Brent Crude Retreats 13.1% in 21 Days as Markets Reprice Middle East Risk Premiums
Data tracked by Masadir Economics showed Brent crude falling 13.1% over the last 21 days, representing a decline of roughly $15 per barrel
Oil Rebounds Toward $105 as Iran-Hormuz Risks Revive Inflation Fears
Brent crude futures rose 2.3% to $104.96 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate gained 1.8% to trade near $98.08 per barrel..
US Reportedly Offers Temporary Iran Oil Sanctions Waiver as Hormuz Talks Move Global Markets
Brent crude reversed earlier gains following the report and traded around $109 per barrel as traders weighed the possibility of partial normalization
IEA warns record oil inventory drawdown is turning Hormuz disruption into a global inflation shock
IEA said global observed oil inventories fell by 129 million barrels in March and by another 117 million barrels in April
What You Need to Know: Why Gold Prices Are Falling Today
Gold slid to $4,572.52 per ounce today, down 2.60% over the past 24 hours, after touching a session high of $4,712.23
China’s fuel demand slowdown deepens as high oil prices accelerate EV transition and refinery pressure
China’s gasoline consumption decline 5.5% this year, marking the second-largest contraction on record after the collapse triggered by Covid lockdown
Oil Surges Above $104 as Trump Rejects Iran Proposal and Hormuz Risks Intensify
Oil prices surged above $104 as Trump rejected Iran's proposal, raising Hormuz disruption fears and fueling inflation, supply, and security concerns.
Gold Climbs Above $4,700 as Iran Deal Signals Ease Inflation Fears and Dollar Weakens
Gold rose above $4,700 as Iran-US deal talks eased inflation fears and weakened the dollar, boosting gold's appeal after recent declines.
History Has Returned - and It Could Take Gold to $14,000
Deutsche Bank says geopolitical shifts could push gold to $14,000/oz, as central banks boost gold reserves over the dollar.
Gold and Silver Post Weekly Losses - Four Forces Behind the Pullback
Gold fell 2.02% and silver 1.6% this week, mainly due to easing geopolitical risks, higher US yields, profit-taking, and weak industrial demand.
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