January 13, 2026 8:21 am
Spot Silver extended gains on Tuesday, while holding near a record high of $86.16/oz., as concerns over the Federal Reserve’s independence and geopolitical tensions prompted investors to flock to safe-haven assets. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said over the weekend the US Department of Justice had issued subpoenas to the central bank. Prosecutors also threatened […]
Read moreJanuary 13, 2026 7:33 am
Key Moments Silver (XAG/USD) trades near $85.75 during early European hours on Tuesday, holding close to record levels. Meanwhile, legal pressure on the Federal Reserve and doubts over its independence continue to boost safe-haven demand. At the same time, traders focus on the upcoming US December CPI report, which could influence rate expectations and the […]
Read moreJanuary 13, 2026 7:04 am
Key Moments WTI trades near $59.55 during early Asian hours, remaining close to one-month highs as Iran-related tensions support prices. Meanwhile, traders await the American Petroleum Institute’s weekly crude inventory report, which could move prices depending on stock changes. At the same time, possible additional supply from Venezuela, including up to 50 million barrels of […]
Read moreJanuary 12, 2026 10:57 am
Key Moments The average Henry Hub natural gas spot price was US$3.52 per million Btu in 2025, according to LSEG Data via the EIA. This 2025 average was 56% higher than the 2024 inflation-adjusted annual average, which had been the lowest on record. Northeast hubs like Algonquin Citygate and Transco Zone 6 NY saw bigger […]
Read moreJanuary 12, 2026 9:49 am
Spot Silver surged over 5% to a fresh record high of $83.49/oz. on Monday, as heightened geopolitical tensions and a criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell prompted investors to flock to safe-haven assets. Unrest in Iran has led to the deaths of over 500 people, according to a report by Reuters, as Tehran threatened […]
Read moreJanuary 12, 2026 7:56 am
Key Moments XAG/USD trades near $84.30 per troy ounce, advancing for a second straight session within an ascending channel. The 14-day RSI stands at 70.66, highlighting overbought conditions that may lead to short-term consolidation. Nine-day EMA support is located at $77.94, with deeper support near $76.40 and the 50-day base at $64.39. Silver Holds Strong […]
Read moreJanuary 12, 2026 7:48 am
Spot Gold scaled a fresh all-time high of $4,600.33/oz. on Monday, as heightened geopolitical tensions and a criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell prompted investors to move into safe-haven assets. Unrest in Iran has led to the deaths of over 500 people, according to a report by Reuters, as Tehran threatened to target US […]
Read moreJanuary 12, 2026 7:25 am
Key Moments Brent crude traded at $63.39 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate stood at $59.16 by 0433 GMT. Meanwhile, unrest in Iran raised concerns over possible disruptions to 1.9 million barrels per day of exports. However, expectations of Venezuelan crude returning and rising oversupply fears capped further gains. Oil Prices Edge Up Amid […]
Read moreJanuary 9, 2026 2:35 pm
Key Moments Bernstein projects global LNG demand at about 441 mtpa in 2026, an increase of roughly 8.5% year on year, led almost entirely by Asia. Approximately 93 mtpa of new LNG capacity is expected to come online across 2025 and 2026, pushing the market back into net-long supply. Spot LNG prices are forecast to […]
Read moreJanuary 9, 2026 1:24 pm
Key Moments Bank of America raised its 2026 platinum price forecast to $2,450 an ounce and its palladium forecast to $1,725 an ounce after both metals exceeded earlier projections. The bank continues to expect platinum to outperform palladium, supported by ongoing market deficits and U.S. tariff and inventory dynamics. Meanwhile, stronger Chinese jewelry demand, record […]
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