Central Banks Scooped Up Gold at Fastest Pace in Over a Year - The Correction Was the Opportunity
Central banks bought gold at fastest pace in Q1 2026, seizing a price dip; Poland, Uzbekistan, China led, as gold's reserve role deepens.
Gold Demand Hit a $193 Billion Record in Q1 2026 - And the Story Behind the Numbers Is More Interesting Than the Headline
Gold demand hit a record $193B in Q1 2026, driven by price surge, strong investment, and central bank buying amid geopolitical and inflation risks.
Oil Holds Above $107 as Iran Submits New Hormuz Proposal - But Peace Remains Elusive
Oil prices stay high as Iran proposes a Hormuz ceasefire, but US suspends talks. Markets remain volatile; peace remains elusive.
Gold Below $4,800: How the Iran War Turned the Safe-Haven Metal Into a Liability
Gold fell below $4,800 as the Iran war caused oil-driven inflation, boosting yields and the dollar, making gold less attractive as a safe haven.
Brent crude falls toward $98 as US-Iran talks offset supply shock from Hormuz disruption
Brent crude drops 3.75% to $98 as US-Iran talks ease risk, but supply remains tight due to Hormuz disruption and OPEC+ output cuts.
European physical oil prices surge toward $150 as US Iran blockade jolts supply fears
European physical oil nears $150/barrel as US Iran blockade sparks supply fears, outpacing futures and signaling a real energy security shock.
Aluminum hits over 4-year high as supply disruptions outweigh demand concerns amid energy crisis
Aluminum prices hit a 4-year high due to Gulf supply disruptions and energy crisis, outweighing weak global demand concerns.
European gas prices surge as Middle East tensions escalate and supply fears intensify
European gas prices surged 12% as Middle East tensions and a US naval blockade raised fears of disrupted global energy supply.
Oil surges above $100 as US imposes blockade on Iranian ports, triggering global supply shock fears
Oil tops $100 as US blocks Iranian ports, sparking supply shock fears; gold drops as markets brace for inflation and trade disruption.
China pays premium for Iranian oil above Brent for first time in years as supply risks reshape market
Chinese refiners now pay above Brent for Iranian oil due to supply risks, marking a shift from past discounts and highlighting supply security needs.
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