March 16, 2026 7:52 am
Key Moments Silver (XAG/USD) falls 0.5% toward $80.00, revisiting a three-week low near $78.00 in late Asian trading on Monday. Markets anticipate the Fed will keep rates at 3.50%-3.75% on Wednesday, with no cuts seen before the October policy meeting. Rising geopolitical tensions linked to Middle East conflicts are expected to limit further downside in […]
Read moreMarch 13, 2026 1:37 pm
Key Moments Aluminum prices have risen roughly 10% since early March amid supply fears linked to the Iran conflict. China has reached its government-imposed annual production cap. Asian tightness is shown by sharply higher Japanese premiums and strong LME warehouse withdrawals. LME warehouse withdrawals in Malaysia reached their highest level since spring 2024, highlighting tight […]
Read moreMarch 13, 2026 1:20 pm
Key Moments Gold (XAU/USD) trades around $5,115 on Friday, marking a second weekly loss in the $5,000-$5,200 range. Oil-supply disruptions from the US-Iran conflict raise inflation concerns and drive a hawkish shift in global interest-rate expectations. US data show Core PCE rising 0.4% MoM and 3.0% YoY in January, while Q4 GDP grows 0.7% annualized, […]
Read moreMarch 13, 2026 12:45 pm
Key Moments Closure of the Strait of Hormuz has interrupted Qatari LNG exports, which normally represent around one-fifth of global LNG supply. TTF natural gas prices climbed to a three-year high of almost EUR 70 per MWh at the beginning of the week. European TTF prices are expected to stay elevated until Qatar resumes LNG […]
Read moreMarch 13, 2026 12:32 pm
Key Moments TD Securities expects the FOMC to keep the Fed funds rate at 3.50-3.75% in March and maintain that level through the end of Q3 2026. The firm anticipates upgraded PCE inflation projections, two dovish dissents, and a cautious tone from Chair Powell focused on dual-sided risks from the Iran-driven oil shock. Rate cuts […]
Read moreMarch 13, 2026 11:36 am
Spot Silver was on course for a second consecutive weekly loss, weighed down by a stronger US Dollar and reduced expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The US Dollar Index held near a four-month high of 100.298. A firmer dollar makes dollar-priced Silver less appealing to international investors holding other currencies. Oil […]
Read moreMarch 13, 2026 9:16 am
Key Moments WTI crude trades around $95.60 per barrel during European hours after a volatile session. Australia will release up to 762 million liters of fuel and reduce minimum stockholding requirements by up to 20%. Japan plans to release about 80 million barrels from strategic reserves, covering roughly 45 days of supply, starting March 16. […]
Read moreMarch 13, 2026 8:53 am
Spot Gold was on course for a second consecutive weekly loss, weighed down by a stronger US Dollar and reduced expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, as the ongoing Iran war raised inflation concerns. The US Dollar Index held near a four-month high of 100.298. A firmer dollar makes dollar-priced Gold less […]
Read moreMarch 13, 2026 8:01 am
Key Moments Silver (XAG/USD) trades near $83.60 in early European hours on Friday as Dollar strength pressures the metal. Escalating Middle East tensions and oil-supply disruptions lend some safe-haven support to Silver. Markets have shifted expectations for the first Fed rate cut from July to September amid persistent inflation concerns. Silver Under Pressure Despite Geopolitical […]
Read moreMarch 13, 2026 7:36 am
Key Moments Brent crude Oil rose above USD100 and closed at its highest level since August 2022 amid escalating supply disruptions. The International Energy Agency projects the Middle East war is affecting 7.5% of global Oil supply and cutting output by 8 million barrels per day this month. The US Energy Information Administration expects US […]
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