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Gold Gains as Iran Talks Offset Fed Rate Concerns

June 22, 2026 2:31 pm
Key Moments Gold (XAU/USD) trades near $4,205, up about 1.25% as markets react to progress in US-Iran talks. Stronger US Dollar and higher Treasury yields, including the 2-year at 4.23%, limit the upside in XAU/USD. Gold remains below its 200-day SMA around $4,469, keeping the near-term technical bias bearish. Geopolitical Optimism Supports Gold Prices Gold […] Read more

Crude Prices Fall as US–Iran Deal Eases Supply Fears

June 22, 2026 9:31 am
Key Moments Brent crude traded at $79.96 a barrel by 0815 GMT, retreating from an earlier high of $82.30. Iran said it had obtained waivers for oil and petrochemical exports and resumed shipments previously blocked by a U.S. naval blockade. ANZ projected 2 million–3 million barrels per day of output could return in the first […] Read more

Qatar LNG Fleet Prepares for Export Restart Amid Repairs

June 22, 2026 9:16 am
Key Moments Qatar is recalling empty LNG carriers to prepare for a gradual export restart while repair work continues at Ras Laffan. According to Bloomberg sources, QatarEnergy expects output to recover to about 50% within one month of safe navigation, and to 80% within two months. Ras Laffan damage may cut revenue by roughly $20 […] Read more

Silver Climbs Above $66 as Risks and Resistance Clash

June 22, 2026 8:29 am
Key Moments XAG/USD trades near $66.35 in early European hours on Monday, drawing fresh buying interest. Price action remains capped below the 20-period Bollinger SMA and the 100-day moving average, with the RSI (14) just above 40. Key resistance stands at $70.18 and $71.56, while support is seen at $61.80 and $61.50. Silver Edges Higher […] Read more

Aluminum Supply Tight as West Asia Disruptions Extend

June 22, 2026 8:01 am
Key Moments LME aluminium cash offer price eased 0.06 per cent on June 19 to USD 3,400 per tonne as the market digested prolonged West Asia supply disruptions. Goldman Sachs cut its West Asia aluminium production outlook by 660,000 tonnes for 2026 and 1 million tonnes for 2027, delaying expected capacity restarts to early 2027. […] Read more

WTI Slides as US-Iran Negotiations Show Momentum

June 22, 2026 7:07 am
Key Moments WTI futures on NYMEX fell 1.2% to around $75.50 in early Asian trading after surrendering earlier gains. The US, Iran, Qatar, and Pakistan reported progress in negotiations and agreed on a 60-day roadmap toward a final deal. WTI remains below its 20-day EMA near $84.05, while an RSI near 33 points to persistent […] Read more

Gold Holds Modest Gains as Fed Bets and Iran Risks Loom

June 22, 2026 6:45 am
Key Moments Gold (XAU/USD) recovers from a three-session losing streak and trades back above $4,200, but gives up part of its intraday advance. Prospects of a US Federal Reserve rate hike this year and renewed geopolitical tensions lend support to the US Dollar, limiting upside in gold. Technically, XAU/USD remains vulnerable while below the 200-day […] Read more

Malaysian Rubber Prices Range-Bound With Mild Downside

June 20, 2026 12:12 pm
Key Moments The Malaysian rubber market is anticipated to move sideways with a slight downward tilt next week amid easing geopolitical tensions and uneven supply conditions. An MoU signed on June 17 between the United States and Iran to end hostilities in the Gulf region is viewed as improving global risk sentiment and stabilizing shipping […] Read more

India Reshapes LPG Import Mix as Retailers Buffer Shock

June 20, 2026 11:58 am
Key Moments India cut West Asia’s dominance in its LPG import basket, lifting the United States to nearly one-third of supplies by April 2026 from 8 per cent in February. Domestic LPG demand fell sharply, with consumption dropping to 2.47 million tonnes in April from 3.2 million tonnes in February and posting double-digit year-on-year declines […] Read more

Gold, Platinum Futures Rise; Silver Steady on NYMEX Now

June 20, 2026 10:58 am
Key Moments Gold futures rose 1.27% to $4224.10 per troy ounce for 19 June. Silver futures stood at $66.26 per troy ounce, with no percentage move specified. Platinum futures increased 0.44% to $1668.20 per troy ounce. NYMEX Precious Metals Overview for 19 June NEW YORK, JUNE 20, ARMENPRESS. Precious metals traded on the New York […] Read more