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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Lithium Prices Rebound as Producers Gain Ahead of Key Earnings
Commodities

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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Crude Prices Stabilize as Geopolitical Tensions Ease, Focus Shifts to Inventory Data
Commodities

Crude Prices Stabilize as Geopolitical Tensions Ease, Focus Shifts to Inventory Data

Oil markets found equilibrium Monday, with Brent crude holding near $68, as progress in U.S.-Iran talks tempered supply fears. Traders are now awaiting key U.S. inventory reports and OPEC/IEA monthly outlooks.

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Silver Extends Rally Amid Dollar Weakness, Awaits Key U.S. Economic Data
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Silver Extends Rally Amid Dollar Weakness, Awaits Key U.S. Economic Data

Silver prices surged over 4% to $81.32 per ounce, continuing Friday's sharp gains as the dollar weakened. Traders await delayed U.S. payrolls and inflation reports this week.

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Gold Holds Above $5,000 Ahead of Key U.S. Economic Data Releases
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Gold Holds Above $5,000 Ahead of Key U.S. Economic Data Releases

Gold prices remain elevated above $5,000 per ounce as traders await U.S. jobs and inflation reports this week. China continues its gold-buying streak for the 15th consecutive month.

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Glencore Shares Gain as Copper and Gold Rally Ahead of Key Data
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Glencore Shares Gain as Copper and Gold Rally Ahead of Key Data

Glencore shares rose in London while gold surpassed $5,000 and copper advanced. Traders await U.S. jobs and inflation data this week, with Glencore's full-year results due February 18.

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Lynas Rare Earths Shares Surge on Magnet Metal Price Gains, Eyes on Upcoming Results
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Lynas Rare Earths Shares Surge on Magnet Metal Price Gains, Eyes on Upcoming Results

Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (LYC.AX) climbed nearly 4% as neodymium prices jumped, with investors awaiting interim results later this month.

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PLS Group Shares Edge Up Amid Lithium Price Gains; Short Interest Climbs Ahead of Earnings
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PLS Group Shares Edge Up Amid Lithium Price Gains; Short Interest Climbs Ahead of Earnings

PLS Group shares rose 1.2% to A$4.17 as lithium prices firmed, while short interest increased to 8.17%. Investors await interim results due February 19.

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