Crude oil rises to June highs amid renewed US-Iran tensions
Oil prices hit their highest since June as US-Iran conflict escalates, driving risk premium higher.
03/09/2026 11:338 min read
Commodities
Sugar price surges 30% in five weeks to highest level since April 2025
Sugar prices surged nearly 30% in five weeks to 18.15 cents per pound, the highest since April 2025, fueled by supply disruptions and speculative funds.
03/09/2026 10:279 min read
Gold bounces from near-four-week low, recovers above $4,400
Gold rebounded from a near-four-week low to trade above $4,400, with technical levels and the upcoming US jobs report in focus.
03/09/2026 08:027 min read
US warships escort 18 million barrels through Hormuz in single day
US escorts 40 tankers carrying 18 million barrels through Strait of Hormuz in a single-day wartime high.
03/09/2026 00:3119 min read
Oil benchmarks reach highest since late July amid US-Iran strikes
Oil rose to late-July highs after US-Iran strikes and a large crude inventory draw, but resistance at current levels stalled further gains.
02/09/2026 22:5221 min read
Dutch central bank moves gold from US, Canada to London over geopolitical concerns
The Dutch central bank moved 86 tonnes of gold from the US and Canada to London between March and August, citing geopolitical unrest.
02/09/2026 21:3318 min read
Washington headlines mount as administration tackles multiple issues
A flood of headlines from Washington on beef, oil, China, AI, bonds, and Japan as officials tout plans but face delivery challenges.
02/09/2026 18:1112 min read
US crude oil inventories fall more than forecast, price rebounds from low
EIA data showed a larger-than-expected crude inventory draw of 4.45M barrels. Crude oil rebounded from $88.97 to $90.05, but remains down on the day.
02/09/2026 15:019 min read
Coinbase Co-Founder Targets Venezuelan Oil Blocks
Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam reportedly seeks control of three Venezuelan oil fields amid US contract reshuffle.
02/09/2026 13:1310 min read
European Gas Hits 3-Year High as Storage Falls to 13-Year Low
European natural gas prices surged to a three-year high as storage levels fell to a 13-year low, raising winter supply concerns.
02/09/2026 11:418 min read
Gold futures slide more than 8% - is a dip-buying opportunity near?
Gold futures down over 8% from August peak; dip-buying opportunity conditional on reclaiming 4,360-4,361.
02/09/2026 11:1537 min read
Silver Slumps as Warsh Hawkish Comments Tighten Conditions; CPI in Focus
Silver fell after Fed Chair Warsh's hawkish remarks, reversing Treasury gains. Market eyes US CPI data for rate path clues.
02/09/2026 09:028 min read
Gold's slide continues as buyers lose steam, technical outlook weakens
Gold extended its decline, breaking below key technical levels amid rising bond yields and geopolitical tensions.
02/09/2026 05:315 min read
Trump signals no urgency for Iran talks, highlights Hormuz control
Trump denies urgency for Iran talks, says US pressure is working and the Strait of Hormuz is under control.
02/09/2026 01:3112 min read
US strikes at Iranian oil tankers mark escalation in Hormuz deterrence strategy
US struck two Iranian tankers under new tanker-for-tanker policy to deter Hormuz attacks. About 100 targets hit; Iran's retaliation largely intercepted.
02/09/2026 00:5519 min read