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Gold rises as lower US yields lift bullion demand anew

Gold (XAU/USD) price clings to solid gains of almost 1% on Monday as the US Dollar (USD) remains strong, while US Treasury yields decline, despite expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will keep interest rates on hold in 2026.

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WTI holds above $100 as Trump threats to obliterate Iran's energy infrastructure boost Crude Oil

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Crude Oil held above the $100 per barrel mark on Monday, trading in a wide intraday range that saw prices spike toward session highs near $101 before a sharp, short-lived dip back below $98.

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Oil: Escalation risks from Iran conflict – NBC

National Bank of Canada’s (NBC) Angelo Katsoras outlines how an Iran conflict could severely disrupt Oil and gas markets if key energy infrastructure and the Strait of Hormuz are targeted.

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Brent Sets Largest Ever Monthly Gain, Could April Hit $150? How High Will This Middle East Conflict Push Oil Prices?

TradingKey - Yemen's Houthi rebels joined the conflict in the Middle East, sparking intense market fears that the spillover of the conflict could disrupt the energy order, causing international oil pr

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Gold rises as US Treasury yields ease while Middle East tensions escalate

Gold (XAU/USD) regains traction on Monday, reversing earlier intraday losses, as escalating tensions in the Middle East and shifting interest rate expectations keep markets volatile. At the time of writing, XAU/USD is trading around $4,576 after touching a low of $4,419 during the Asian session.

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US Treasury Secretary Bessent: Oil market is well supplied

In an interview with Fox News on Monday, United States (US) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the Oil market is well supplied but added that any additional supply will be helpful, per Reuters.

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Aluminium: Supply shock supports prices – ING

ING’s Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson note Aluminium has rallied after Iranian attacks damaged major producers EGA and Alba, compounding existing curtailments in Gulf capacity.

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Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD’s recovery might extend to the $5,000 area

Gold (XAU/USD) reversal from early March highs at $5,420 seems to have found support at $4,100 last week, and the pair has been showing a moderate positive tone over the last few days.

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Gold: Technical rebound faces yield headwinds – OCBC

OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong describe Gold’s latest bounce as largely technical after a near 20% drawdown since the Iran conflict began.

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Silver price today: Silver rises, according to FXStreet data

Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Monday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $70.92 per troy ounce, up 1.46% from the $69.90 it cost on Friday.

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Oil: Geopolitics drives price risks – Rabobank

Rabobank’s Senior Macro Strategist Stefan Koopman notes that Brent has risen to 115 dollars as the Iran war enters its fifth week, with markets focused on when oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz will resume and at what price Oil shifts from an inflation to a recession story.

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WTI Oil holds above $98.50 as concerns of a US invasion on Iran loom

The price of the US benchmark West Texas Intermediate Oil (WTI) has pulled back from three-week highs at $101.40 per barrel on Monday’s Asian session opening times, but downside attempts remain contained above $98.50, as US President Donald Trump maintains a mixed position on Iran.

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Rate Cut Expectations Recede, Fed Officials Collectively Turn Hawkish, What Signals Are Being Released Behind This?

TradingKey - As the disinflation process slows and oil prices continue to rise, dovish officials within the Federal Reserve are gradually releasing hawkish signals. Rate cuts are no longer a certainty

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Oil: Higher-for-longer price path as conflict extends – Societe Generale

Societe Generale analysts Michael Haigh, Ben Hoff and Jeremy Sellem argue that Brent now faces a higher-for-longer regime as the US–Israel–Iran confrontation delays the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz into April.

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Gold: Risk‑asset behaviour complicates case – HSBC

HSBC Asset Management notes that Gold has sold off sharply despite heightened geopolitical tensions and a stronger Dollar, behaving more like a risk asset in 2026.

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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD rises above $70 despite Iran war escalates

Silver price (XAG/USD) trades almost 1% higher to near $70.50 during the early European trading session on Monday.

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Gold edges higher amid modest USD downtick; hawkish Fed bets and bearish setup cap gains

Gold (XAU/USD) reverses a modest Asian session slide to the $4,420 area and looks to build on Friday's strong gains of over 2.50%.

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Silver (XAG/USD) struggles near the lower end of one-week-old range, holds above $68.00

Silver (XAG/USD) attracts fresh sellers during the Asian session on Monday and slides to the lower end of a familiar trading range held over the past week or so. The white metal is currently placed above the $68.00 mark, down nearly 2.0% for the day, and seems vulnerable to slide further.

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WTI retests $100 as the winning streak extends alongside Middle East war

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the US oil benchmark – witnesses a fresh leg higher in early dealings on Monday, extending its winning streak into a fourth consecutive trading day.

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Gold Pullback Brings Dip-Buying Window, Which Precious Metal Stocks Are Most Worth Watching?

TradingKey - Following a significant pullback in gold recently, market sentiment has shifted from previous unilateral chasing of gains to a re-evaluation of risks and opportunities. For investors, thi

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Copper Outlook 2026: Supply Deficits, AI Demand, and Institutional Rotation Reshape the Bull Case

IntroductionTradingKey - As copper becomes more of a focal point in the global macroeconomic narrative and commodities market, the transition from copper as a cyclical industrial metal to being viewed

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Gold jumps above $4,500 as war fears revive haven buying spree

Gold (XAU/USD) price rallies over 3% on Friday as dip buyers emerge, amid the conflict entering its fifth week of hostilities, with no signs of de-escalation, and as inflation pressures rise. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades at $4,510 after bouncing off daily lows of $4,375.

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India: Energy shock risks and policy playbook – Societe Generale

Societe Generale’s Kunal Kundu analyses how the Iran conflict exposes India’s macro vulnerabilities through imported energy dependence and trade route risks. Kundu highlights broad spillovers from higher Oil and gas prices into the consumption basket and external balances.

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United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count down to 409 from previous 414

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WTI Oil surges on Middle East escalation fears, Strait of Hormuz disruption risks

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil rises sharply and trades around $96.00 at the time of writing on Friday, up 3.55% on the day.

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Gold: Higher year-end targets despite sharp pullback – Commerzbank

Thu Lan Nguyen at Commerzbank has revised Gold forecasts higher, now seeing USD 5,000 per ounce by end-2026 and USD 5,200 next year, despite a recent 15% drop.

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Silver price climbs on geopolitical jitters, faces drag from higher yields

Silver (XAG/USD) trades around $68.50 on Friday at the time of writing, up 0.59% on the day, supported by renewed investor interest. Despite this uptick, the white metal remains within a broadly sideways trend, as market participants stay cautious amid an uncertain macroeconomic environment.

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Gold lacks momentum amid rising yields and strong US Dollar

Gold (XAU/USD) struggles to build on its gains on Friday as evolving geopolitical headlines surrounding the US-Israel war with Iran continue to drive volatility across global markets.

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Gold Price Forecast: 200-day EMA remains key support zone amid Middle East war

Gold price (XAU/USD) trades over 1% higher at around $4,450 during the European trading session on Friday.

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Oil: Conflict-driven risk but no fresh highs – Nordea

Nordea’s Jan von Gerich notes that despite intense Middle East headlines and large market swings, Oil has not broken to new highs in recent weeks, while German yields have surged and equities weakened.

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