Commodities: all news & analysis

Explore our extensive commodities news, which unveils critical insights into price movements, trends, and expert forecasts in the raw materials market. By examining price actions and understanding the factors influencing commodity values, understand current market dynamics. This page is designed to boost your research on historical trends, identify seasonal patterns, and sharpen your trading strategies across sectors such as energy, metals, and agriculture. Equip yourself with the knowledge necessary to enhance your understanding of the commodities landscape and elevate your trading decisions.

The tech 'bubble', Fed rate cut expectations and the week ahead

In today’s episode, we discuss the changing narrative surrounding a Fed rate cut in December, and the associated sell-offs in US equity, precious metals, and crypto markets. Otherwise, we discuss the potential for a major equity correction and the recent upside offered by AI.

14-11-2025 16:21 GMT by Christian Norman

Markets Today: China Industrial Output Hits 14-Month Lows as Wall Street Losses Spill Over into Asia, Europe

Global markets face a difficult session as Wall Street losses spill into Asia and Europe. Hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials have dampened hopes for a December rate cut, while new data confirmed China's industrial output hit a 14-month low. Oil prices surged following a Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian export hub. Gold is up, supported by a weaker US Dollar. Markets await key economic data from France and the Eurozone.

14-11-2025 07:57 GMT by Zain Vawda

US Goverment Shutdown likely at end, BoE to consider cutting rates and falling oil pricing

Join TraderNick and host Jonny Hart as they discuss a likely end to the upcoming government shutdown, rising probability of a BoE rate cut, and a fall in crude pricing.

12-11-2025 20:04 GMT by Christian Norman

WTI Oil dives 4%: Black Gold freefalls after the OPEC report – Outlook

After a 1.7% rally, WTI Oil is once again under heavy pressure. The latest OPEC report points to sluggish Chinese demand, high U.S. reserves, and ongoing oversupply from conflict-driven producers. Despite confusing fundamentals Exxon, the broader trend remains uncertain.

12-11-2025 17:39 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: Japanese Yen Hits 9-Month Lows, European Shares Higher, FTSE Eyes Pullback. US Government Shutdown in Focus

Asian stock markets rose on cooling US job data, increasing expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut. European stocks hit new highs, driven by optimism over the US government reopening. The Japanese Yen fell to a nine-month low, prompting verbal intervention. Oil prices dipped due to oversupply, while gold held steady as investors awaited the US House vote on the shutdown deal. The focus remains on delayed US economic data and the Fed's next move.

12-11-2025 11:04 GMT by Zain Vawda

WTI Oil Up 1.7% as Markets Grapple with Geopolitical Shocks and Structural Supply Glut

WTI Oil rose 1.7% despite a persistent structural supply glut fueled by high output from the US, OPEC, and Russia, leading to widespread inventory accumulation. Geopolitical risk is back in focus as US sanctions hit Russia's Lukoil operations in Iraq, threatening a major long-term supply disruption. The article also covers bearish macroeconomic factors, technical analysis, and contrarian client sentiment data.

11-11-2025 21:02 GMT by Zain Vawda

Markets Today: UK Unemployment Hits 4-Year High, Gold Advances, FTSE 100 Eyes 200-Point Rally

Asia stocks falter on China's rare earth curbs despite US shutdown deal. UK unemployment hits a 4-year high, slowing wage growth increases Bank of England rate cut bets. European stocks rally on positive earnings. Currencies: JPY drops, GBP/EUR strengthen. Oil dips, and Gold advances on Federal Reserve rate cut hopes. The near-term outlook is cautious on potential negative US data.

11-11-2025 09:38 GMT by Zain Vawda

Metal rally ignites: Silver surges back above $50 level

After a sharp correction driven by high inflation and hawkish Fed repricing, Silver is surging back. Metals demand is returning as a projected post-reopen Republican sweep and expected reckless fiscal spending renews concerns over US debt. Silver is up 4.50% today. We dive into its multi-timeframe chart analysis to spot the next price targets.

10-11-2025 21:05 GMT by Elior Manier

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Bullish Breakout Gathers Pace as Fed Pivot Expectations Firm, $4250/oz Incoming?

Gold (XAU/USD) is strongly bullish, fueled by firming expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut following weak US economic data. The technical setup, including a triangle breakout, targets $4250/oz, with $4100/oz acceptance critical. However, contrarian analysis of the 76% net-long client sentiment suggests a potential near-term price slide.

10-11-2025 17:47 GMT by Zain Vawda

Markets Today: Gold Hits 2-Week Highs, China CPI Accelerates, Diageo Appoints New CEO and FTSE 100 Consolidates. US Government Shutdown in Focus

Asia, FX, commodities, and European shares. Key topics include gold hitting 2-week highs, China's surprising CPI acceleration, a potential end to the US government shutdown boosting investor sentiment, Diageo appointing a new CEO, and a look at the week's economic calendar and FTSE 100 Analysis.

