West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil prices struggle to build on the overnight bounce from sub-$76.00 levels, or the weekly low, and meet with a fresh supply during the Asian session on Wednesday. The commodity currently trades just below the $82.00 mark, down nearly 4% for the day.
Gold prices rose in India on Wednesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
Gold (XAU/USD) attracts buyers for the second consecutive day on Wednesday and climbs to the $5,223 area during the Asian session, back closer to a one-week high touched the previous day.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has proposed the largest release of oil reserves in its history in an effort to lower crude prices that have soared during the US-Israel conflict with Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
Silver (XAG/USD) trades with a positive bias for the fourth straight day on Wednesday, though it lacks bullish conviction and remains below a one-week high set the previous day. The white metal currently trades just below the $89.00 mark, up nearly 2% for the day, and seems poised to climb further.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil price gave up gains from the previous session, trading around $81.70 per barrel during the Asian hours on Wednesday.
The Israel Defense Forces said that it had unleashed a new wave of strikes on Iran, shortly after a round of explosions was heard in Tehran.
Gold price (XAU/USD) holds steady near $5,190 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The precious metal steadies after a period of volatility following signals of potential de-escalation in Middle East tensions.
Gold price (XAU/USD) rallies on Tuesday as the US Dollar (USD) retreats after Oil prices edge lower, reflecting the Greenback's close correlation with crude. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades at $5,187, up more than 0.50%.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) remains volatile on Tuesday, with sharp two-way swings as traders continue to assess the evolving geopolitical situation in the Middle East and its impact on global energy markets.
Silver (XAG/USD) trades on a firm footing on Tuesday, hovering around $89.55 at the time of writing, up 2.90% on the day.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil corrects lower on Tuesday, with the price trading around $82.30 at the time of writing, down 1.15% on the day as markets reassess supply risks following comments from international energy officials.
Ryosei Akazawa, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, said that he discussed the energy situation and the possibility of releasing oil reserves with G7 energy ministers in a Reuters News on Tuesday.
Commerzbank’s Carsten Fritsch highlights how Brent and WTI have reversed an initial war-driven spike and stresses that the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz blockade remain central for Oil, while G7 reserve releases and large OECD stocks could only temporarily offset lost Gulf supply.
TD Securities Senior Commodity Strategist Daniel Ghali highlights surprisingly weak Gold demand since the onset of the war, with OTC interest fading after the first session and volumes resembling a summer lull.
Commerzbank’s FX & Commodity Analyst Volkmar Baur highlights robust Chinese imports of iron ore and copper ore, pointing to rising domestic copper production despite negative treatment charges.
Gold (XAU/USD) trades on a firm note on Tuesday, building on the previous day’s rebound from levels near $5,000.
Commerzbank’s Thu Lan Nguyen reports that Gold has recovered as Trump’s signal of a possible end to the Iran war eased rate-hike fears.
Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Tuesday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $89.34 per troy ounce, up 2.66% from the $87.03 it cost on Monday.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil price remains in the positive territory despite experiencing heavy volatility, trading around $86.50 per barrel during the European hours on Tuesday.
OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong attribute Gold’s pullback toward USD5015/oz to liquidity needs and profit‑taking rather than weaker fundamentals.
Rabobank strategists Molly Schwartz and Michael Every highlight extreme volatility in Brent, which spiked towards $120 before closing below $90, driven by Saudi supply disruptions, G7 stockpile plans and US policy options.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil prices regain positive traction following the previous day's dramatic turnaround from the highest level since June 2022 and climb back above the $88.00 mark during the Asian session on Tuesday.
Gold (XAU/USD) builds on the overnight goodish rebound from the vicinity of the $5,000 psychological mark and attracts some follow-through buying during the Asian session on Tuesday.
Gold prices rose in India on Tuesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $86.40 during the early Asian trading hours on Tuesday. The WTI price faces extreme volatility following a massive spike to nearly $120 per barrel in the previous session.
Gold price (XAU/USD) trades with mild gains near $5,140 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. Persistent geopolitical risks in the Middle East provide some support to the precious metal despite recent selling pressure.
Gold (XAU/USD) trims some of its earlier losses on Monday, yet it remains below its opening price by over 1.50% as shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz sent West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil prices up more than 30%, to near to $113 a barrel. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades at $5,090.
MUFG’s Senior Currency Analyst Michael Wan assesses how higher Oil prices and a prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure could affect Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas policy.