Oil slips through near-term support; sellers test control
Crude oil dropped below its 100-hour moving average and swing area support, with sellers eyeing a potential downside target at $88.77.
25/09/2026 16:318 min read
Commodities
Gold Analysis: Renewed Deal Hopes Balance Pressure from US Data
Gold declined after Trump's comments on Iran and strong US PMIs, but renewed deal hopes and Strait of Hormuz reopening offer support.
25/09/2026 08:328 min read
Copper Hits Record $6.95, Outshining Gold in 2026
Copper futures hit a record $6.95/lb on Sept 22, outpacing gold's flat 2026 amid supply tightness and AI demand.
25/09/2026 02:148 min read
Crude climbs to weekly high as Houthi attacks overshadow Hormuz deal hopes
Oil prices rose to a one-week high after Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia, but gains were trimmed by reports of a potential US-Iran deal on the Strait of Hormuz.
24/09/2026 20:5218 min read
US, Iran reported in talks on phased Hormuz reopening and blockade relief
Reuters sources report US-Iran discussions on a phased arrangement to reopen Hormuz and lift the blockade; crude dropped to $94.55, yields eased.
24/09/2026 16:346 min read
Gasoline Costs Likely to Rise If US Blocks Diesel Exports, Bank Warns
Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs warn a US diesel export ban could push gasoline prices up as refiners cut output, while Trump weighs the curb.
24/09/2026 13:589 min read
Webinar to Address Gold Trading, Market Noise, and Broker Checks Ahead of Q4
InvestingLive and Base Markets host a free webinar on October 13, 2026, covering gold trading, market noise, broker checks, and risk management.
24/09/2026 13:0115 min read
Gold retreats to near last week's bottom as 10-year yield surpasses 5.10%
Gold prices declined toward last week's lows as 10-year Treasury yields rose above 5.10%, pressuring the non-yielding metal.
24/09/2026 10:136 min read
Goldman lowers end-2026 gold forecast to $4,650, keeps $5,400 target for 2027
Goldman cut its end-2026 gold forecast to $4,650/oz from $4,900, kept $5,400 target for 2027, citing central bank buying.
23/09/2026 23:1214 min read
Moscow pares gas output and LNG export forecasts ahead of EU halt on purchases
Russia's economy ministry cut 2026 gas output and LNG export forecasts as the EU prepares to halt purchases.
23/09/2026 21:1314 min read
Crude jumps nearly 4% as Hormuz talks stall, diesel swings
Brent settled up nearly 4% as diplomacy stalled, while diesel fluctuated on conflicting US export ban reports. US crude stocks rose unexpectedly.
23/09/2026 20:5317 min read
Trump administration nears 90-day diesel export ban despite cabinet opposition
The White House edges closer to a 90-day diesel export ban, with Trump reportedly ready to announce within days, despite cabinet opposition.
23/09/2026 20:3220 min read
White House denies report on potential diesel export ban plan
The White House dismisses a Politico report on a 90-day diesel export ban as 'fake news,' despite Trump's earlier comments.
23/09/2026 18:044 min read
Weekly crude stock build surprises with 2.969 million barrel increase
U.S. crude inventories rose 2.969 million barrels, contrary to expectations for a decline. Gasoline and distillates fell.
23/09/2026 14:417 min read
Traders Pile Into Record Oil Bets Targeting $70
Traders set a record for Brent put options, betting oil could fall to $70 by December. Prices have already dropped over 10% in eight days.
23/09/2026 14:2610 min read