Rebecca Torres

Rebecca Torres

Commodities & Forex Analyst

Rebecca Torres covers commodities and foreign exchange markets at StockTi. She holds a Master's degree in International Economics from Georgetown University and spent four years as a commodities strategist at a global investment bank. Rebecca tracks oil, gold, agricultural futures, and major currency pairs, providing readers with data-driven analysis of supply-demand dynamics and geopolitical factors that drive commodity and FX prices.

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Gold Extends Decline as Hot US Inflation Strengthens Rate-Hike Bets
Commodities

Gold Extends Decline as Hot US Inflation Strengthens Rate-Hike Bets

Gold fell 0.6% to $4,686.99 as hot US inflation data bolstered bets on higher interest rates, while India's tariff hike sent local gold futures up 7.2%.

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Copper Surges Past $14,000 on Supply Tightness and AI Demand
Commodities

Copper Surges Past $14,000 on Supply Tightness and AI Demand

Copper prices on the LME surged past $14,000 a ton, approaching January's record, driven by supply concerns and AI/data center demand.

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Crude Edges Down as Market Weighs Hormuz Risks Against Demand Concerns
Commodities

Crude Edges Down as Market Weighs Hormuz Risks Against Demand Concerns

Brent crude fell 0.2% to $107.58 and WTI dropped 0.4% to $101.79 after a three-day rally, as traders weighed Middle East ceasefire talks and the Trump-Xi meeting.

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Hecla Mining's Silver Surge Driven by Debt-Free Balance Sheet, Not Just Metal Prices
Commodities

Hecla Mining's Silver Surge Driven by Debt-Free Balance Sheet, Not Just Metal Prices

Hecla Mining shares surged 11% on strong Q1 free cash flow and zero debt, but a net loss from write-downs tempers the silver rally story.

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Gold Slips Below $4,700 as Dollar Strengthens and Inflation Data Surprises
Commodities

Gold Slips Below $4,700 as Dollar Strengthens and Inflation Data Surprises

Gold retreated from a three-week high, dropping 0.8% to $4,696.07, as a firming dollar and higher US inflation weighed on bullion demand.

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First Majestic Silver Q1: Record Cash Flow vs Rising Costs
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First Majestic Silver Q1: Record Cash Flow vs Rising Costs

First Majestic Silver's Q1 results show record cash flow and revenue surging 95%, yet silver output declined and costs rose, leading to a share pullback as silver prices eased.

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Hormuz Tensions Drive RBOB Gasoline Futures Higher
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Hormuz Tensions Drive RBOB Gasoline Futures Higher

RBOB gasoline futures climb 2% to $3.67 a gallon as Hormuz risks and falling inventories outweigh federal tax suspension hopes.

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Brent Crude Holds Near $107 as Strait of Hormuz Risks Persist
Commodities

Brent Crude Holds Near $107 as Strait of Hormuz Risks Persist

Brent crude holds near $107 amid OPEC output at 20-year low and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Traders weigh supply risks against demand concerns.

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Commodities Rally Despite Headwinds: Cotton, Soybeans, Corn, and Wheat Gain
Commodities

Commodities Rally Despite Headwinds: Cotton, Soybeans, Corn, and Wheat Gain

Cotton, soybeans, corn, and wheat futures all posted gains on Monday, defying negative oil and dollar moves, supported by robust crop progress and export demand.

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Silver Rally Nears $80, Awaits CPI Data for Direction
Commodities

Silver Rally Nears $80, Awaits CPI Data for Direction

Silver trades near $80 as traders await U.S. CPI data. A break above $83 could signal further gains, while failure risks a drop toward $70.

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Jet-Fuel Shortage Looms Over Summer Travel, Airlines Face Rising Costs
Commodities

Jet-Fuel Shortage Looms Over Summer Travel, Airlines Face Rising Costs

A jet-fuel shortage threatens summer travel as European reserves tighten, prompting airlines to cut seats and prepare emergency plans. IAG shares drop 3% on profit warning.

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Stubbornly High Gas Prices May Persist Through Summer
Commodities

Stubbornly High Gas Prices May Persist Through Summer

U.S. gasoline prices dipped slightly to $4.530 per gallon but remain elevated due to low inventories and geopolitical risks. The national average could stay above $4.50 through summer.

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