Commodities Analysis & Opinion

EU attempting to revive Iran nuclear deal with market staying pessimistic  Crude prices could rebound from oversold conditions but stay off 2022 highs Both Iran, US likely looking for 'win' or...

Saudi Aramco hints at higher output as world economy shows signs of slowing US Gulf of Mexico oil production back to normal after last week’s brief outage Gold futures hold above $1,800 in...

Betting on the outcome of natural disasters is part of a commodity trader’s life. More unfortunate is praying for the worst consequences possible, especially if that’s what the position...

Fundamentals evolving toward a looser supply/demand situation Despite colder outlook, gas futures leaped some 8% in last two days No signs yet of storms that usually add to supply fears If it’s...

All eyes on U.S. CPI  Precious metals have made post-nonfarm payroll highs Silver’s hammer monthly candle off key long-term support suggests low might be in Precious metals have been able...

Seven weeks until next US rate hike Stronger-than-forecast July CPI could hurt gold But the damage likely won’t last given bullion’s recent momentum Is gold’s inflation-play...

Starbucks’ sales roar while the raw price of arabica coffee plummets The disconnect is in production of cocoa beans, which is above need Technicals suggest arabica could go to as low as $1.77...

July CPI reading on Wednesday eagerly awaited across markets Headline inflation expected to cool, though it could surprise to the upside Oil, gold prices remain in a tight range ahead of the CPI...

US gas futures face bearish pressure as output rises, summer heat wanes $8.50 could be a resistance; with a break beneath $7.50 opening the door to $6.50 Freeport stays a factor, though a faster...

Trade awaits OPEC+ output decision but US jobs report could matter more   No concession on Fed rate hikes if nonfarm payrolls remain strong Higher rates will feed dollar strength, another...

Pelosi's Taiwan trip provokes China Worries investors  Treasuries and the dollar rally siphoning demand from gold  Geopolitical tensions have risen on concerns about US House Speaker Nancy...

From Pelosi in Taiwan to plummeting dollar and yields, gold has reasons to rally Last week’s gain of 2.2% was gold’s best week in 4 months Notion of peaking Fed rate hikes could send...

Crude prices will depend on OPEC meeting vs. U.S. jobs data/Fed rate hike Gold will take a cue from dollar/yields ahead of the July jobs report due Friday Minneapolis Fed’s Kashkari says market...

First US recession since pandemic signals Fed will stop super-sized rate hikes Dollar, Treasury yields weaken, opening bullish path for gold Chartists say yellow metal must hold above $1,750 in...