Articles by Rebecca Torres
Oman Oil Spill Threatens $72M Cargo, But Markets Stay Calm
A shadow-fleet tanker carrying about 800,000 barrels of Russian crude is leaking off Oman, but markets show little reaction as Hormuz risks remain the key driver.
Oil's Geopolitical Premium Grows as Hormuz Control Dispute Intensifies
Brent crude settled at $88.52, carrying a 10.7% risk premium over fair value, as US-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz persist. Energy stocks rallied, but analysts see potential downside from strong storage levels.
Gold's Rally Bolstered by Central Bank Buying Spree
Gold rallied nearly 10% from June lows, closing at $4,380, as central banks purchased a record 289 tonnes in Q2, signaling strong official-sector support.
Hecla Mining Surges 3.6% as Silver Hits $65, Boosting 2026 Margin Outlook
Hecla Mining (HL) climbed 3.6% to $18.37 as silver hit $65, widening 2026 margins to ~$49/oz. Volume surged 21% above average.
Belgian Gold Find Overshadowed by Investment Flows
Belgium's €9M gold find is trivial compared to central bank and ETF flows. Gold rose 0.91% this week; GLD saw $2B inflows.
Exxon (XOM) Rises as Hormuz Tensions Boost Oil Prices
Exxon (XOM) gained 0.94% to $160.10 as Brent crude jumped 6% on Hormuz tensions. Analyst targets imply 4.5% upside, but risks remain.
Belgian Cellar Gold Find: A €9 Million Drop in the Global Ocean
A €9 million gold hoard found in a Belgian cellar equals just 23 COMEX contracts, underscoring the vast scale of the global gold market. Analysts remain split on price forecasts.
Bunge Stock Steady as Wheat Jumps; Oilseeds Drive 88% of Profit
Bunge (BG) shares stayed flat as wheat futures climbed 3% after a Ukrainian attack halted two Russian grain terminals. Oilseed processing drove 88% of Q2 segment profit.
El Niño Threat Looms Over Starbucks' Margin Recovery as Coffee Costs Surge
Starbucks' margin rebound faces a new threat from a likely strong El Niño and rising coffee costs, even as the stock nears analyst price targets.
Oil Rally and Chevron's Strong Cash Flow Lift Energy Stocks
Chevron shares rose 4.5% to $194.91 after oil prices climbed 5% on stalled Iran negotiations, while the company's Q2 free cash flow surged to $18.1 billion.