West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil is falling sharply on Monday and trades around $79.15 at the time of writing, down 4.53% on the day.
Gold (XAU/USD) starts the week on a positive note, rising more than 2.5% after the United States (US) and Iran reached a framework agreement to end the war in the Middle East.
Silver (XAG/USD) trades around $70.70 at the time of writing on Monday, up 3.94% on the day. The white metal is extending its rebound and benefiting from a backdrop marked by a weaker US Dollar (USD) and expectations surrounding the upcoming Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting.
MUFG’s Lee Hardman highlights that Oil prices have fallen back toward USD80 per barrel as markets anticipate normalized flows through the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Iran agreement.
Deutsche Bank reviews performance of Oil, bonds, European equities and precious metals from late February to last Friday during the conflict. The bank notes Oil and AI-related trades surged, while bonds, most European equities and precious metals fell.
Gold (XAU/USD) trades around $4,340 at the time of writing on Monday, up 2.86% on the day and extending the rebound that began on Thursday from the $4,024 area.
Societe Generale’s Kenneth Broux and colleagues note Brent has dropped sharply after the US–Iran MoU and reopening prospects for the Strait of Hormuz, with prices down 35% from April peaks but still above pre-war levels.
Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Monday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $70.69 per troy ounce, up 3.91% from the $68.03 it cost on Friday.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude falls around 5%, reaching a three-month low of $78.60 per barrel on Monday. Crude oil prices declined to three-month lows on easing supply concerns following reports that the United States (US) and Iran had reached a deal to end their conflict.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), futures on NYMEX, trade over 4% down to near $79.50 in the European trading session on Monday.
Gold prices rose in India on Monday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
Silver price (XAG/USD) is up 4% to near $70.80 in the Asian trading session on Monday.
Gold price (XAU/USD) rises to a weekly high during the Asian trading hours on Monday. The precious metal rebounds after the United States (US) and Iran had reached a deal to end their conflict, easing concerns about inflation and higher interest rates.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $79.40 during the early Asian trading hours on Monday. The WTI price tumbles to a two-month low after reports that the United States (US) and Iran announced a peace deal to end their nearly four-month war.
US President Trump said that the agreement he reached with Iran would ultimately assure that the Strait of Hormuz is “permanently toll free,” the New York Times reported on Sunday.
Gold (XAU/USD) price consolidates above the $4,200 figure on Friday as market participants are optimistic about a potential US-Iran deal, set to be signed next week, according to newswires. Meanwhile, households in the US are becoming more optimistic about the economy.
Silver (XAG/USD) trades around $67.50 on Friday at the time of writing, up 0.21% on the day. The white metal maintains a positive bias despite improving market sentiment driven by diplomatic progress between the United States (US) and Iran.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) pares some part of earlier losses on Friday as markets seek confirmation of a possible US-Iran agreement, prompting traders to refrain from placing aggressive bearish bets.
TD Securities strategists note that Precious Metals, particularly Gold, are struggling to gain traction as elevated Fed hike probabilities keep real rates high. CTA's (Commodity Trading Advisors) are running a small net short and scenario analysis points to a relatively tight trading band.
ING’s Commodities Strategist Ewa Manthey notes that LME copper is trading near record highs, supported by supply tightness, US tariff-driven stockpiling and AI-related power demand. The market is already pricing US tariff risk, with the COMEX-LME spread around $400/t.
Gold (XAU/USD) consolidates on Friday as traders await further developments on a potential US-Iran peace deal. At the time of writing, XAU/USD is trading flat around $4,200 after recovering from a nearly seven-month low of $4,023 touched the previous day.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) extends its decline for a second consecutive day on Friday, trading around $82.90 at the time of writing as investors unwind defensive positions following fresh signs of easing tensions in the Middle East.
Gold price (XAU/USD) holds onto Thursday’s strong recovery move to near $4,220 during the European trading session on Friday. The precious metal reflects strength amid intensified hopes that the United States (US) and Iran will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by the weekend.
Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Friday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $67.26 per troy ounce, down 0.17% from the $67.37 it cost on Thursday.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – struggles to attract any meaningful buyers and languishes near its lowest level since April 17, touched during the Asian session earlier this Friday.
Gold (XAU/USD) attracts some sellers following a modest Asian session uptick to the $4,246-$4,247 region on Thursday, stalling the previous day's solid recovery move from its lowest level since November 2025.
US forces intercepted and shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz after Iran attempted to target commercial vessels transiting the waterway, Fox News reported on Friday.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price remains subdued after registering over 5.5% losses in the previous day, trading around $85.00 per barrel during the Asian hours on Friday.
Gold price (XAU/USD) trades in positive territory near $4,240 during the early European session on Friday. The precious metal rebounds from a six-month low after US President Donald Trump said he canceled planned military strikes against Iran, fueling hopes that a US-Iran truce deal is close.