Commodities
Gold and oil markets with Middle East geopolitical lens — primary traffic source for GCC region.
Premium tier-1 desk read on Commodities.
Free preview, full briefing via Sales.
🔓 Expert View — Commodity Desk
Gold flow read, OPEC+ supply scenarios, USD-DXY correlation calls. Contact sales to unlock.
Contact Sales to Unlock📈 Live Commodities Board
Gold, silver, oil (WTI + Brent), and US Dollar Index — live charts.
🥇 Gold
Spot Gold · COMEX Gold Futures · Gold ETFs — safe-haven flow, central-bank buying (esp. PBoC, Saudi central bank), real yield correlation.
🛢️ Oil
WTI · Brent — OPEC+ production discipline, US shale break-even, China demand pulse, Middle East geopolitical risk premium.
📊 Live Chart — Gold (Detail)
Daily Columns (Phase 3 — coming)
- Gold Daily — open, intraday levels, close commentary
- Oil Daily — barrel-by-barrel supply-demand math
- USD Index correlation — DXY effect on gold/oil
- Geopolitical impact — sanctions, OPEC, Middle East risk
Latest in Commodities
30 stories
Inflation fears are back in the spotlight as the Middle East conflict keeps oil prices elevated, analysts say
Inflation fears are back in focus amid worries over escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran in the Middle East conflict which has kept oil prices elevated…
Ships shun Strait of Hormuz as renewed fighting strains key oil corridor
Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has slumped since U.S. President Donald Trump's blockade took effect last week.…
Tuesday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session
A turn higher in oil prices kept stocks under pressure on Monday. The Dow Industrials slid more than 300 points as Apple shares lost 2%.…
Why are gasoline prices rising faster than oil prices? Blame it on the ‘crack.’
The spread between the cost of barrels of gasoline and crude oil — known as the “crack spread” — has widened sharply.…
Stock Market Today, July 20: Hut 8 Surges 10% as Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Broader Market
Today, July 20, 2026, semiconductor and AI infrastructure shares pared early gains as U.S.-Iran tensions and crude oil gains pressured markets.…
Iran's Houthi allies declare maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia, escalating threat to oil market
The militants, in a statement carried by state news, accused the Saudis of laying an "aggressive siege" against them.…
Goldman Sachs says buy this drinkware maker as momentum grows
The investment bank upgraded the cooler and metal bottle maker to buy from neutral.…
President Trump Just Reimposed the Iran Blockade. Here's What That Means for Oil Stocks.
The president's stance will likely change, but the trajectory of oil stocks should remain the same.…
CNBC Daily Open: Burnham set to take helm of 'poverty stricken disaster,' says Trump
Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces instant pressure from President Trump to "open up" North Sea oil.…
From 'Super El Niño' to Europe’s extreme heatwave: How this year's weather shocks are rattling commodity markets
Markets are underestimating the impact of climate volatility on a range of asset classes, commodity strategists say.…
Russia pounds Kyiv as NATO military chief warns Moscow would 'lose a lot' by attacking Baltics
Russia and Ukraine traded their heaviest strikes in months, fueling fears of escalation and further strain on oil supplies.…
Brent breaks past $90 as U.S.-Iran conflict rages on
American forces have started ninth consecutive night of strikes against Iranian targets.…
Oil Pulls the Market Lower Again
Oil may not be the big driver of stocks that it was a few months ago -- and the market's pullback may simply be a healthy breather for hot stocks.…
Oil prices surge, stock futures flat as fighting between U.S. and Iran intensifies
Oil prices rose while U.S stock-index futures were little changed on Sunday, amid an escalation of fighting in the Middle East and as investors await key tech e…
Silicon Photonics Investment Is Ramping Fast as AI Clusters Outgrow Copper Wiring. 2 AI Stocks Stand to Win.
As AI data centers outgrow copper networking, these two optical technology companies could become major beneficiaries of the industry's shift to silicon photoni…
Here's Why The Metals Company Stock Plunged 28.2% in the First Half of 2026
With nothing to buoy this deep-sea mining stock higher, shares sank like a stone.…
Higher Oil Prices Could Boost ExxonMobil's Profits By $5 Billion in the Second Quarter. Here's What Investors Need to Know.
ExxonMobil is likely to see a significant earnings boost from high oil prices, but oil prices are already well off their highs.…
Gold's Returns Are Shining: Is It Better to Invest With a Physical Gold or Mining Stock ETF in 2026?
GDX delivered 44.4% returns over the past year but experienced a 46.5% drawdown, while GLD's lower volatility came with 21.4% gains.…
Social Security's Historic 2027 COLA Just Disappeared, but the Program's First Silver Lining Since 2023 Remains on Track
Resetting Social Security's projected raise next year is only part of the story.…
Ukrainian drone attacks kill seven warehouse workers in Russia, spark fire at Moscow region oil depot
Russian governors say Ukrainian drones struck two online retail warehouses. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says Kyiv hit military logistics facilities.…
Global Oil Supply Is Being Squeezed From Two Directions at Once. Here Are the Best Energy Stocks to Buy.
These cash-flow-heavy businesses offer opportunities to build long-term wealth through reliable dividends and inflation protection.…
Occidental Petroleum Cut Its Capital Spending by 8% for 2026. Should the Oil Giant Rethink Its Plans with Crude Prices Now Up 30%?
Occidental Petroleum should remain prudent and not be tempted to boost production simply because oil prices are elevated.…
Why ConocoPhillips Stock Flew Higher on Friday
The company agreed to take on a large stake in a series of oil plays in northern Iraq.…
Gold Miners or Silver Bars? We Compare VanEck Gold Miners ETF to iShares Silver Trust to Find the Better Buy
GDX delivered $2,339 on a $1,000 investment versus SLV's $2,196, despite facing lower volatility than its silver counterpart.…
ETFs Offer an Easier Way to Hold Physical Metal. Is Buying Gold or Silver the Better Bet in 2026?
SIVR offers cheaper access at 0.30% expense ratio, while GLD delivers lower volatility. Both track physical metals with comparable 5-year returns.…
Iraq and Syria sign agreement to restore oil pipeline that would provide alternative to Strait of Hormuz
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is visiting the U.S. this week. He met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday.…
Oil tankers face 'worst case scenario' in Hormuz as Iran steps up attacks on ships, maritime risk CEO says
One seafarer was killed and three were injured in attack on the crude oil tanker Al Bahyah off Oman's coast on Tuesday.…
Stock Market Midday, July 17: Netflix Plunges and Stocks Slide as Semiconductor Sell-Off Deepens
Today, July 17, 2026, U.S. strikes in Iran are driving WTI crude oil toward $82 per barrel, and Chinese AI capabilities take another leap forward.…
Oil prices are up 13% in a week — and could head for more than $100 a barrel
West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude both saw their largest one-week percentage gains in months.…
Elon Musk Is Betting Big on Natural Gas. Here's What It Means for Energy Stocks.
Natural gas remains vital for both current and future energy needs, and SpaceX investments are helping support demand.…