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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PetroChina A-Shares Approach 52-Week High Amid Oil Volatility, CPI Data Awaited
Commodities

PetroChina A-Shares Approach 52-Week High Amid Oil Volatility, CPI Data Awaited

PetroChina's A-shares rose 2.3% to 10.77 yuan, nearing a yearly peak as crude prices fluctuated. Upcoming Chinese inflation data and geopolitical tensions may dictate the stock's next direction.

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Energy Sector Hits All-Time High on Oil Rebound, Eyes on Key Reports
Commodities

Energy Sector Hits All-Time High on Oil Rebound, Eyes on Key Reports

U.S. energy stocks surged to a record close Friday, lifted by rising crude prices and sector momentum. Traders now await OPEC and IEA market reports due next week.

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Ucore Rare Metals Surges 15% as Critical Minerals Policy Fuels Sector Rally
Commodities

Ucore Rare Metals Surges 15% as Critical Minerals Policy Fuels Sector Rally

Ucore Rare Metals shares jumped nearly 15% on Friday, leading a broader rally in rare earth stocks amid renewed focus on North American critical minerals policy and supply chain security.

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Energy Stocks Reach All-Time High Amid Iran Negotiation Volatility
Commodities

Energy Stocks Reach All-Time High Amid Iran Negotiation Volatility

U.S. energy equities closed at record levels Friday as geopolitical tensions surrounding Iran negotiations fueled oil price swings. The S&P 500 energy sector gained 1.88% with Exxon Mobil rising over 2%.

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Natural Gas Futures Slide as Supply Climbs, Demand Outlook Cools
Commodities

Natural Gas Futures Slide as Supply Climbs, Demand Outlook Cools

U.S. natural gas prices fell sharply Friday, pressured by rising drilling activity and forecasts for milder weather that are expected to curb demand over the coming weeks.

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Gold Nears $5,000 Milestone After Volatile Surge; U.S. Economic Data Looms
Commodities

Gold Nears $5,000 Milestone After Volatile Surge; U.S. Economic Data Looms

Gold prices surged nearly 4% on Friday, approaching $5,000 per ounce, as the CME raised margin requirements amid heightened volatility. Traders now await key U.S. jobs and inflation reports for direction.

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Silver Recovers from Sharp Drop as CME Adjusts Margins Ahead of Key U.S. Data
Commodities

Silver Recovers from Sharp Drop as CME Adjusts Margins Ahead of Key U.S. Data

Silver prices rebounded over 8% on Friday after briefly falling below $65, though the metal still posted a weekly loss exceeding 8%. The CME Group increased margin requirements for futures contracts.

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ICBC A-Shares Dip as Bank Imposes Weekend Gold Trade Limits Amid Market Volatility
Commodities

ICBC A-Shares Dip as Bank Imposes Weekend Gold Trade Limits Amid Market Volatility

ICBC's A-shares fell 0.55% to 7.26 yuan after the bank capped weekend and holiday trades for its Ruyi Gold product. The move follows similar restrictions by major retailers as China's gold market turns speculative.

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Chevron Shares Edge Higher Amid Oil Volatility, Insider Sale and Dividend Date
Commodities

Chevron Shares Edge Higher Amid Oil Volatility, Insider Sale and Dividend Date

Chevron stock rose 0.9% to $180.86 Friday, underperforming the broader energy sector. The company's CTO sold 6,000 shares, while investors eye the upcoming Feb. 17 dividend record date.

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Chevron Shares Edge Higher Amid Oil Volatility, Insider Sale and Dividend Date
Commodities

Chevron Shares Edge Higher Amid Oil Volatility, Insider Sale and Dividend Date

Chevron stock rose 0.9% to $180.86 Friday, underperforming the broader energy sector. Investors are monitoring oil price swings, an executive's share sale, and the upcoming February 17 dividend record date.

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Exxon Mobil Tests $149 as Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Energy Sector Rally
Commodities

Exxon Mobil Tests $149 as Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Energy Sector Rally

Exxon Mobil shares climbed 2% to $149.05 amid rising oil prices driven by U.S.-Iran tensions, with investors eyeing the upcoming dividend record date.

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Aramco Shares Edge Lower as Oil Prices and Geopolitics Drive Market Sentiment
Commodities

Aramco Shares Edge Lower as Oil Prices and Geopolitics Drive Market Sentiment

Saudi Aramco shares closed slightly lower amid mixed signals from crude markets and ongoing geopolitical tensions, while the broader Saudi market posted modest gains.

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