Articles by Rebecca Torres
Natural Gas Holds Near $2.80 After Smaller Storage Build, Summer Demand Looms
U.S. natural gas futures closed near $2.80/MMBtu after a smaller-than-expected storage build of 63 bcf. The EIA projects Henry Hub at $3.10 for Q2 and Q3, with LNG exports set to hit 17.0 bcf/d in 2026.
Gold Surges to $4,720 as Geopolitical and Economic Crosscurrents Drive Rally
Gold rallied 2.3% to $4,719.68 on a softer dollar and easing Iran tensions, but faces resistance near $4,780-$4,900 as Fed policy and geopolitical risks loom.
Peso Strengthens to 3-Week High as Dollar Weakens Despite Strong US Jobs Data
The Mexican peso surged to a three-week high near 17.19 per dollar on Friday, driven by a weakening dollar even after stronger-than-expected US jobs data. Banxico cut rates by 25 bps to 6.50% and signaled an end to its easing cycle.
Gasoline Prices to Stay Elevated Despite Potential Iran Deal, Analysts Warn
U.S. gasoline prices remain near 2022 highs above $4.54 per gallon as geopolitical tensions near the Strait of Hormuz continue to disrupt oil flows, with analysts forecasting no return to pre-war levels before 2027.
Mixed Lean Hog Futures Amid Strong Pork Export Sales
Lean hog futures showed mixed results Thursday, with front months declining while later contracts gained, as USDA reported strong pork export sales.
Gold ETFs Attract $6.6B in April as Bullion Rebounds; Crowding Risk Emerges
Global gold ETFs attracted $6.6 billion in April, reversing March outflows, as spot gold climbed for a third day. GLD assets reached $156.3 billion, but analysts warn of crowding risk.
Oil Dips Below $100 as US-Iran Talks Progress, Gas Prices Remain Elevated
Brent crude dropped below $100 a barrel Thursday as the US and Iran moved toward a temporary halt in hostilities, though US gasoline prices remained near multi-year highs at $4.558 per gallon.
Glencore Shares Dip as Ex-Dividend Date Arrives Amid Mixed Production Outlook
Glencore shares slipped 0.4% to 566.6 pence in London Thursday, trading ex-dividend after a rally fueled by strong copper output and marketing earnings expectations.
Gold Rallies on Dollar Weakness, Focus Shifts to US Jobs Data
Gold extended its rally on Thursday, climbing 1% as the dollar softened and Treasury yields fell. Investors now await the April US jobs report for further direction.
Brent Crude Dips Below $100 as Iran Talks Progress, Supply Constraints Persist
Brent crude slipped below $100 as traders weigh Iran peace talks, but U.S. inventories fell sharply, distillate stocks hit 2005 lows, and Asian fuel exports plunged, keeping supply concerns front and center.