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 Surges Past $5,000 Amid Dollar Weakness, Focus Turns to U.S. Economic Data
Commodities

Gold Surges Past $5,000 Amid Dollar Weakness, Focus Turns to U.S. Economic Data

Gold prices rallied over 2% on Monday, reclaiming the $5,000 level as the U.S. dollar softened. Traders are awaiting key U.S. jobs and inflation reports later this week for further direction.

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Exxon Nears $150 Amid Oil Market Volatility, LNG Project Milestone
Commodities

Exxon Nears $150 Amid Oil Market Volatility, LNG Project Milestone

Exxon Mobil shares approach $150 as crude prices react to geopolitical talks and supply shifts. The company's Golden Pass LNG terminal is set for first production in early March.

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Warmer Forecasts Pressure Natural Gas Futures, Energy Stocks Dip
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Warmer Forecasts Pressure Natural Gas Futures, Energy Stocks Dip

U.S. natural gas futures tumbled over 6% Monday as milder weather projections reduced heating demand expectations. Key producers like EQT traded lower ahead of Thursday's storage data.

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Silver rallies past $81 as dollar weakness fuels rebound; key U.S. data ahead
Commodities

Silver rallies past $81 as dollar weakness fuels rebound; key U.S. data ahead

Silver prices surged above $81 per ounce Monday, driven by a softer U.S. dollar and speculative activity, with traders eyeing upcoming inflation and jobs reports.

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Gold Surges Past $5,000 as Dollar Weakens Ahead of Key U.S. Economic Data
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Gold Surges Past $5,000 as Dollar Weakens Ahead of Key U.S. Economic Data

Gold prices rebounded strongly, climbing above $5,000 per ounce as the U.S. dollar declined. Traders are focusing on upcoming inflation and employment reports for clues on Federal Reserve rate cuts.

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B2Gold Gains in Premarket as Gold Approaches $5,000, Q4 Report Awaited
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B2Gold Gains in Premarket as Gold Approaches $5,000, Q4 Report Awaited

B2Gold shares advanced 1.2% to $5.12 in premarket activity Monday, supported by rising gold prices nearing $5,000 per ounce. Investors are focused on the company's fourth-quarter results and 2026 outlook, scheduled for release after the market closes on February 18.

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Heating Oil Futures Slide on Mild Weather Forecasts, Geopolitical Calm
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Heating Oil Futures Slide on Mild Weather Forecasts, Geopolitical Calm

U.S. heating oil futures dropped below $2.40 per gallon early Monday, pressured by warmer weather outlooks and steady crude oil prices. Traders await key inventory and energy outlook reports this week.

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Gasoline Futures Edge Higher as Traders Eye Inventories, Geopolitical Talks
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Gasoline Futures Edge Higher as Traders Eye Inventories, Geopolitical Talks

U.S. wholesale gasoline futures advanced nearly 1% early Monday, with RBOB approaching $2 per gallon. The national average pump price remains near $2.90, keeping fuel costs in focus for inflation watchers.

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Oil Prices Hold Steady Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Supply Shifts
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Oil Prices Hold Steady Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Supply Shifts

Brent crude held near $68 as U.S.-Iran talks continued and Indian refiners reduced Russian crude purchases. Traders await key U.S. economic data this week.

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Crude Holds Ground as Geopolitical Tensions Ease; Market Awaits Key Inventory Data
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Crude Holds Ground as Geopolitical Tensions Ease; Market Awaits Key Inventory Data

Oil prices stabilized near $68 as U.S.-Iran dialogue reduced immediate supply fears. Brent edged up 0.3% while WTI held above $63, with focus shifting to upcoming OPEC and IEA reports.

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Lithium Prices Rebound as Producers Gain Ahead of Key Earnings
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Lithium Prices Rebound as Producers Gain Ahead of Key Earnings

Lithium carbonate futures in China climbed to 137,000 yuan per tonne, lifting shares of major producers like Albemarle in premarket trading. Focus shifts to upcoming earnings reports for demand clarity.

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U.S. Natural Gas Futures Plunge 7% on Softer Weather Outlook
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U.S. Natural Gas Futures Plunge 7% on Softer Weather Outlook

Henry Hub natural gas contracts tumbled roughly 7% in premarket trading Monday, pressured by forecasts for warmer temperatures and declining demand projections.

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