Vance predicts Iran war to shift phase in months
Vance said Iran conflict to enter new phase in months; his Hormuz traffic recovery claim disputed by independent trackers.
15/09/2026 21:5314 min read
Commodities News
Gold, crude oil, industrial metals and agricultural products: supply and demand, inventories and geopolitical risk.
Soaring shipping costs squeeze US crude arbitrage to Asia
Shipping costs for US crude to Asia have surged to record levels amid Middle East supply disruptions. Asian refiners continue to buy US barrels despite higher…
15/09/2026 21:4214 min read
Saudi pipeline attacks reveal Iraqi militia capability
Iraqi militias attacked Saudi pipeline, exposing defense gaps. Repair timeline 3-6 weeks; further strikes could make it indefinite.
15/09/2026 19:323 min read
WTI crude hits $106, adding to oil market's mounting troubles
WTI crude rose $4.93 to $106.31, marking an 11th gain in 12 sessions amid a supply crunch and rising geopolitical tensions.
15/09/2026 17:319 min read
Libya output halt pushes oil higher; force majeure possible
Oil prices rose after Libya's NOC halted production at three fields due to protests and warned of force majeure on deliveries.
15/09/2026 14:112 min read
Bullish bias persists in crude oil futures, with resistance at $105.21 tested
Crude oil futures have maintained a bullish bias since late August, with prices surging from $80 to near $105 before consolidating around resistance at $105.21.
15/09/2026 14:016 min read
Gold stays pressured before FOMC rate decision
Gold is pressured ahead of the FOMC decision as markets focus on the dot plot and oil prices.
15/09/2026 12:549 min read
Oil prices hold gains as supply fears persist and diplomatic efforts stall
Crude prices remain supported as Saudi pipeline closure and delayed Hormuz talks raise supply concerns.
15/09/2026 10:419 min read
WTI Oil Recovery Meets Resistance at $103.12-$103.40
WTI crude oil rebounded above $103, but faces resistance at $103.12-$103.40. Holding support is key for further gains.
15/09/2026 05:5226 min read
Pentagon watchdog confirms Iran war munitions strain Trump denied
A Pentagon Inspector General report confirms the Iran war has strained US munitions stockpiles, contradicting administration denials and adding to market…
15/09/2026 04:0119 min read
Gold pulls back to key $4,250 support after August peak—what to watch now
Gold pulled back to retest key $4,250 support after hitting an August high, with the September 14 low at $4,253.58. A close above the downtrend line could…
14/09/2026 23:317 min read
Oil Executives Warn Global Fuel Crisis Has Arrived as Hormuz Closure Bites
Oil executives say a global fuel crisis has arrived as Hormuz closure bites, with diesel at record highs and crude near $101.
14/09/2026 23:0417 min read
Costco motor oil: prices double, purchases capped amid Iran conflict
Amid the Trump-Iran war, Costco has raised motor oil prices and imposed purchase caps, reflecting wider supply chain stress.
14/09/2026 22:3313 min read
Tehran and Washington offer differing explanations for tanker fire in Hormuz
Iran and the US give conflicting accounts of what disabled a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran citing a mine, Washington claiming its own strikes.
14/09/2026 21:1314 min read
US reportedly eyes phased agreement with Iran, Pakistani sources indicate
Oil prices retreat after reports that Washington is pursuing a step-by-step pact with Iran, while Trump comments add to bearish sentiment.
14/09/2026 17:017 min read