Commodities

July 12, 2025
Commodities, News

Oil Prices Hover as Market Watches Tariffs, OPEC Cutbacks, and Geopolitical Risk

Global oil markets treaded cautiously on Thursday, with Brent and WTI crude logging minor gains amid a tug-of-war between tight near-term supply, rising geopolitical uncertainty, and demand-side stress triggered...

July 10, 2025
Commodities, News

Trump’s 50% Copper Tariff Reshapes Global Trade Strategy and Industrial Planning

In a move poised to reshape global industrial and trade strategies, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on copper imports, citing the need to “restore strategic control”...

July 9, 2025
Commodities, Forex

Trade Turmoil Drives Dollar Surge While Asian Markets Split Over U.S. Tariffs

The U.S. dollar climbed to its strongest level in roughly two-and-a-half weeks on Wednesday, as President Trump’s announcement of steep tariffs on copper (50%), with additional duties looming for...

June 13, 2025
Commodities, News

Middle East Conflict Threatens Oil Supply: Israel Strikes Iran, Prices Soar

Operation Rising Lion intensifies fears of energy‑sector disruption after Israel targeted Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile infrastructure with over 200 aircraft. Iran’s response involved launching more than 100 drones...

June 2, 2025
Commodities, News

Gold Gains Shine as Investors Brace for Prolonged Trade Disputes

With U.S.-China trade tensions simmering once again and tariff hikes adding fuel to the fire, investors are retreating to the age-old safety of gold. The precious metal posted solid...

May 27, 2025
World Economy, Commodities

Global Diamond Trade Faces Turmoil Amid U.S. Tariffs and Market Shifts

The global diamond market is facing a wave of turbulence in the wake of the U.S. government’s decision to implement a 10% import duty on polished diamonds as of...

May 12, 2025
Commodities, News

Aramco’s Green Pivot Stalls: Renewable Spending Stuck at 4.7% of Capex Despite 10% Pledge

Saudi Aramco’s much-touted energy transition strategy shows signs of faltering, with Q1 investments in low-carbon projects totaling just 780million(4.7780million(4.716.6 billion allocated to conventional oil projects. Failed Promises: Market Backlash: Expert...

May 6, 2025
World Economy, Commodities

Asia’s Green Energy Stocks Skyrocket as Carbon Tax Deal Reached: CATL +12%

The landmark adoption of a $50 per ton carbon tax by 13 Asian nations triggered a dramatic rally in renewable energy equities, catapulting shares of battery giant CATL (+12%), wind turbine...

May 5, 2025
Commodities, News

Energy Sector Loses $280B in Market Cap Amid OPEC-Driven Selloff: What’s Next?

The S&P 500 Energy Sector ETF (XLE) plummeted 7.3%, its worst day since the 2020 COVID crash, as OPEC’s announcement sparked panic selling: Biggest Losers: Investor Strategies: Institutional Moves: Goldman...

April 29, 2025
Commodities, News

Miners Under Pressure: Can Gold Stocks Survive a Price Correction?

Gold mining stocks are flashing distress signals, with the NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index underperforming bullion by 14% during the recent pullback – its worst divergence since 2022. Cost...