Gold, crude oil, industrial metals and agricultural products: supply and demand, inventories and geopolitical risk.
Hormuz crude flows are near 76% of prewar levels, but refined fuel shipments stay low and diesel prices remain high; full recovery is not seen before 2027.
GasBuddy's Patrick De Haan says Trump's dyed diesel order will not cut pump prices for most drivers due to state law obstacles and tax complications.
President Trump signed an order removing the restriction on tax-exempt red-dyed diesel, allowing all buyers to purchase it as diesel prices stay elevated.
President Trump claims the Strait of Hormuz is no longer a factor in gas prices, pointing to refineries, but tanker attacks persist and prices have risen.
Aramco's CEO warned rebuilding global oil inventories after Hormuz reopens could take up to two years, citing critically low stock levels.
Bundesbank chief Nagel says central banks should keep buying gold despite high yields, citing geopolitical risk and debt concerns.
Rickards warns stablecoins endanger bond markets, sees $10,000 gold by mid-2027.
Crude oil rallied on Middle East supply concerns; technical levels at $90.77 and $91.85 are key.
Oil fell after G7 agreed to release 100 million barrels from emergency reserves and as Middle East crude exports rose. Bitcoin and gold gained.
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Crude oil consolidates as US-Iran talks proceed and Hormuz attacks persist. Technicals show channel trading with support near 88.00 and resistance at 110.00.
Gold briefly rose after a softer-than-expected NFP report but quickly gave back those gains as attention remains on US-Iran developments.
Gold struggles near $4,140 as bond yields stay high, offsetting a soft US jobs report.
Saudi Aramco cuts Arab Light crude price for Asia by $3, widest discount since June 2020. Heavier grades cut $5. Europe prices rise.
Crude prices fell in early Monday trade as supply-side relief from G7 releases and Gulf exports outweighed geopolitical risks from Houthi attacks.