Commerzbank analysts argue that persistent geopolitical tensions in the Persian Gulf will keep Oil near $100, with restricted Strait of Hormuz traffic driving volatility.

Rabobank’s Senior Market Strategist Benjamin Picton stresses that Oil markets remain in focus as Brent futures fell sharply even with the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed in their baseline.

ING’s commodities team reports that Gold rebounded nearly 2%, briefly topping $4,500/oz, as a tentative Israel-Lebanon ceasefire reduced immediate geopolitical risk, before easing when Hezbollah rejected the deal.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), futures on NYMEX, trades flat at around $91.00 during the early European trading session on Friday. The oil price consolidates even as the United States (US)-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is proving to be fragile due to continued attacks between them.

Citing two people familiar with the matter, Reuters reported on Friday that Oman’s Mina al Fahal terminal has halted crude oil loading, following an explosion near its single-buoy mooring (SBM) berths.

Silver price (XAG/USD) is down 2% to near $72.40 during the Asian trading session on Friday.

US President Donald Trump said that he would be “honored” to meet Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei if a deal is reached to end the U.S.-Iran war, CNBC reported on Thursday.

Gold price (XAU/USD) edges lower to near $4,470 during the early Asian session on Friday. The precious metal remains volatile amid ongoing geopolitical turmoil. Traders will closely monitor the developments surrounding the US-Iran peace deal and the US May employment report later on Friday. 

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil slips nearly 3% on Thursday as market sentiment improves following a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon. At the time of writing, WTI trades around $91 per barrel, snapping a three-day winning streak.

Gold (XAU/USD) rises over 1% on Thursday as Oil prices slide, easing inflationary pressures, while market sentiment is upbeat amid speculation of a resolution to the US-Iran conflict. The XAU/USD pair trades at $4,483 after bouncing off daily lows of $4,424.

Bob Savage highlights that the OECD now sees the Middle East conflict as the main driver of the global outlook, with surging energy and input prices lifting inflation and weighing on growth.

Silver (XAG/USD) climbs more than 2% on Thursday as a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon weighs on the US Dollar (USD). At the time of writing, XAG/USD is trading around $74.80, but remains stuck within a familiar range between $72-$78 that has held since mid-May.

Gold (XAU/USD) climbs modestly as the US Dollar (USD) weakens in the wake of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon brokered by the United States. At the time of writing, XAU/USD is trading around $4,497, up 1.40% on the day.

Gold (XAU/USD) trades higher on Thursday and has reached session highs above $4,490, after bouncing from $4,425 lows earlier on the day.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), futures on NYMEX, trades in a tight range around $93.20 during the European trading session on Thursday. The oil price consolidates as negotiations between the United States (US) and Iran towards a permanent peace deal are going nowhere.

ING analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey note that Oil prices remain closely linked to Middle East developments, with flows through the Strait of Hormuz still disrupted.

Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Thursday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $73.35 per troy ounce, up 0.84% from the $72.73 it cost on Wednesday.

ING's Commodities Strategists Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey report that Copper prices fell back below $14,000/t after a recent rally, as rising US–Iran tensions and macro concerns weighed on demand expectations.

Crude prices show a moderate reversal on Thursday, with Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, trading around $96 per barrel during the European trading session, down from highs at $98.00 on Wednesday.

Silver (XAG/USD) ticks higher on Thursday, but maintains its bearish near-term tone intact, with upside attempts capped below the $74.00 area, and on track for a four-week decline.

ING notes that central banks returned to net buying of Gold in April after March’s net sales, citing World Gold Council data.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $93.10 during the early European trading hours on Thursday. The WTI price falls as a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon renewed hopes for diplomatic progress. 

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

Gold (XAU/USD) gains some positive traction on Thursday and climbs to the $4,475 area during the Asian session, reversing a major part of the previous day's slide to a one-week low. The Israel-Lebanon truce prompts some profit-taking around the US Dollar (USD) and supports the commodity.

Silver price (XAG/USD) trades 1.2% higher to near $73.60 during the Asian trading session on Thursday.

US President Trump has told aides that he would consider ending the ceasefire with Iran if Tehran kills US troops, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. Trump insisted that the weekslong pause in airstrikes remains intact despite a steady stream of violent skirmishes.

Gold price (XAU/USD) falls to around $4,450 during the early Asian session on Thursday. The precious metal attracts some sellers amid rising expectations that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will raise interest rates this year. 

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude Oil climbs to its highest level in nearly two weeks on Wednesday as renewed hostilities in the Middle East dent hopes of a near-term US-Iran deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Gold (XAU/USD) price slumps over 1% on Wednesday, losing for the second day in the week amid fears that hostilities between the US and Iran may escalate, pushing energy prices higher and the US Dollar as well.

Gold has become the top reserve asset in global central banks’ vaults, surpassing US Treasuries, suggesting that the precious metal is becoming the main choice for monetary authorities seeking protection against geopolitical uncertainty.