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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Shell Gains as Oil Rises on Middle East Tensions; Legal Setback Noted
Commodities

Shell Gains as Oil Rises on Middle East Tensions; Legal Setback Noted

Shell's stock edged higher Tuesday, tracking a rally in oil prices driven by Middle East supply concerns. Separately, a New York judge rejected Shell's attempt to overturn an arbitration loss in a dispute with LNG producer Venture Global.

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Sunrise Energy Metals shares decline following Syerston project update
Commodities

Sunrise Energy Metals shares decline following Syerston project update

Sunrise Energy Metals Ltd shares dropped 3.6% to A$7.69 after publishing an updated feasibility study for its Syerston scandium project, with development capital estimated at US$120 million.

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Sunrise Energy Metals Shares Dip on Updated Syerston Scandium Project Study
Commodities

Sunrise Energy Metals Shares Dip on Updated Syerston Scandium Project Study

Sunrise Energy Metals Ltd (ASX:SRL) shares declined following the release of an updated feasibility study for its Syerston scandium project, which outlines a US$120 million capital requirement and a mid-2028 production target.

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Santos Rises on Oil Rally, Sets Dividend FX Rates
Commodities

Santos Rises on Oil Rally, Sets Dividend FX Rates

Santos Ltd. shares advanced alongside a surge in oil prices driven by escalating Middle East tensions. The energy producer also confirmed foreign exchange rates for its upcoming US-dollar dividend payment.

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Santos Rises on Oil Rally; Dividend FX Rates Confirmed
Commodities

Santos Rises on Oil Rally; Dividend FX Rates Confirmed

Santos Ltd shares advanced on Tuesday, buoyed by a third consecutive surge in crude oil prices driven by escalating Middle East tensions. The energy producer also finalized foreign exchange rates for its upcoming US-dollar denominated final dividend.

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Fortescue Leads ASX Decline Amid Iron Ore Volatility, China Data Awaited
Commodities

Fortescue Leads ASX Decline Amid Iron Ore Volatility, China Data Awaited

Fortescue Metals Group underperformed major mining peers on Tuesday, falling 4.49% to A$19.58. The decline comes amid choppy iron ore markets and anticipation of critical Chinese manufacturing data and policy targets.

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Fortescue Leads Iron Ore Slump as China Data, Shipping Risks Weigh
Commodities

Fortescue Leads Iron Ore Slump as China Data, Shipping Risks Weigh

Fortescue Metals Group underperformed major miners, dropping 4.49% as iron ore prices softened. Market attention turns to China's manufacturing data and annual policy announcements, with shipping risks adding pressure.

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ConocoPhillips Leads Energy Rally as Middle East Tensions Spike Oil
Commodities

ConocoPhillips Leads Energy Rally as Middle East Tensions Spike Oil

ConocoPhillips shares climbed 4.2% to $118.24, leading U.S. oil majors higher after Brent crude surged 6.7% to $77.74 a barrel due to Middle East supply disruptions. The U.S. government is expected to announce measures Tuesday to address the price shock.

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ConocoPhillips Leads Energy Rally as Middle East Tensions Fuel Oil Surge
Commodities

ConocoPhillips Leads Energy Rally as Middle East Tensions Fuel Oil Surge

ConocoPhillips shares climbed 4.2% to $118.24, leading U.S. energy stocks higher as Brent crude oil prices surged 6.7% to $77.74 per barrel amid escalating Middle East tensions and supply disruptions.

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Exxon Gains After-Hours as Iran Tensions Lift Oil; BofA Raises Target
Commodities

Exxon Gains After-Hours as Iran Tensions Lift Oil; BofA Raises Target

Exxon Mobil shares advanced in after-hours trading Monday, tracking a surge in crude oil prices following military strikes in Iran. Bank of America increased its price target on the stock, highlighting supply disruption risks.

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Gold Gains on Middle East Strikes, Dollar Caps Rally
Commodities

Gold Gains on Middle East Strikes, Dollar Caps Rally

Gold prices advanced Monday following military strikes on Iran, though a rallying U.S. dollar limited the metal's upside. Market focus now shifts to key U.S. employment reports this week.

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Gold Gains on Middle East Strikes, Dollar Caps Rally Ahead of Jobs Data
Commodities

Gold Gains on Middle East Strikes, Dollar Caps Rally Ahead of Jobs Data

Spot gold advanced 0.4% to $5,297.31 an ounce as geopolitical tensions spurred safe-haven demand, though dollar strength limited the rally. Focus shifts to key U.S. employment reports this week.

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