Broad Profit-Taking Pressures Precious and Industrial Metals Despite Historic Monthly Gains
Metals fell on profit-taking after record gains, but monthly performance stayed strong due to a weak dollar and ongoing geopolitical risks.
Middle East Tensions and Weak Dollar Drive Brent Oil Above $69
Brent oil tops $69 as Middle East tensions and a weak dollar boost prices; supply risks and geopolitical uncertainty drive gains.
Gold Surpasses $5,500 per Ounce Amid Dollar Weakness and Rising Geopolitical Risks
Gold hit a record $5,500/oz, driven by a weak dollar, Fed policy uncertainty, and rising US-Iran tensions, boosting demand as a safe haven.
Brent Crude Holds Above $67 Amid Supply Disruptions and Geopolitical Risks
Brent crude stays above $67 as supply disruptions, US storms, and geopolitical risks boost prices; weak dollar also supports oil.
Gold Surpasses $5,200 per Ounce on Weaker Dollar, Silver Hits New Highs
Gold tops $5,200/oz and silver nears $115/oz as a weak US dollar boosts demand; silver outpaces gold on strong Asian and retail interest.
Deutsche Bank: Gold Could Reach $6,000 per Ounce in 2026 Amid Shift to Real Assets
Deutsche Bank projects gold could hit $6,000/oz by 2026 as investors shift to real assets amid global uncertainty and strong safe-haven demand.
Silver Surges, Gold Holds Firm, Copper Faces Pressure Amid Trade Risks and Fed Anticipation
Silver and gold surge on safe-haven demand, trade risks, and Fed anticipation; copper drops on rising inventories and weak Chinese demand.
Iraq Boosts Energy Investments to Achieve Self-Sufficiency and Shift Toward Exporting Refined Oil Products
Iraq boosts oil and gas investments to achieve self-sufficiency, increase refining, and shift to exporting higher-value refined products.
Economist Mohamed El-Erian: Gold Could Reach $6,000 per Ounce in 2026 Amid Exceptional Pricing Phase
Mohamed El-Erian predicts gold may hit $6,000/oz in 2026 amid rising economic, financial, and geopolitical risks and market volatility.
Historic Cold Wave Pushes US Natural Gas Prices to Highest Level Since 2022
US natural gas prices hit highest since 2022 after a cold wave disrupts supply, spiking demand and prompting record electricity use.
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