April 14, 2026 1:45 pm
Key Moments U.S. solar PPA prices increased 13% compared with the first quarter of the prior year, while wind PPAs climbed nearly 24%, according to LevelTen Energy. Developers reported pressure from tariffs, labor shortages, and permitting obstacles, even as demand for renewable power from data centers surged. Large corporate power buyers continued to drive most […]
Read moreApril 14, 2026 9:22 am
Spot Silver went up more than 3% to a fresh 1-month high of $78.14/oz. on Tuesday, tracking Gold, as the US Dollar softened and oil prices decreased. There is a bit of market optimism that diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran could continue, even after peace talks over the weekend failed to deliver […]
Read moreApril 14, 2026 7:49 am
Spot Gold bounced off a one-week low on Tuesday, as the US Dollar softened and oil prices decreased. There is a bit of market optimism that diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran could continue, even after peace talks over the weekend failed to deliver a resolution. US Vice President JD Vance, speaking in […]
Read moreApril 14, 2026 7:30 am
Key Moments Rabobank strategists note Brent crude prices are weaker on screens even as disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz threaten extended supply interruptions. Refinery feedstock is described as running down, with examples such as Qantas cutting domestic flights due to fuel constraints. Policymakers are reported to be easing energy taxes in response to the […]
Read moreApril 14, 2026 6:59 am
Key Moments Silver extends its rally from the mid-$72.00s and trades near $76.80 during Tuesday’s Asian session. XAG/USD holds above the 38.2% Fibonacci level and tests the 200-period EMA on the 4-hour chart. Key resistance stands at $78.69, $81.13, $82.88, $88.85, and $96.45, while support sits at $74.50 and $69.31. Technical Setup: Bulls Test Key […]
Read moreApril 14, 2026 6:25 am
Key Moments Gold (XAU/USD) trades around $4,775, up more than 0.65% during the Asian session as follow-through buying continues. Ongoing uncertainty over future Federal Reserve rate moves and a 30% implied probability of a December rate cut weigh on the US Dollar. Instability in the Strait of Hormuz and related inflation risks limit additional USD […]
Read moreApril 14, 2026 5:48 am
Key Moments WTI traded near $91.50 for a third straight session during Asian hours on Tuesday, showing limited movement. Markets reacted to expectations of new US-Iran talks aimed at extending the current ceasefire. OPEC+ reported a sharp 7.9 million barrels per day drop in March output, mainly due to the Strait of Hormuz shutdown. WTI […]
Read moreApril 13, 2026 1:04 pm
Spot Silver retreated more than 2% on Monday, as US President Trump’s threat to block the Strait of Hormuz fueled concerns of a prolonged energy supply shock, sending oil prices back above $100 per barrel. The US moved to impose a blockade on Iranian shipping after peace talks between the two nations over the weekend […]
Read moreApril 13, 2026 8:27 am
Spot Gold lost ground on Monday, as US President Trump’s threat to block the Strait of Hormuz fueled concerns of a prolonged energy supply shock, sending oil prices back above $100 per barrel. The US moved to impose a blockade on Iranian shipping after peace talks between the two nations over the weekend failed to […]
Read moreApril 9, 2026 2:19 pm
Key Moments Copper prices have almost completely reversed their decline following the Iran war, even after substantial fund liquidations and softer risk assets. TD Securities flags unprecedented tightness in unencumbered Copper inventories, citing supply constraints across multiple regions and uses. Commodity Trading Advisors are expected to stay net buyers near term, with algorithmic strategies potentially […]
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