West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil is currently trading near $102 per barrel, its highest level in roughly three weeks.

Deutsche Bank’s Mallika Sachdeva argues that shifting geopolitics are reshaping central bank reserve allocation towards Gold and away from the US Dollar (USD).

United States EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change: -6.233M (April 24) vs previous 1.925M

Rabobank's Senior Macro Strategist Bas van Geffen notes Brent futures have surged above $112 as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz persists and negotiations between Iran and the US remain deadlocked.

Silver (XAG/USD) declines and trades around $72.30 on Wednesday at the time of writing, down 1.02% on the day, after failing to establish a sustained move above the $74.00 area.

ING analysts highlight that Copper remains more sensitive to macro conditions than Nickel, with prices falling for a fourth day on geopolitical uncertainty and global growth concerns.

Gold (XAU/USD) trades on the back foot on Wednesday, consolidating near one-month lows as traders refrain from directional bets ahead of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy announcement due later in the American session at 18:00 GMT.

Gold price (XAU/USD) trades 0.5% lower to near $4,570 during the European trading session on Wednesday.

OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong report Gold has traded lower despite geopolitical tensions, as higher Oil prices refocus markets on inflation, real rates and the Federal Reserve (Fed) path.

Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Wednesday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $72.81 per troy ounce, down 0.38% from the $73.09 it cost on Tuesday.

TradingKey - On April 28, the United Arab Emirates announced that it will officially withdraw from OPEC and the OPEC+ alliance on May 1. The UAE stated that this move is intended to fulfill crude oil

MUFG’s Michael Wan notes United Arab Emirates' (UAE) surprise decision to leave OPEC/OPEC+ from 1 May, driven by dissatisfaction with quotas and significant spare capacity.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), futures on NYMEX, trades 1.7% higher at around $99.20 during the European trading session on Wednesday.

Commerzbank’s Dr. Henry Hao and Charlie Lay note Brent and WTI extended gains as the United Arab Emirates announced it will leave OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) on 1 May, after years of tension with Saudi Arabia over output policy.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price remains in the negative territory after experiencing volatility, trading around $97.00 per barrel during the Asian hours on Wednesday.

Silver price (XAG/USD) rises to around $73.85 during the early European trading hours on Wednesday. Markets might turn cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate decision. Traders will also closely monitor the development surrounding the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran. 

Gold prices rose in India on Wednesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.

Gold (XAU/USD) is seen consolidating around the $4,600 mark during the Asian session as traders keenly await the outcome of a two-day FOMC policy meeting, due later this Wednesday.

The US officials said that President Donald Trump instructed aides to prepare for an extended blockade of Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price gains ground for the third successive day, trading around $96.90 per barrel during the Asian hours on Wednesday.

Silver (XAG/USD) edges higher during the Asian session on Wednesday, though it lacks follow-through as traders opt to move to the sidelines ahead of the crucial FOMC policy update.

US President Donald Trump said Iran has asked the US to lift a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz while the two sides negotiate an end to the two-month conflict, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will exit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on May 1, dealing a blow to the oil producers' group as an unprecedented energy crisis caused by the Iran war exposes discord among Gulf nations, Reuters reported on Tuesday.

XAU/USD declined 1.85% on Tuesday, closing near $4,596 after the spot session pushed down to a low close to $4,555 before recovering modestly into the New York close.

United States API Weekly Crude Oil Stock rose from previous -4.4M to -1.79M in April 24

TD Securities’ Head of Commodity Strategy, Bart Melek, argues that Gold is under pressure as Oil-driven inflation keeps real rates elevated and raises the opportunity cost of holding the metal.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil trades around $98.00 on Tuesday at the time of writing, up 3.21% on the day, reaching its highest level since mid-April.

Silver (XAG/USD) trades with a downside bias on Tuesday, down over 2.5%, as a higher-for-longer interest rate outlook continues to weigh on price action.

Gold (XAU/USD) slips to a near one-month low, pressured by a firmer US Dollar (USD) and mounting Oil-driven inflation concerns, as investors await clearer signals on stalled diplomatic efforts between the United States (US) and Iran to end the war.

TradingKey - During Tuesday's pre-market session (April 28), WTI crude surged more than 5%, hitting $101.81, its highest level since April 13. Brent crude rose nearly 4% on the day, peaking at $105.81