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. 

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) trades around $85 early in the Asian session on Friday, its lowest since mid-April. The black gold fell alongside the US Dollar (USD) following a proclamation from United States (US) President Donald Trump announcing a settlement of war with Iran.

Silver price advances over 4% after bouncing off daily lows of $61.51 after US President Donald Trump cancelled scheduled attacks against Iran this evening, saying that final points have been approved. At the time of writing, the XAG/USD trades at $65.91.

Gold (XAU/USD) price trims some of its earlier losses, turning positive on Thursday, up by 0.58% as the resolution of the Middle East conflict seems far off amid US-Iran exchanges of fire, which could delay negotiations. The XAU/USD trades at $4,091 after reaching a six-month low of $4,023.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) trades around $89.50 on Thursday at the time of writing, down 0.86% on the day, as investors trim positions following the recent rally driven by Middle East tensions.

BNY’s Bob Savage highlights that Oil initially spiked on renewed U.S.–Iran tensions before easing, but analysts remain concerned about supply risks and the durability of any peace deal.

Silver (XAG/USD) extends its bearish move on Thursday and trades around $63.00, down 0.58% on the day at the time of writing.

Gold (XAU/USD) slides to a six-month low on Thursday, wiping out all the gains recorded this year as a combination of hawkish central bank expectations and technical selling keeps buyers on the sidelines.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), futures on NYMEX, trade almost 3% lower to near $87.60 during the European trading session on Thursday.

Gold (XAU/USD) trades with minor gains on Thursday but remains struggling below $4,100, amid geopolitical uncertainty and rising bets on Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hikes.

Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Thursday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $64.05 per troy ounce, up 1.05% from the $63.39 it cost on Wednesday.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price pares its recent gains from the previous day, trading around $87.60 per barrel during the European hours on Thursday.

Danske Research Team notes that Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed and reported attacks on vessels, while the US launched new strikes on Iranian targets. Brent crude has climbed toward USD 95/bbl on these developments.

ING’s Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey note Gold prices are retreating as investors reassess US monetary policy after data showing still persistent inflation risks.

Silver price (XAG/USD) claws back its early losses and rises to near $64.10 during the early European trading session on Thursday. The white metal attracts bids amid hopes that the April ceasefire between the United States (US) and Iran remains intact despite the exchange of attacks this week.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $89.50 during the early European trading hours on Thursday. The WTI price edges higher amid renewed skirmishes between the United States (US) and Iran. 

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

Gold (XAU/USD) fades a modest Asian session bounce to the $4,118 region, though it manages to hold above the lowest level since November 2025 set earlier this Thursday.

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it began "additional self-defense strikes" on Wednesday against "multiple targets in Iran,” the Guardian reported. The US military added, "The strikes are in response to Iran's unwarranted and continued aggression.”