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OPEC+ agrees to boost oil output in May amid global energy crisis

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) agreed on Sunday to raise their oil output quotas by 206,000 barrels per day (bps) for May, Reuters reported.

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WTI rises to near $105.00 as Trump threatens to hit Iran infrastructure

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $105.00 during the Asian trading hours on Monday. The WTI price climbs to its highest levels in nearly four years amid escalating conflict in the Middle East.

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Gold under pressure as fears mount, $4,600 support at risk

Spot Gold gapped marginally lower at the weekly opening, with the XAU/USD pair battling to retain the $4,600 mark early in the Asian session.

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If the Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed: What Commodity Markets Will Experience?

TradingKey - As of April 3 ET, the Strait of Hormuz has effectively been closed for five consecutive weeks. This situation continues to impact global commodity markets.Just how critical is the Strait

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Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD bears remain capped above the $4,600 area 

Gold’s (XAU/USD) reversal from weekly highs at the $4,800 area remains contained above previous highs, in the area of $4,600, with the precious metal changing hands at $4,665 at the time of writing.

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Is the Era of Global Central Bank Gold Buying Really Coming to an End?

TradingKey - Are central banks collectively selling off gold? Since the situation in Iran deteriorated, the gold market has experienced dramatic volatility. In March, gold prices ( XAUUSD) plummeted b

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Silver price today: Silver broadly unchanged, according to FXStreet data

Silver prices (XAG/USD) broadly unchanged on Friday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $73.05 per troy ounce, broadly unchanged 0.00% from the $73.05 it cost on Thursday.

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WTI remains stronger near $104 as Trump threats fuel supply fears

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price steadies around $103.80 per barrel during the early European hours on Friday. WTI price gained over 10% as supply concerns intensified following renewed Iran threats from US President Donald Trump.

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India Gold price today: Gold steadies, according to FXStreet data

Gold prices remained broadly unchanged in India on Friday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.

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WTI trades near $104.00 after 10% surge on Trump's Iran threats

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price rises over 10% after two days of losses, trading around $103.80 per barrel during the Asian hours on Friday. Crude oil prices surged as markets reassessed the scale of supply risks stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Persian Gulf.

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US President Donald Trump urges Iran to make deal after bridge strike

US President Donald Trump touted the destruction of a bridge in Tehran, Iran. He warned that there was “much more to follow” and urged Tehran to “make a deal before it is too late."

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Gold falls below $4,700 ahead of US NFP release

Gold price (XAU/USD) faces some selling pressure to near $4,675 during the early Asian session on Friday. The precious metal falls as US President Donald Trump's comments about the war with Iran spiked oil prices. Trading activity remains muted due to Good Friday.

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Gold slides over 2% as Trump extends Iran operation, lifts USD bids

Gold price recoils by some 2% as the US Dollar rises after US President Donald Trump revealed that the war on Iran would last from two to three weeks, pouring cold water on hopes for a quick resolution to the Middle East conflict.

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WTI rallies as Trump signals continued military action against Iran

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil rebounds sharply on Thursday, rising more than 8% on the day, as ongoing tensions in the Middle East continue to keep a geopolitical risk premium embedded in prices amid supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Oil: War escalation risks keep prices elevated – ING

ING analysts Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson note that Oil prices rebounded strongly, with Brent above $107/bbl and WTI near $106/bbl, after US President Donald Trump threatened a further escalation of the conflict with Iran.

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Gold retreats from two-week highs amid USD, yields rebound after Trump remarks

Gold (XAU/USD) trades on the back foot on Thursday, snapping a four-day rally as initial optimism that the US-Israel war with Iran could end soon faded after US President Donald Trump signaled continued military action in his address to the nation.

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OPEC+ to raise oil output quota in meeting on April 5 – Reuters

OPEC+ is likely to weigh a further oil output quota hike at the meeting on April 5, Sunday, to prepare for any easing of Strait of Hormuz export constraints, according to a report from Reuters.

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Aluminium: Supply shock risk supports prices – ING

ING’s Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson report Aluminium prices above $3,500/t after unconfirmed reports of major Gulf smelter disruptions at EGA and Alba.

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Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data

Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Thursday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $71.46 per troy ounce, down 4.84% from the $75.09 it cost on Wednesday.

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Oil: War risks and Strait tensions – Rabobank

Rabobank’s Senior Market Strategist Benjamin Picton notes that Brent briefly fell below $100 before Donald Trump’s national address reversed risk sentiment, sending Oil higher and bond yields up.

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US: Inflation upturn with oil shock – Commerzbank

Commerzbank economists Dr. Christoph Balz and Dr. Ralph Solveen argue that higher Oil prices from the Iran War are set to push US inflation higher. They expect March CPI to rise 0.9% month-on-month and 3.3% year-on-year, with core at 0.3% and 2.7%.

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Gulf countries consider new pipelines to avoid Strait of Hormuz — FT

Gulf nations are considering pipeline projects to bypass the Strait of Hormuz amid concerns over Iran's potential control of the strategic waterway, the Financial Times reported on Thursday. 

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WTI Price Forecast: Looks to build on gains beyond $100 on fading de-escalation hopes

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil prices caught aggressive bids on Thursday and rallied closer to the 100.00 psychological mark during the Asian session following US President Donald Trump's Iran war update.

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India Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data

Gold prices fell in India on Thursday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.

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WTI rallies back closer to $99.00 as Trump’s comments dampen Iran de-escalation hopes

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil prices catch aggressive bids during the Asian session on Thursday and surge past the $97.00 mark as US President Donald Trump's prime-time address gets underway.

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Gold nears $4,800 as fading Dollar lifts bullion for fourth consecutive day

Gold (XAU/USD) price rallies for a fourth straight day on Wednesday, hitting a two-week high near $4,800 as the Greenback depreciates amid growing speculation of an end to the Middle East conflict. At the time of writing, the XAU/USD pair trades at $4,758, up nearly 2%.

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United States EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change registered at 5.451M above expectations (2M) in March 27

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Silver stabilizes as Iran de-escalation hopes temper safe-haven flows

Silver (XAG/USD) trades around $75.00 on Wednesday, edging slightly lower at the time of writing, as the precious metal pauses after a strong three-day recovery.

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Copper: Chile output slump and mine cuts – ING

ING analysts Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson highlight tightening conditions in Copper, as Chile posts its lowest monthly output in almost nine years and Ivanhoe cuts production guidance at Kamoa‑Kakula.

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Oil: War risk keeps prices elevated – Rabobank

RaboBank's Global Strategist Michael Every highlights that Gulf War 3 and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have pushed Oil prices about 60% above pre-war levels, with specific products like diesel and jet fuel particularly affected in Asia.

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