March 23, 2026 8:26 am
Spot Gold plunged to lows not seen since November 24th on Monday, extending a three-week streak of losses, as the Middle East conflict escalated, fueling inflation concerns and adding to prospects of higher interest rates globally. Geopolitical risks rose further as the situation around the Strait of Hormuz deteriorated. US President Donald Trump issued a […]
Read moreMarch 23, 2026 7:47 am
Key Moments Silver price (XAG/USD) extended its decline for a fifth straight session, trading near $65.60 per troy ounce during Asian hours on Monday. Heightened Middle East tensions, including a reported 48-hour ultimatum to Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, have driven oil prices higher and stoked inflation fears. Market participants increased wagers on a […]
Read moreMarch 23, 2026 7:15 am
Key Moments <ul> <li>Gold (XAU/USD) continues its four-day slide, falling to a new year-to-date low below $4,200 amid sustained selling pressure.</li> <li>Hawkish signals from the BoJ, BoE, ECB, and Fed bolster bond yields and the US Dollar, amplifying downside pressure on the metal.</li> <li>Escalating geopolitical risks, including threats over the Strait of Hormuz, do not […]
Read moreMarch 23, 2026 6:48 am
Key Moments WTI trades around $98.10 per barrel in Monday’s Asian session, easing slightly from intraday highs but staying elevated. Escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, including threats from the US and Iran, underpin supply fears. Saudi Aramco has cut crude allocations to Asian customers for a second straight month in April, tightening feedstock […]
Read moreMarch 20, 2026 10:58 am
Key Moments Alcoa’s stock fell 11 per cent in early Thursday trading amid escalating concerns over the conflict in Iran and its economic fallout. Three-month LME aluminum futures briefly dropped 8 per cent to USD 3,115 per tonne before rebounding to USD 3,214 per tonne. From March 13 to March 20, Alcoa’s share price declined […]
Read moreMarch 20, 2026 9:58 am
Key Moments Silver (XAG/USD) trades at $73.17 per troy ounce on Friday, up from $72.84 on Thursday. The metal has gained 2.93% since the start of the year, according to FXStreet data. The Gold/Silver ratio increased to 64.14 on Friday, compared with 63.84 on Thursday. Spot Silver Prices and Daily Performance Silver prices (XAG/USD) moved […]
Read moreMarch 20, 2026 9:09 am
Key Moments Gold futures dropped from the weekly VC PMI mean at $5108 to a capitulation low near $4505, marking a pronounced mean-reversion move. Price action has tested key VC PMI Buy 1 and Buy 2 Daily support zones, with the market now recovering toward the daily mean around $4660. A sustained break above $4660 […]
Read moreMarch 20, 2026 8:17 am
Key Takeaways Global LNG supply faces long-term disruption after attacks on key Qatari facilities. Gas prices surged as markets began pricing tighter supply through 2027. Energy shocks are spilling into metals and agriculture markets, raising broader economic risks. LNG Market Faces Prolonged Supply Shock Global LNG markets are tightening faster than expected following damage to […]
Read moreMarch 20, 2026 7:45 am
Key Moments WTI futures on NYMEX trade over 1% lower near $93.10 in early European dealings on Friday. Signals of de-escalation around Middle East energy infrastructure and potential access to Iranian oil have reduced supply fears. Technical indicators point to a corrective pullback from $100.00 within a still-intact broader uptrend. Supply Risk Premium Retreats on […]
Read moreMarch 19, 2026 2:55 pm
Key Highlights U.S. natural gas inventories increased by 35 Bcf. This rise fell short of the 39 Bcf expected, 4 Bcf lower. Smaller-than-expected increase signals stronger demand. Previous report showed a drawdown of 38 Bcf in storage. Impacts U.S. energy market and Canadian dollar outlook. Could push natural gas prices higher amid tight supply. Inventories […]
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