10-11-2025 08:18 GMT by Zain Vawda

WTI crude oil at $60: Is key psychological support holding?

WTI crude oil trades near the $60 mark — a key psychological and technical support. Despite volatility tied to geopolitics and OPEC+ production, bearish fundamentals dominate amid weak trade and high output but better economic prospects might be ahead. We analyze multiple timeframes for Oil to determine if this level can hold or if further downside awaits.

07-11-2025 17:47 GMT by Elior Manier

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Markets Today: China Exports & Imports Slide, ITV Jumps 18%, FTSE Eyes 100-Day MA. Michigan Sentiment Data Ahead

Asian tech stocks tumbled amid concerns about the valuation of the AI boom. China's exports unexpectedly fell 1.1% to an eight-month low due to cautious buyers and US-China trade uncertainty. European stocks edged up, with ITV soaring 18% on sale talks, while Rightmove sank 24%. The US dollar is set to end the week slightly higher, and gold prices rose.

07-11-2025 10:15 GMT by Zain Vawda

Markets Today: China Services PMI Hits 3-Month Low, Equities Slide, FTSE 100 Eyes Fresh Highs

Market Turmoil: Asian tech shares and European stocks fell globally amid worries over high valuations. Japan and South Korea saw the steepest drops, while China's market closed higher despite its Services PMI hitting a three-month low. The US dollar stayed strong as focus shifts to the ADP jobs report for hints on the Fed's rate cuts. Oil and gold saw mixed movements. FTSE 100 eyes correction.

05-11-2025 08:56 GMT by Zain Vawda

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Slips 1.5% as $4000/oz Handle Remains Elusive. What Comes Next?

Gold (XAU/USD) price drops 1.5% as the $4000/oz level remains elusive. The decline is driven by US Dollar strength and the Federal Reserve's "higher-for-longer" interest rate outlook, which makes gold less attractive. Technical analysis points to further slides toward $3782-$3797 if $4000/oz remains elusive.

04-11-2025 19:50 GMT by Zain Vawda

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Bullion buoyant above $4,000, now looks for support ahead of ADP payrolls

Trading at $4,008 well into the US session, up +0.14% in today’s trading, gold bullion continues to look for support at the key psychological level of $4,000. With the US government shutdown still ongoing, US data releases remain sparse. Eyes now turn to the private release of ADP payrolls this Wednesday, which will likely offer some insight into how the Fed will continue its easing cycle.

03-11-2025 17:04 GMT by Christian Norman

Markets Today: Gold in Focus as China Cuts Tax-Break, Asian Factory Orders Slump and FTSE 100 Breaks Trendline

Gold dips as China cuts a tax break. Asian stocks are up on trade optimism and AI, but factory orders slump due to low US demand. European shares are steady; Campari falls on a tax probe, while GTT and BP gain. The USD strengthens, Yen/Euro/Pound weaken ahead of central bank meetings. Includes a look at FTSE 100 technicals.

03-11-2025 09:06 GMT by Zain Vawda

WTI Price Forecast: Crude to end week in the red after Tuesday’s sell-off

Currently trading at $61.19 per barrel, crude looks set to end this week’s trading in the red. Unable to pare losses made during Tuesday’s sell-off, where crude pricing fell around 2.23%, WTI trades 0.90% higher in today’s session, and crucially, remains above the key psychological level of $60. What’s next for crude oil?

31-10-2025 21:53 GMT by Christian Norman

Gold (XAU/USD) on pace for worst two-weekly performance since November 2024: Can support be found at $4,000?

Gold currently looks for support around the key psychological level of $4,000, having only surpassed $3,000 in recent memory. While supported well on a fundamental basis, technical selling and profit-taking are offering short-term downside. Safe-haven demand is also uncertain due to a scheduled meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping.

29-10-2025 17:45 GMT by Christian Norman

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Bounces 1.5% From Three-Week Lows. Will Bulls Reclaim the $4000/oz Handle?

Gold prices fell sharply due to US-China trade deal hopes, profit-taking, a stronger US Dollar, and an upcoming Federal Reserve meeting. The article discusses technical analysis, key support and resistance levels, and client sentiment data, suggesting a potential near-term slide in Gold prices despite a recent bounce.

28-10-2025 19:39 GMT by Zain Vawda

All eyes on Fed Chair Powell ahead of FOMC decision, gold looks for support

In today’s episode, we discuss the recent sell-off in gold pricing, an apparent increase in co-operation between the US and China on trade, as well as equity performance in the Asian session.

28-10-2025 17:33 GMT by Christian Norman

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