United States API Weekly Crude Oil Stock came in at -2.188M below forecasts (-1.65M) in May 8

Gold (XAU/USD) price falls more than 1% on Tuesday as US inflation came in hotter than expected, prompting investors to price out Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts in 2026. The XAU/USD pair trades at $4,678 after reaching a daily high of $4,773.

Commerzbank’s Barbara Lambrecht and colleagues note Brent has jumped as Iran–US tensions escalate and US policy debates gasoline tax relief. China’s crude Oil imports fell sharply in April, with further declines expected as shipments from Saudi Arabia and Iran drop.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude Oil rallies more than 3% on Tuesday as fading hopes for a near-term end to the US-Iran war continue to fuel concerns over supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.

Silver (XAG/USD) declines on Tuesday, stalling a four-day winning streak, the white metal trading around $84.10 at the time of writing, down 2.18% on the day.

Commerzbank strategists highlight concerns from India’s jewellery industry about a potential further setback in Indian Gold jewellery demand, which is important for the physical Gold market.

Gold (XAU/USD) shows moderate losses on Tuesday, trading a few pips below the $4,700 level at the time of writing after failing to find acceptance above $4,770 earlier on the day.

Gold (XAU/USD) reverses earlier gains on Tuesday as fading hopes for a near-term breakthrough in US-Iran negotiations and a modest rebound in the US Dollar (USD) weigh on the precious metal ahead of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data release.

Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Tuesday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $84.29 per troy ounce, down 2.00% from the $86.01 it cost on Monday.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), futures on NYMEX, is 2.6% higher to near $98.00 during the European trading session on Tuesday. The oil price gains sharply amid growing doubts that the temporary ceasefire between the United States (US) and Iran, announced in early April, would last long.

Rabobank's Senior Market Strategist Benjamin Picton notes that Brent and WTI have reacted only modestly to renewed United States (US)-Iran tensions, with Brent holding near $105 and WTI below $100.

ING’s Commodities Strategist Ewa Manthey explains why Gold has dropped about 12% since the Iran conflict began, despite its reputation as a safe haven. She argues the move reflects macro headwinds from higher Oil prices, stronger US Dollar (USD) and elevated real yields.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price extends its gains for the second successive day, trading around $95.80 during the Asian hours on Tuesday. Crude oil prices are surging as Middle East tensions are threatening the world’s most critical energy transit route.

Gold prices fell in India on Tuesday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.

Silver price (XAG/USD) holds onto its almost week-long rally to near $86.50 during the Asian trading session on Tuesday. The white metal trades firmly even as oil prices are broadly stable amid fears that military actions between the United States (US) and Iran could resume.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $95.70 during the early Asian trading hours on Tuesday. The WTI price edges higher amid renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. 

US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire between the United States (US) and Iran is on “massive life support” after he rejected Tehran’s latest peace offer, which he called “simply unacceptable,” Bloomberg reported on Monday.

Gold price (XAU/USD) trades in positive territory around $4,750 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. The precious metal edges higher as traders assess developments in the United States (US)-Iran diplomacy and await key US inflation data, which is due later on Tuesday. 

Gold (XAU/USD) price advances modestly by 0.30% on Monday as the Iran-US conflict resolution stalls following Tehran’s proposal, which was disregarded by US President Donald Trump, who said that it was “totally unacceptable.” At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades at $4,726 after bouncing off daily

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil posts strong gains on Monday, with the US benchmark trading around $94.70 at the time of writing, up 3.18% on the day after opening the week with a significant bullish gap.

Silver (XAG/USD) extends its rally on Monday and trades around $84.85 at the time of writing, up 5.60% on the day. The white metal continues its bullish momentum, breaking to fresh two-month highs, supported by strong safe-haven demand amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Gold (XAU/USD) opens the week with a bearish gap as persistent uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran war continues to fuel Oil-driven inflation fears, maintaining pressure on central banks to keep borrowing costs elevated.

Gold (XAU/USD) pulls back from last week’s high on Monday, reaching session lows a few dollars above the $4,650 level at the time of writing.

Silver prices (XAG/USD) broadly unchanged on Monday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $80.29 per troy ounce, broadly unchanged 0.08% from the $80.35 it cost on Friday.

Crude Oil prices have opened the week in a bullish tone, following US President Donald Trump’s rejection of Iran’s latest peace proposal. The US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) has jumped by about $4, from Friday’s close around $91.75 to $95.70 at the time of writing.

Societe Generale analysts Michael Haigh, Ben Hoff and Jeremy Sellem argue that reopening the Strait of Hormuz will unleash a double Oil supply shock into an already tightening market.

UOB Global Economics & Markets Research highlights that WTI and Brent futures rebounded modestly on Friday but still logged their largest weekly declines since April 2026.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), futures on NYMEX, is up 5.2% to near $96.60 in the Asian trade at the start of the week. The Oil price attracts significant bids as expectations that the United States (US) and Iran will reach a permanent ceasefire in the near term have faded.

Gold prices fell in India on Monday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.

China continued to lead Asia’s push into Gold buying via Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) in April, with Hong Kong registering its highest inflows ever, as Gold prices stabilized after a major pullback in March.