May 19, 2026 5:53 am
Key Moments Silver (XAG/USD) faded an intraday rise toward the $79.00 area and retreated to a new daily low while holding above $77.00. The prior break below the 100-period SMA on the 4-hour chart at $78.02 keeps the near-term bias tilted toward sellers within a broader rising channel. Channel support near $74.60 remains the pivotal […]
Read moreMay 19, 2026 5:40 am
Key Moments WTI trades around $101.85 in early Asian dealings on Tuesday after retreating below $102.00. President Trump said he called off a planned military strike on Iran following appeals from Gulf leaders. The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed amid U.S.-Iran tensions, keeping supply risks in focus. Crude Retreats After Cancellation of Planned Iran […]
Read moreMay 18, 2026 2:14 pm
Key Moments Goldman Sachs keeps its year-end Gold price target at $5,400 per troy ounce, near the recent all-time high. Central bank Gold purchases are projected to rise to an average of 60 tonnes per month this year, exceeding the 12-month moving average of 50 tonnes seen in March. Gold’s short-term outlook remains pressured by […]
Read moreMay 18, 2026 1:25 pm
Key Moments TTF benchmark prices moved above EUR50/MWh, with upward momentum continuing in early-morning trading. ING strategists say the market is not fully reflecting potential supply disruptions linked to the Persian Gulf. EU gas storage stands at 36% of capacity, below the 5-year average level of 50%, highlighting a relatively tight backdrop. Middle East Tensions […]
Read moreMay 18, 2026 12:28 pm
Key Moments Johnson Matthey’s 2026 PGM Market Report projected a platinum supply deficit of about 317,000 ounces in 2026. The market also recorded a larger 951,000-ounce shortfall in 2025. Platinum futures climbed toward 2200 on May 15. This marked the highest level since March 12 before sellers capped the rally. The market continues to trade […]
Read moreMay 18, 2026 9:54 am
Key Moments Live cattle and feeder cattle futures on the CME advanced after cash prices climbed on extremely tight U.S. supplies described as a 75-year low. Cash cattle prices in northern regions such as Nebraska reached $265 per cwt this week, up as much as $7 from the prior week, according to traders. Meatpackers and […]
Read moreMay 18, 2026 9:27 am
Having dropped to an over 1 1/2-month low on Monday, Spot Gold steadied on likely dip buying. Mounting inflation fears led to a rout in the global bond market. The yield on benchmark 10-year US Treasuries went up to highs last seen in February 2025, pressuring non-yielding Gold. “The selloff in the longer end of […]
Read moreMay 18, 2026 8:44 am
Key Moments WTI crude traded around $102.70 during Asian hours on Monday, marking a third straight session of gains. Drone attacks on the UAE and Saudi Arabia, along with rising US-Iran tensions, intensified fears of a global oil supply squeeze. The expiration of a US waiver on Indian purchases of Russian seaborne oil added to […]
Read moreMay 18, 2026 7:49 am
Key Moments Brent crude futures for July advanced 1.81% to $111.27 per barrel, while June WTI rose 2.15% to $107.69 per barrel amid renewed tensions with Iran. Japan’s 10-year government bond yield climbed to 2.8%, its highest level since the late 1990s, as the Nikkei 225 pulled back 0.9% from recent record intraday highs. The […]
Read moreMay 18, 2026 7:12 am
Key Moments Gold (XAU/USD) has struggled to extend an intraday rebound after hitting its lowest level since March 30 around $4,480 during Monday’s Asian session. Persistent geopolitical tensions and firmer crude oil prices have supported the US Dollar, reinforcing expectations for a more hawkish Federal Reserve stance. Technical signals, including price action below $4,500 and […]
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