April 24, 2026 9:32 am
Spot Silver extended losses on Friday and was on course for a weekly fall amid stalled US-Iran peace negotiations, while elevated oil prices kept inflation concerns alive. The Strait of Hormuz has remained largely closed despite the Iran ceasefire extension, which translated into tighter oil flows, keeping prices high. According to a Bloomberg report, the […]
Read moreApril 24, 2026 8:51 am
Key Moments Brent crude settled at $106.09/bbl after gains of +3.10% yesterday and +0.97% overnight amid persistent US-Iran tensions. The 6-month Brent future advanced +2.34% to a 3-week peak of $86.74/bbl, reflecting expectations for extended high energy prices. US wholesale gasoline prices and short-dated Eurozone and US inflation swaps moved sharply higher, signaling mounting inflation […]
Read moreApril 24, 2026 7:22 am
Key Moments Gold (XAU/USD) has been trading just above a two-week low near $4,658-$4,657, on track for its first weekly loss in five weeks. Escalating US-Iran tensions and renewed inflation concerns have boosted the US Dollar and Treasury yields, pressuring non-yielding gold. Technical signals, including a break below an ascending channel and sub-200-period EMA trading, […]
Read moreApril 24, 2026 6:55 am
Spot Gold extended losses on Friday and was on course for a weekly drop amid stalled US-Iran peace negotiations, while elevated oil prices kept inflation concerns alive. The Strait of Hormuz has remained largely closed despite the Iran ceasefire extension, which translated into tighter oil flows, keeping prices high. According to a Bloomberg report, the […]
Read moreApril 24, 2026 6:32 am
Key Moments XAG/USD trades cautiously near $75, close to a 10-day low, amid persistent pressure from higher energy prices. WTI oil price hovers around $95.00, supported by the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The Federal Reserve is expected to keep rates at 3.50%-3.75% next week, alongside key decisions from the BoJ and ECB. […]
Read moreApril 24, 2026 5:52 am
Key Moments: WTI crude traded near 95.60 during Asian hours on Friday. It recovered after opening lower. Supply concerns grew as US-Iran talks stalled. Meanwhile, the Strait of Hormuz stayed closed and US forces intercepted two Iranian supertankers. Analysts warn that prolonged disruptions could push global inventories below five-year seasonal lows by late May or […]
Read moreApril 23, 2026 2:07 pm
Key Moments As of 8:50 a.m. Eastern Time, gold traded at $4,736 per ounce, down $10 from the same time yesterday but $1,448 higher than one year ago. Gold has risen from $4,427 per ounce one month ago and $3,288 per ounce one year ago, marking gains of +6.98% and +44.04%, respectively. Current precious metals […]
Read moreApril 23, 2026 1:12 pm
Key Moments Copper and Aluminium edged higher after reduced near-term geopolitical risk, even as the Strait of Hormuz remained closed. Aluminium drew support from supply disruptions in the Middle East, a region accounting for around 9% of global production. Copper supply risks increased due to potential sulphuric acid shortages from shipping disruptions and China’s planned […]
Read moreApril 23, 2026 10:27 am
Key Moments Benchmark Dutch TTF front-month gas rose 1.85 euros to 45.40 euros per megawatt hour, a 4.2% gain on the day. Colder weather projections and uncertainty around US-Iran peace talks pressured sentiment in the European gas market. The key EU gas benchmark had previously fallen about 39% from a peak of 74 euros per […]
Read moreApril 23, 2026 9:23 am
Key Moments Brent crude has moved firmly back above $100/bbl as markets reassess risks linked to the Iran conflict and Persian Gulf disruptions. Analysts point to fading expectations of a US-Iran agreement, intensifying demand destruction, and tighter European jet fuel markets. Energy Information Administration data show US exports of crude and refined products are at […]
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