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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Oil Holds Near Six-Month Highs Amid Iran Tensions, Supply Draws
Commodities

Oil Holds Near Six-Month Highs Amid Iran Tensions, Supply Draws

Oil prices remained near six-month highs despite a slight Friday pullback, supported by geopolitical tensions and a sharp drop in U.S. crude inventories. Brent and WTI posted weekly gains of roughly 5.3%.

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Silver Surges Past $82 on Tariff Ruling and Economic Data
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Silver Surges Past $82 on Tariff Ruling and Economic Data

Silver prices rallied sharply on Friday, climbing above $82 per ounce as markets reacted to a major Supreme Court tariff ruling and disappointing economic growth figures.

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Natural Gas Futures Surge 5% on Weather, LNG Startup Outlook
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Natural Gas Futures Surge 5% on Weather, LNG Startup Outlook

U.S. natural gas futures climbed nearly 5% Friday, rebounding from recent lows as a cold snap and expectations for new LNG export demand from the Golden Pass project supported prices.

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Gold Surges Past $5,000 on Rate Cut Hopes, Tariff Ruling
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Gold Surges Past $5,000 on Rate Cut Hopes, Tariff Ruling

Gold prices climbed above $5,000 an ounce Friday, driven by disappointing U.S. economic growth figures and a Supreme Court decision striking down former tariffs. The move reflects shifting expectations for Federal Reserve policy.

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Exxon Shares Slide Amid Guyana Gas Uncertainty and Crude Volatility
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Exxon Shares Slide Amid Guyana Gas Uncertainty and Crude Volatility

Exxon Mobil shares dropped 2.6% to $147.03, underperforming energy peers amid updates on Guyana gas resources and elevated crude prices. Broader oil equities traded lower.

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SSR Mining Calls Convertible Notes, Gold Prices Rally on Economic Data
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SSR Mining Calls Convertible Notes, Gold Prices Rally on Economic Data

SSR Mining shares advanced as the company announced the redemption of its 2.50% convertible notes due 2039, which could lead to the issuance of approximately 13 million new shares. Concurrently, gold prices strengthened following disappointing U.S. economic growth data.

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Denison Mines Secures Key Canadian Approval for Phoenix Uranium Mine
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Denison Mines Secures Key Canadian Approval for Phoenix Uranium Mine

Denison Mines Corp. shares advanced in premarket trading following Canadian regulatory approval for construction of its flagship Phoenix uranium mine. The decision shifts focus to the company's final investment decision and construction timeline.

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Gold Surges Past $5,000 on Geopolitical Tensions, Yield Retreat
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Gold Surges Past $5,000 on Geopolitical Tensions, Yield Retreat

Gold prices advanced above $5,000 per ounce Friday, supported by geopolitical concerns and lower bond yields, though the metal remains on track for a slight weekly decline.

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Silver Surges Past $80 on Safe-Haven Demand Ahead of Key U.S. Data
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Silver Surges Past $80 on Safe-Haven Demand Ahead of Key U.S. Data

Silver prices climbed nearly 3% to breach $80 per ounce in European trading Friday, driven by safe-haven demand amid Middle East tensions and lower bond yields. The rally is increasing costs for solar manufacturers.

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South32 Shares Dip Amid Copper Volatility and Dividend Focus
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South32 Shares Dip Amid Copper Volatility and Dividend Focus

South32 shares closed lower at A$4.39, with markets focused on copper price volatility and the company's interim dividend ex-date of March 5. The miner also plans to idle its Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique.

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Shell Shares Reach New Peak as Venezuela Licenses Unlock Dragon Gas Project
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Shell Shares Reach New Peak as Venezuela Licenses Unlock Dragon Gas Project

Shell shares climbed to a fresh 52-week high after the company confirmed new U.S. licenses enable advancement of its long-delayed Dragon natural gas project in Venezuela. The development comes amid elevated crude prices driven by geopolitical tensions.

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Santos Shares Dip Amid Major Gas Deal, Dividend Date Nears
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Santos Shares Dip Amid Major Gas Deal, Dividend Date Nears

Santos shares declined 0.9% to A$6.94 following a major gas supply agreement and ahead of its final dividend ex-date on February 23.

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