TradingKey - On the evening of February 28 local time, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced a ban on all vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz and issued warnings to several passi
TradingKey - US-Iran conflict drives silver prices higher, with potential to break above $100.During Asian trading hours on Monday, influenced by the US-Iran conflict, silver ( XAGUSD) prices jumped a
Gold (XAU/USD) retreats from the $5,400 neighborhood, or its highest level since late January, touched during the Asian session on Monday, though it manages to hold above the $5,300 round figure. The commodity currently trades below the mid-$5,300s, still up over 1.0% for the day.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $70.65 during the early European trading hours on Friday. The WTI jumps to its highest since June 2025 after joint military strikes by the US and Israel against Iran over the weekend.
TradingKey - On Monday, crude oil prices in Asian markets surged significantly as tensions in the Middle East continued to escalate following joint military strikes by the United States and Israel aga
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) opened the week on Monday with a massive gap of over 5%, accelerating its upside to break through the critical $72 mark.
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) said on Sunday that they will boost production of crude as US and Israeli forces launched a major attack on Iran and the country responded with retaliatory strikes against Israel and US military installations around the Gul
TradingKey - In February 2026, the precious metals market strengthened significantly against a backdrop of rising geopolitical risks and fluctuating macro expectations. Gold (XAUUSD) and Silver (XAGUS
TradingKey - Gold, silver, and oil rallied collectively; Gold (XAUUSD) rose nearly 2% on the day to close at $5,280/oz, nearing the $5,300 mark, while Silver (XAGUSD) recorded its tenth consecutive mo
A red-hot inflation report in the United States and rising tensions between the latter and Iran pushed Gold price higher on Friday, past the $5,260 figure, posting solid gains of over 1.20%.
MUFG’s Senior Currency Analyst Lloyd Chan highlights that an escalation in US–Iran tensions could trigger an Oil price shock, reviving global inflation and hurting Asia’s net Oil importers.
Silver price (XAG/USD) extends its gains for the third consecutive day after the latest inflation report in the United States prompted investors to seek the safety of the white metal, while the Greenback remained firm. At the time of writing, XAG/USD trades near $91.39 up close to 3%.
Commerzbank’s Carsten Fritsch expects OPEC+ to only slightly increase Oil production from April, with Russia underproducing and Kazakhstan constrained, so a modest quota hike should not pressure prices.
Citing an email from Israel Ambassador Mike Huckabee, NBC News reported that some embassy staff were told that they could leave Israel and that they need to do so quickly.
Commerzbank’s Thu Lan Nguyen and Carsten Fritsch note that Gold has stabilized around USD 5,200 per troy ounce, supported by political uncertainty over US tariffs and the US–Iran conflict. ETF inflows underline safe-haven demand, while high prices are curbing physical buying in India.
Gold (XAU/USD) consolidates with mild losses on Friday, as momentum stalls within this week’s established range.
Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Friday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $89.64 per troy ounce, up 0.90% from the $88.84 it cost on Thursday.
Introduction: A Structural Shift You May Have MissedIn January 2026, gold broke through the 5,000‑dollar mark and briefly spiked to almost 5,600 dollars an ounce, a new all‑time high. While global inv
Deutsche Bank strategists describe a volatile session for Brent Oil as conflicting signals from US-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva triggered a near 5% intraday range.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $65.65 during the early European trading hours on Friday. The WTI price edges higher on the day, but heads for a weekly decline after the United States (US) and Iran extended nuclear talks.
ING’s Commodities Strategist Ewa Manthey argues that despite recent consolidation after January’s sharp move, the Gold rally is not finished.
Gold prices fell in India on Friday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
Gold (XAU/USD) struggles to capitalize on its modest gains registered over the past two days and oscillates in a narrow trading band below the $5,200 mark, during the Asian session on Friday. Geopolitical risks remain in play amid a huge American naval and air power buildup in the Middle East.
TradingKey - Silver prices charge toward $90 again; Bank of America sees potential breakout above $100 this year.In early Friday (February 27) trading during Asian hours, silver ( XAGUSD) prices conti
Silver (XAG/USD) struggles for a firm near-term direction and remains confined in a multi-day-old range during the Asian session on Friday.
TradingKey - During the Asian trading session on February 27, Gold prices (XAUUSD) attempted to break above $5,200/oz once again. After a brief breakout, prices retreated as bulls showed significant s
Gold price stays firm on Thursday during the North American session as geopolitical tensions remain elevated despite the beginning of the third round of talks between the US and Iran in Geneva. Also, solid data from the US kept bullion prices contained.
TD Securities analysts see Copper remaining well supported as a key beneficiary of the debasement and diversification trade. They argue that strategic stockpiling by major consumers, tariff concerns and a deep supply deficit will push Copper to new highs over the next six months.
Rabobank’s energy strategists Joe DeLaura and Florence Schmit argue that global LNG markets, especially in Europe and Asia, would be pulled higher by Oil if Strait of Hormuz flows are threatened.