Diplomatic standoff between US and Iran deepens after Qatari efforts fail
Qatari mediation made little progress, raising chances of renewed combat. US officials believe Trump may order major operations after midterms.
29/09/2026 22:5916 min read
Commodities
Tracy Shuchart Discusses the Commodities Supercycle and Bitcoin
Senior economist Tracy Shuchart discusses oil market tightening, refining shortages, and implications for BTC and hard assets.
29/09/2026 20:576 min read
Private oil inventory survey reveals crude build, defying draw forecasts
A private survey shows an unexpected crude oil build, contrary to the expected draw.
29/09/2026 20:512 min read
Silver vulnerable to more losses as US-Iran talks dominate focus
Silver faces continued downside risk as US-Iran talks remain the key market focus.
29/09/2026 09:3110 min read
Gold's selloff pauses as US-Iran talks rekindle deal hopes
Gold paused its slide as US-Iran dialogue revived deal expectations. Traders now await diplomatic outcomes for price catalysts.
29/09/2026 07:329 min read
State Street strategist says gold may test $4,000 on rate jitters, still sees $5,000 in six months
State Street sees gold potentially dipping to $4,000 on rate fears but still targets $5,000 within six months.
29/09/2026 01:2415 min read
Trump weighs red diesel rule changes as alternative to export ban
Tax-exempt red diesel is being considered by the White House to lower fuel prices as an alternative to a diesel export ban.
29/09/2026 00:5221 min read
Oil edges higher after Trump rejects Hormuz reopening plan; diplomacy caps gains
Crude finished a volatile session modestly higher, with supply fears trumping hopes of a US-Iran breakthrough after Trump dismissed the Hormuz proposal.
28/09/2026 21:2320 min read
Goldman warns diesel export restrictions could raise US gasoline costs
Goldman Sachs analysis finds a US diesel export ban would initially lower diesel prices but eventually raise gasoline prices and disrupt global markets.
28/09/2026 19:317 min read
Oil retreats as reports point to revived US-Iran talks on amended seven-day Hormuz plan
Oil prices fell on reports of a possible resumption of US-Iran talks focused on an amended version of the seven-day Hormuz proposal.
28/09/2026 12:454 min read
Transport costs emerge as the next phase of the oil crisis
Middle East conflict drives shipping costs to over a quarter of oil prices, keeping inflation risks alive even if crude stabilizes.
28/09/2026 07:128 min read
U.S. diesel export ban would trim American prices 4% and push European costs higher, Goldman says
Goldman Sachs says a US diesel export ban would lower American prices by 4% and raise European costs by 2%, while risking higher gasoline prices at home.
28/09/2026 02:2113 min read
Gold slides under $4,230 as a support shelf from Sept 24-25 breaks
Gold slid below $4,230 after a support shelf built from Sept 24-25 lows and repeatedly tested gave way; the hourly close was $4,230.84.
28/09/2026 01:127 min read
Gold edges lower while oil stays elevated amid Hormuz tensions and inflation worries
Gold slipped on Monday as oil prices held gains due to the Strait of Hormuz standoff and higher inflation expectations, offsetting safe-haven demand.
27/09/2026 23:1214 min read
Iran sticks to diplomatic stance as unverified Hormuz strike threatens oil open
Iran holds diplomatic line amid unverified Hormuz missile strike, Trump rejects offer but sees further talks. Saudi Arabia faces widening threat from Houthiβ¦
27/09/2026 20:0217 min read