June 8, 2026 6:35 am
Key Moments XAG/USD trades around $67.70 per troy ounce, marking a second consecutive day of weakness. Rising Middle East tensions lift oil prices and stoke inflation and rate concerns, weighing on Silver. Stronger US Nonfarm Payrolls and a steady 4.3% Unemployment Rate reinforce expectations of a potential Fed rate hike this year. Geopolitics and Oil […]
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Key Moments WTI trades around $90.50 per barrel in Asian hours after opening with a bullish gap Iran’s missile launches toward Israel and renewed Israeli strikes on Lebanon heighten geopolitical risk and disrupt regional oil flows OPEC+ approves a July production quota increase of 188,000 barrels per day, with limited expected impact amid shipping disruptions […]
Read moreJune 8, 2026 5:47 am
Key Moments Gold (XAU/USD) traded near $4,345 in early Asian dealings on Monday after rebounding from recent losses. Stronger-than-expected US Nonfarm Payrolls of 172K in May reduced expectations for imminent Federal Reserve rate cuts. Heightened Middle East tensions, including fresh Iranian threats of retaliation, continued to shape safe-haven sentiment. Gold Edges Higher in Early Asian […]
Read moreJune 5, 2026 2:31 pm
Key Moments U.S. natural gas futures have risen, supported by lower-than-expected storage builds and strengthening LNG export flows. ING highlights that gas flows to LNG export facilities have been recovering following seasonal maintenance, lending additional price support. Analysts at ING see the medium- to long-term Henry Hub outlook as less constructive than before the Iran […]
Read moreJune 5, 2026 1:58 pm
Key Moments Commerzbank’s Thu Lan Nguyen highlights that U.S. aluminum supply remains tight more than a year after import tariffs were introduced. A planned smelter in Oklahoma has been halted on environmental and ownership issues, while overall U.S. aluminum production has fallen. High prices and elevated import premiums have weighed on demand, raising the risk […]
Read moreJune 5, 2026 1:20 pm
Key Moments China has created China Mineral Resources Group to centralize iron ore purchases and promote yuan-based trade. Meanwhile, Australian producers are exploring state-backed marketing structures to strengthen their bargaining position. In addition, industry leaders are studying Indonesia’s single-desk export model as a possible template. China Strengthens Its Buying Power Rabobank strategist Benjamin Picton highlighted […]
Read moreJune 5, 2026 11:00 am
Key Moments Gold (XAU/USD) trades near $4,463, down 0.26%, as investors await the US May jobs report. Meanwhile, stalled US-Iran talks and Middle East tensions are supporting the US Dollar and Treasury yields. Markets expect 85K new jobs in May, while the unemployment rate is forecast to remain at 4.3%. Gold Eases Ahead of Key […]
Read moreJune 5, 2026 9:09 am
Key Moments Front-month Brent futures closed 2.84% lower despite ongoing concerns about the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Rabobank expects the Strait of Hormuz to remain functionally closed until at least September. Global oil demand has fallen by about 4 million barrels per day, while inventories continue to decline. Market Overview Oil markets remain in focus […]
Read moreJune 5, 2026 8:27 am
Key Moments West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures trade near $91.00 during early European trading on Friday. Meanwhile, a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon remains fragile amid ongoing tensions. In addition, US President Donald Trump says negotiations with Iran and the IRGC are nearing a critical stage. WTI Holds Near $91 as Geopolitical Risks Persist […]
Read moreJune 5, 2026 7:08 am
Key Moments XAG/USD drops 2% to around $72.40 during Asian trading and falls below the $72.50 level. Meanwhile, Fed officials signal that interest rates may stay high or rise further due to inflation risks. Investors now await the May US Nonfarm Payrolls report. Economists expect 85K new jobs and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Silver Falls […]
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