April 1, 2026 6:29 am
Key Moments XAG/USD trades near $74.20 per ounce, ending a three-day rise as safe-haven demand fades. US President Donald Trump signaled a possible end to the Iran conflict within weeks, boosting risk appetite. Silver fell nearly 20% in March; however, easing tensions may help prices stabilize. Silver Loses Momentum After Three-Day Rally Silver prices (XAG/USD) […]
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Key Moments WTI trades near $98.60 per barrel in Asian hours after a drop of more than 4% in the previous session. UAE officials seek a UN Security Council mandate for a multinational mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz. OPEC output in March fell by 7.3 million bpd to 21.57 million bpd, the lowest […]
Read moreMarch 31, 2026 2:02 pm
Key Moments Spot LNG prices in Asia surged by 70% to three-year highs amid a Middle East war and disrupted gas flows. China, India, Japan, South Korea, and much of South and Southeast Asia have increased reliance on coal-fired generation to offset gas shortages. Coal prices have risen by 17% since the conflict began, far […]
Read moreMarch 31, 2026 1:21 pm
Key Moments Spot gold climbed 1.8% to $4,593.12 per ounce, reaching its highest level since March 20. Despite the rebound, gold has fallen more than 13% this month and remains on course for its sharpest monthly decline since October 2008. Goldman Sachs maintained a year-end 2026 price target of $5,400 per troy ounce, expecting two […]
Read moreMarch 31, 2026 8:46 am
Spot Silver extended gains on Tuesday as some optimism over de-escalation in the Middle East conflict has crept in. Yet, the metal was on course for its steepest monthly drop since September 2011 due to a firmer US Dollar and diminishing expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts this year. US President Donald Trump told […]
Read moreMarch 31, 2026 8:45 am
Key Moments Societe Generale raises Brent 2026 year-end forecast to $80/bbl from $65/bbl. They warn Brent could spike to $150/bbl if Hormuz remains closed for two months. OPEC losses, tight inventories, and limited demand destruction tighten the market. Tight Market Balances Support Bullish Outlook Societe Generale’s commodities team updated their oil outlook. They warn of […]
Read moreMarch 31, 2026 7:25 am
Spot Gold extended gains on Tuesday as some optimism over de-escalation in the Middle East conflict has emerged. Yet, the metal was on course for its steepest monthly drop since October 2008 due to a firmer US Dollar and diminishing expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts this year. “Gold prices are bouncing in early […]
Read moreMarch 31, 2026 6:33 am
Key Moments Silver (XAG/USD) climbs 3% in Asian trading to near $73.00 after reports that US President Donald Trump is open to peace with Iran even without reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The Wall Street Journal reports that the US administration sees a forceful reopening of Hormuz as requiring a longer military campaign than the […]
Read moreMarch 31, 2026 6:02 am
Key Moments Gold rises strongly as the US Dollar pulls back from recent highs. Trump signals possible de-escalation, easing Oil and inflation fears. Hawkish central bank outlook limits further upside in Gold. Gold Pulls Back After Testing Weekly High Levels Gold (XAU/USD) climbed sharply earlier on Tuesday and reached a one-week high near $4,600. However, […]
Read moreMarch 31, 2026 5:53 am
Key Moments WTI futures fall over 3% and trade near $98.00 in Tuesday’s Asian session. Trump signals he may end the Iran conflict without reopening Hormuz. Truce hopes ease supply fears, though damage may limit output. WTI Drops as Geopolitical Risk Premium Fades Fast WTI crude futures dropped more than 3% and traded near $98.00 […]
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