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Gold Retreats Below $4,700 as Fed Meeting and Iran Tensions Weigh
Gold slipped under $4,700 on Monday, pressured by Fed policy uncertainty and stalled diplomatic talks with Iran. Analysts raised 2026 forecasts to a record $4,916, but technical signals show fading momentum.
Thacker Pass Takes Center Stage as Lithium Americas Stock Surges
Lithium Americas shares rose 13% as focus returns to its Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada, with the company targeting late 2027 for mechanical completion.
US Energy Corp Soars 21% on $285/Mcf Helium Deal for Montana Project
U.S. Energy Corp shares jumped 20.8% after signing a five-year helium sales deal at a fixed price of $285 per thousand cubic feet for its Big Sky Carbon Hub.
Silver ETF Fee War Heats Up: SIVR vs. SLV as Miners Outperform
A fee battle emerges in silver ETFs as abrdn's SIVR undercuts BlackRock's SLV. Meanwhile, silver miners outpace gold miners amid tight physical supply.
Gold Steadies Near $4,700 as Fed, Iran Diplomacy Shape Outlook
Gold steadied near $4,700 as traders await Fed signals and U.S.-Iran talks. Oil above $100 fuels inflation fears, complicating the outlook for non-yielding bullion.
Brent crude spikes to $108 as Hormuz tensions mount; Goldman revises outlook
Brent crude reached $107.97 as US-Iran talks stalled, tightening supply through the Strait of Hormuz. Goldman Sachs raised its Q4 2026 Brent forecast to $90.
Uranium Energy Corp. Slips 6% as Domestic Supply Focus Intensifies
Uranium Energy Corp. dropped 6% to $14.05 as investors weigh the shift from development to scaled-up production amid U.S. policy support for domestic uranium supply.
UEC Stock Drops 6% as Burke Hollow Mine Faces Production Scrutiny
Uranium Energy Corp. shares slid 6% to $14.05 as investors shift focus to production execution at its new Burke Hollow mine, with the broader uranium sector also declining.
Silver Dips Below $75 as Dollar Strength and Oil Surge Weigh on Metals
Silver slipped 0.7% to $74.88 as a stronger dollar, rising yields, and Brent crude at $107 pressured metals. CME lowered silver futures margins to 11%, while India MCX futures fell 1%.
Brent Crude Climbs Past $106 as Hormuz Tensions Keep Markets on Edge
Oil prices surged on Friday with Brent above $106 and WTI near $97, driven by heightened military tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Weekly gains top 15%.
Gold Holds Near $4,700 as Oil Surge and Dollar Strength Weigh
Gold slipped 0.2% to $4,685.23 an ounce, heading for its first weekly drop in five weeks, as surging oil prices and a stronger dollar weighed on bullion.
Brent Crude Surpasses $103 as Iran Tensions Escalate and U.S. Inventories Tighten
Brent crude climbed above $103 as U.S.-Iran talks stalled and Iran seized ships in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. fuel inventories dropped sharply, and exports set a record.