Cocoa Prices Face Sharp Daily Correction Despite Monthly Gains Amid Volatility
Cocoa prices fell 2.85% daily but remain up 8% monthly; still 49% below last year amid ongoing market volatility and supply concerns.
Labor Strike Hits Capstone's Mantoverde Copper Mine in Chile Amid Demands for Greater Share of Record Profits
Workers at Capstone's Mantoverde copper mine in Chile strike for higher profit share amid record prices, risking major production losses.
Silver Kicks Off 2026 with Record Gains Above $73 Amid Geopolitical and Monetary Shifts
Silver surged to $73/oz in 2026, up 148% year-on-year, driven by supply shortages, US policy shifts, and rising industrial demand.
Gold Starts 2026 with Strong Gains Backed by Historic Momentum
Gold opened 2026 strong at $4,360/oz after a 65% gain in 2025, driven by tariffs, Fed signals, geopolitics, and central bank demand.
Oil Prices Start 2026 Higher Amid Anticipation Over OPEC+ Meeting
Oil prices rose in early 2026 on OPEC+ meeting anticipation, tighter US inventories, and heightened geopolitical tensions.
2025: Oil’s Worst Annual Rout Since the Pandemic - The Collapse of ‘Black Gold’
Oil prices fell over 20% in 2025, their worst drop since 2020, due to oversupply, weak demand, and new US energy policies.
China Tightens Silver Export Controls from January Amid Rising Trade Tensions
China will tighten silver export controls from January, classifying it as strategic, impacting US supply chains amid trade tensions.
Copper Slips in Final 2025 Session Amid Profit-Taking but Records Biggest Annual Gain Since 2009
Copper fell over 1% in 2025's final session but posted its biggest annual gain since 2009, driven by supply issues and strong demand.
Silver Falls Sharply on Profit-Taking After Exceptional Gains in 2025
Silver fell over 5% to $72/oz on profit-taking after 2025 gains, but strong demand and supply constraints support a positive long-term outlook.
Oil Heads for Biggest Annual Loss in Five Years Amid Oversupply Concerns
Oil prices fell 20% in 2025, marking the biggest annual loss since 2020, due to oversupply and weak demand despite geopolitical tensions.
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