6:27 am
Key Moments Silver (XAG/USD) trades down nearly 1% around $58.40 in Asian hours as the US Dollar recovers from a three-day slide. The Federal Reserve has kept interest rates unchanged and emphasized a “no forward-guidance” stance, pressuring the Dollar’s broader outlook. Rising oil prices tied to constrained global supply and military tensions between the US […]
Read moreJuly 30, 2026 8:59 am
Key Moments Front-month Dutch TTF gas futures declined 1.44% to 59.49 euro/MWh, slipping below the 60 euro level. Increased LNG arrivals into Northwest Europe and stable Norwegian pipeline flows helped cool recent price gains. EU gas storage remains around 55% full, raising concerns about refill progress before the Nov. 1 heating season start. Profit-Taking Pauses […]
Read moreJuly 30, 2026 8:43 am
Key Moments Brent Oil Futures for September rose 2.6% to $93.10 per barrel at 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), while WTI crude futures increased 1.3% to $85.57 per barrel. Brent futures jumped nearly 8% and WTI settled 6.6% higher in the prior session, extending a sharp two-day advance. U.S. crude inventories dropped by 7.2 million barrels […]
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