Commodities News
Commodity market news including oil prices, gold, silver, natural gas, and agricultural futures. Track supply, demand, and geopolitical price drivers.
Crude Oil Price Drivers: Supply, Geopolitics, and Market Sentiment
Global oil prices are driven by supply, demand, inventories, and geopolitical risks. Recent disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz have caused sharp drops in supply and inventories.
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.