June 15, 2026 9:13 am
Key Moments BHP Group Ltd closed at $65.18 on Monday. The stock rose 2.25 points, or 3.58%, on strong copper prices and risk-on sentiment. Copper demand remains strong. It is driven by electric vehicles, renewable energy, and data center growth. Analysts stay broadly positive on BHP. They highlight its diversified assets and exposure to long-term […]
Read moreJune 15, 2026 8:57 am
Key Moments WTI crude fell almost 6% to roughly $80 per barrel, while Brent crude slipped around 5% to about $83 per barrel. Global equity benchmarks in Europe, Asia, and US futures traded higher as investors responded to progress on a US-Iran peace agreement. The newly announced peace deal is expected to be signed on […]
Read moreJune 15, 2026 8:03 am
Key Moments WTI futures on NYMEX trade over 4% lower near $79.50 in Monday’s European session following news of a U.S.-Iran understanding on the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump announces the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of the U.S. naval blockade, while Iranian media reports the reopening will occur within […]
Read moreJune 15, 2026 6:46 am
Key Moments Silver (XAG/USD) rises 4% in Asian trading to trade near $70.80. WTI Oil drops 4.8% to around $78.85 after the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and confirmation of a US-Iran peace deal. Traders turn their focus to the upcoming Federal Reserve policy decision, where rates are expected to remain at 3.50%-3.75%. Silver […]
Read moreJune 15, 2026 6:15 am
Key Moments Gold (XAU/USD) advanced to a weekly high in early European trading on Monday as investors reacted to a US-Iran peace framework. The agreement, set to take effect on Friday, includes a US pledge to lift its naval blockade on Iranian ports and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Market-implied odds of a US Federal […]
Read moreJune 12, 2026 1:35 pm
Key Moments Wheat futures are lower early Friday, trading between 1 and 4 cents below prior levels across most contracts after a mixed close on Thursday. Weekly export sales data showed old crop bookings of 95,094 MT and stronger-than-expected new crop sales of 666,259 MT, led by demand from Mexico. The latest Crop Production and […]
Read moreJune 12, 2026 1:25 pm
Key Moments Gold (XAU/USD) is fluctuating around $4,200 after rebounding from a nearly seven-month low of $4,023 hit the previous day. Expectations of a US-Iran memorandum of understanding and higher-for-longer US interest rates are pulling Gold in opposite directions. Technical gauges show XAU/USD locked in a bearish structure, with RSI near 35 and price capped […]
Read moreJune 12, 2026 12:54 pm
Key Moments XAG/USD recovered during Friday’s European session to the mid-$67.00 range, supported by improved risk sentiment. Prospects for a US-Iran agreement and softer US Treasury yields have underpinned demand for the non-yielding metal. A potential bullish Head & Shoulders pattern points to upside levels near $69.03, $71.05, $72.10, and the $75.00 area. Market Mood […]
Read moreJune 12, 2026 9:44 am
Key Moments Benchmark Dutch TTF natural gas futures fell more than 5% to around €47 ($54.3) per MWh as of 0720GMT. Comments from US President Donald Trump about a possible framework agreement with Iran eased near-term supply disruption concerns. Traders remained wary as Iran has not confirmed a finalized deal, while the Strait of Hormuz […]
Read moreJune 12, 2026 9:30 am
Key Moments The Commerce Secretary is due to submit a refined copper tariff recommendation to President Donald Trump by 30 June, with markets already adjusting ahead of the decision. The COMEX-LME copper spread has widened to around $400/t, reflecting tariffs-related risk premia on US-delivered refined copper and a geographic shift in inventories. A projected global […]
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