April 24, 2026 12:54 pm
Key Moments: BNY’s Bob Savage highlights Brent crude’s sharp gains. He links them to Iran war disruptions in global oil and LNG supply. The International Energy Agency expects a tight global gas market. It should last at least two more years. It also projects a cumulative shortfall of around 120 billion cubic meters between 2026 […]
Read moreApril 24, 2026 12:31 pm
Key Moments Dutch TTF front-month natural gas futures were up 0.9% at 44.83 euros per megawatt hour by 06:37 ET (10:37 GMT). Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on Persian Gulf production facilities have reduced European gas supply flows. Further price support could emerge from lower wind generation in Europe and an LNG […]
Read moreApril 24, 2026 9:49 am
Key Moments Salted fish producers in Subang, West Java have shifted from LPG to firewood to keep their businesses viable amid higher fuel costs. One producer reported that switching to firewood has reduced operating expenses by up to 50%, but at the cost of longer processing times and higher labor needs. In Jakarta, authorities increased […]
Read moreApril 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 […]
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