March 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 […]
Read moreMarch 19, 2026 1:40 pm
Key Moments From Gold Market And Fed Policy Update XAU/USD falls to $4,617, its lowest since February 2. Stronger USD and rising Treasury yields pressure gold. Bearish technical indicators point to further downside risk. Gold Weakens On Hawkish Fed And Higher Rates Gold (XAU/USD) dropped over 4% on Thursday, extending a week-long decline. Rising oil […]
Read moreMarch 19, 2026 1:21 pm
Key Moments From Middle East Energy Attacks Brent crude rises nearly 6% to $113.77 per barrel. Qatar LNG facility and Kuwait refineries were attacked. Natural gas prices in Europe jumped 17% on March 19. Oil Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions Global oil prices jumped after Iran attacked two refineries in Kuwait and a major […]
Read moreMarch 19, 2026 12:11 pm
Key Moments Oil prices surge, with Brent rising above $114 as tensions escalate. European gas prices jump nearly 17%, doubling since late February. Damage to Qatar’s Ras Laffan hub raises supply concerns. Energy Prices Rise on Conflict Global energy markets moved sharply higher on Thursday as tensions in the Middle East intensified, with key infrastructure […]
Read moreMarch 18, 2026 3:26 pm
Key Moments Spot LNG prices jumped to $19 per MMBtu from an average of $11-12 MMBtu seen during April-February of the current fiscal year in GAIL’s latest procurement. The government has earmarked over Rs 600 crore to secure additional spot LNG for fertilizer plants amid supply concerns linked to the virtual blockade of the Strait […]
Read moreMarch 18, 2026 2:11 pm
Key Moments LME copper inventories increased by 18,775 tonnes to 330,375 tonnes, the highest level since September 2019. Weaker Chinese demand and slower US-bound shipments due to tariffs have coincided with the inventory buildup. Speculative net long positions in copper declined by 284 lots to 32,788 lots, the least bullish stance since October 2023. Inventory […]
Read moreMarch 18, 2026 1:25 pm
Key Moments Gold (XAU/USD) falls more than 1%, trading near $4,926 and marking its weakest level since February 18. Expectations for rapid Federal Reserve rate cuts fade as oil-linked inflation risks grow and Middle East tensions intensify. Technical picture turns bearish as XAU/USD drops below $5,000 and the 50-day SMA, while remaining above the 100-day […]
Read moreMarch 18, 2026 10:06 am
Key Moments Brent crude stays above $100 per barrel, while daily trading ranges narrow, pointing to reduced price volatility. Spot prices have been supported by conflict-driven supply concerns and Iranian strikes, but eased after news of an Iraq–Turkey export agreement that avoids the Strait of Hormuz. Six-month Brent futures rose 3.26% to $86.12 per barrel […]
Read moreMarch 18, 2026 9:24 am
Key Moments Gold has been confined to a tight trading band as the US‑Israeli conflict with Iran extends into a third week. A stronger US Dollar and rising real yields are counterbalancing safe-haven flows linked to Middle East tensions. ING strategists remain positive on gold over the medium term, but highlight downside risks from a […]
Read moreMarch 18, 2026 8:07 am
Key Moments XAG/USD trades around $79.90 in early European dealings on Wednesday, supported by safe-haven demand. Technical signals point to a mildly bearish near-term bias, with RSI below 50 and price back inside the Bollinger envelope. Key technical levels: support at $79.00 and $73.50, with resistance at $83.00 and $88.00 ahead of the $90.00 zone. […]
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