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India Races to Secure LPG Amid Gulf War Disruption, Sparks Induction Stove Rush
India has invoked emergency powers to redirect LPG supplies from commercial to residential users following Gulf war disruptions, causing restaurants to limit hot meals and triggering a massive spike in induction cooker purchases.
Oil Majors Rise as Strait of Hormuz Attacks Spark Crude Price Surge
Major oil equities advanced in premarket trading Thursday as crude prices surged past $100 a barrel after new attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, though prices later eased. Broader market futures fell as traders reassessed Federal Reserve rate cut expectations.
Europe's Gas Market Braces for Supply Shock as Qatar LNG Disruption Looms
European natural gas prices remained firm as Shell's force majeure on Qatari LNG cargoes threatens supply from April, prompting EU officials to consider market interventions.
Gold Retreats as Dollar Gains, Geopolitical Tensions Underpin
Gold declined 0.5% to $5,165.93 per ounce as a stronger U.S. dollar pressured the metal. Silver saw a more pronounced drop of 4.1%, with other precious metals also retreating.
Silver Plunges 4% as Inflation Data Bolsters Dollar, Rate Outlook
Silver prices tumbled over 4% Wednesday, erasing the prior day's gains, after a firmer U.S. dollar and persistent inflation data dimmed the appeal of non-yielding metals. The sell-off extended across the precious metals complex.
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Rebound Above $3 Amid Fragile Market Balance
U.S. natural gas prices edged higher to $3.041/mmBtu, recovering from a prior drop, as the market weighs robust LNG exports against tepid domestic consumption and a lowered EIA price forecast.
Oil Prices Rebound Above $88 as Hormuz Supply Fears Outweigh IEA Stockpile Plan
Oil prices recovered sharply on Wednesday, with Brent crude climbing back above $88 per barrel, as market concerns over supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz overshadowed discussions of emergency stockpile releases by the IEA and G7 nations.
Silver Retreats as Traders Await U.S. Inflation Data
Silver prices fell Wednesday as traders reduced positions ahead of key U.S. inflation data. The metal gave back some of Tuesday's 2.7% gain that was driven by dollar weakness and lower oil prices.
Gold Holds Near Peak Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data, Geopolitical Tensions Simmer
Gold edged higher Wednesday, supported by safe-haven demand ahead of key U.S. inflation figures, while oil prices fell. Geopolitical risks remain elevated.
Denison Mines Launches Major Exploration as Phoenix Uranium Mine Construction Begins
Denison Mines Corp. has initiated a significant 7,500-meter drill program at its Wheeler North joint venture in Saskatchewan, coinciding with the start of construction at its flagship Phoenix uranium mine, which received final regulatory approval.
Crude Plunges 15% as Trump Hints at Iran Conflict Resolution
Oil prices collapsed nearly 15% Tuesday after Donald Trump indicated the Iran conflict might conclude shortly, erasing Monday's panic-driven surge above $119. G7 ministers deferred tapping emergency reserves.
Oil Plummets 13% as Trump Hints at Iran Conflict Resolution
Oil prices crashed over 13% Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump indicated the Iran conflict might conclude shortly, erasing the prior day's surge driven by supply fears. Brent crude fell $12.46 to $86.50 per barrel.