January 8, 2026 7:08 am
Key Moments Major international banks have projected gold prices could approach or exceed $5,000 per ounce by the end of 2026. Forecasts cite central bank buying, potential interest rate cuts, and ongoing political and economic uncertainty as key drivers of demand. Analysts also caution that a stronger US dollar or persistently high interest rates could […]
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Key Moments S&P Global expects global copper demand to reach 42 million metric tons per year by 2040, up from 28 million in 2025. However, the consultancy warns that more than 10 million metric tons of annual demand could go unmet without more mining and recycling. In addition, artificial intelligence, defense, and robotics are set […]
Read moreJanuary 8, 2026 5:49 am
Key Moments Brent March futures rose 0.5% to $60.24, while WTI climbed 0.5% to $56.17 by 23:01 ET (04:01 GMT), rebounding after two days of losses. Meanwhile, a Wall Street Journal report said the Trump administration plans long-term oversight of Venezuela’s oil sector to target a $50 per barrel price. Additionally, U.S. crude inventories fell […]
Read moreJanuary 7, 2026 1:46 pm
Key Moments BCOM’s January rebalancing will cut gold’s target weight to 14.9% from 20.4%, near the index cap. Deutsche Bank estimates the shift could trigger sales of about 2.4 million troy ounces of gold. Gold and silver are expected to see some of the largest supply increases from rebalancing flows. Index Rebalancing May Pressure Gold […]
Read moreJanuary 7, 2026 9:41 am
Key Moments The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed, with SMR 20 continuing its uptrend on support from regional futures. China’s latest stimulus measures and concerns over supply disruptions in major rubber-producing countries bolstered sentiment. Gains were capped by weaker crude oil prices following news of a US deal to import US$2 billion of Venezuelan […]
Read moreJanuary 7, 2026 9:28 am
Spot Silver pulled back from a 1 1/2-week high near the $83 mark on likely profit taking following the recent rally, while the US Dollar held close to an over two-week high, weighing on precious metals’ prices. Investor focus now sets on the US data set, including ADP employment figures, job openings as well as […]
Read moreJanuary 7, 2026 9:02 am
Key Moments MCX silver futures for March delivery fell ₹4,161, or 1.61%, to ₹2,54,650 per kg after reaching a record intraday high of ₹2,59,692 per kg. Comex silver futures dropped $1.41, or 1.74%, to $79.63 per ounce, after briefly trading near $82.58 per ounce. Gold futures eased in domestic and international markets as traders locked […]
Read moreJanuary 7, 2026 8:40 am
Key Moments Oil prices declined more than $1 per barrel as expectations grow that 30 to 50 million barrels of sanctioned crude could enter the global market. Natural gas futures stabilized above the $3.35-$3.38 support area, trading near $3.48 with resistance levels at $3.70 and $3.88. WTI and Brent crude both hovered near critical support […]
Read moreJanuary 7, 2026 7:56 am
Spot Gold eased from a 1 1/2-week high near the $4,500 mark on likely profit taking following the recent rally, while the US Dollar held close to an over two-week high, exerting pressure on precious metals’ prices. Investor focus now sets on the US data set, including ADP employment figures, job openings as well as […]
Read moreJanuary 7, 2026 7:22 am
Key Moments Brent crude fell to $59.89 per barrel and U.S. WTI declined to $56.13 per barrel, extending losses of more than $1 from the prior session. President Donald Trump said the U.S. reached a deal to import $2 billion of Venezuelan crude, potentially redirecting cargoes originally headed to China. Morgan Stanley projected a possible […]
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