United States EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change above expectations (-1.5M) in July 17: Actual (2.011M)

US President Donald Trump issued a fresh warning to Iran on Wednesday, threatening strikes on the country’s infrastructure if Tehran targets vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

WTI extends its rebound on Wednesday as rising tensions in the Middle East disrupt Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. At the time of writing, WTI trades around $86.20 after reaching an intraday high of $87.83, its highest level since June 11.

Gold (XAU/USD) climbs to a two-week high on Wednesday as bargain hunters step in near the $4,000 mark, while traders weigh Middle East risks and the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy outlook.

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Silver (XAG/USD) trades around $59.35 at the time of writing on Wednesday, up 0.94% on the day, as persistent safe-haven demand offsets the negative impact of rising inflation expectations.

Gold (XAU/USD) extends gains for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday, standing comfortably above $4,100, unfazed by the risk-off market amid rising tensions in Iran and higher Oil prices.

Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Wednesday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $59.50 per troy ounce, up 1.19% from the $58.80 it cost on Tuesday.

ING strategists Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey highlight growing Oil supply disruptions across the Middle East and Black Sea. They note risks to Saudi crude exports via the Red Sea, renewed Persian Gulf tensions, and halted Kazakhstan flows through Russia’s CPC terminal.

Oil prices continue rallying on Wednesday as hostilities in Iran threaten to escalate out of control, and reports of vessels turning around in the Red Sea heighten concerns about supply disruptions.

Silver price (XAG/USD) gives back some of its early gains, but is still 0.8% higher at around $59.25 during the European trading session on Wednesday.

ING’s commodities team notes Gold and Silver have extended gains on dip-buying and geopolitical concerns in the Middle East. They highlight Gold trading above $4,000/oz and Silver near $60/oz, supported by safe-haven flows and stronger industrial metals sentiment.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $84.90 during the early European trading hours on Wednesday. The WTI rises as rising tensions in the Middle East raise fears of further disruptions to global oil supplies and international trade.  

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

US President Donald Trump approved a landmark agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. 

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said that it completed another night of attacks that targeted “military operations centers, maritime capabilities, aircraft hangars, drone storage facilities, and military logistics infrastructure to further degrade Iran’s ability to threaten commercial sh

Gold price (XAU/USD) gains ground to around $4,080 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The precious metal rebounds as safe-haven demand intensified globally after retreating to the $4,000 psychological level in the previous session. 

United States API Weekly Crude Oil Stock above forecasts (-1.5M) in July 17: Actual (2.603M)

Silver price (XAG/USD) surges over 4.50% on Tuesday, reaching five-day highs, clearing $59.00 as buyers push the white metal to test a downslope resistance trendline near the $59.65/$50.75 range, about to surpass the $60.00 mark.

Gold price surges on Tuesday during the North American session, up by more than 1.50% amid continued missile strikes between the US and Iran despite mediators' efforts to end the war. The XAU/USD trades at $4,071

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) trades around $84.40 at the time of writing on Tuesday, up 2.58% on the day, as concerns over global Oil supplies continue to support prices despite hopes for a diplomatic de-escalation in the Middle East.

Silver (XAG/USD) rallies to around $58.85 on Tuesday at the time of writing, up 4.31% on the day. The white metal is supported by strong safe-haven demand as investors continue to monitor escalating tensions between the United States (US) and Iran.

BNY’s Geoff Yu notes that the U.S.–Iran confrontation and Houthi threats in the Red Sea are sustaining a geopolitical premium in Brent and WTI. Brent has risen toward $88 per barrel, with risks that Strait of Hormuz disruptions further tighten Oil supply.

Gold (XAU/USD) edges higher on Tuesday as buying interest around the $4,000 psychological level supports prices, while traders assess developments in the Middle East and their potential economic fallout. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades around $4,058, up 1.27% on the day.

Gold price (XAU/USD) is up 1.5% to near $4,067 during the European trading session on Tuesday. The precious metal outperforms as the rally in oil prices has stalled, with investors turning confident that negotiations between the United States (US) and Iran towards peace have resumed.

Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Tuesday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $58.96 per troy ounce, up 4.54% from the $56.40 it cost on Monday.

OCBC’s Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong highlight rising geopolitical risks around Middle East supply routes, warning that a deeper conflict could push Oil back above USD100/bbl and revive volatility.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – struggles to capitalize on the previous day's late rebound from the $79.50-$79.45 area and trades with a negative bias through the first half of the European session on Tuesday.

ING Commodities Strategists Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey report Copper prices are supported by tightening physical conditions in China. Yangshan import premiums have surged on scrap shortages and smelter maintenance outages, while Chinese and LME inventories are low.

MUFG’s Michael Wan notes that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have shifted more Middle East Oil flows toward the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb, increasing vulnerability to regional conflict.