Market Analysis : Commodities
Back to white-knuckle ride in the markets
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee
Fears of a sharp downturn in the global economy have sent markets convulsing once more, with action focused on...
April 11, 2025 at 12:36 am EDT
Commodities: full astern!
Every week, the commodities roundup gives you the opportunity to review the latest news on the commodities markets, and to gain a better understanding of price variations in energy, metals and...
April 09, 2025 at 04:57 am EDT
Gold's current rally: echoes of the 1980s with a more sustainable core
Gold's latest gallop to all-time highs has drawn comparisons with the last time political and economic turmoil were the main drivers of record prices, back in 1980. But market players say the nature...
April 08, 2025 at 02:04 am EDT
S&P 500 loses $5 trillion in two days in Trump tariff selloff
NEW YORK -Global stock markets extended their recent rout on Friday, with S&P 500 companies wiping out $5 trillion in stock market value since U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs on...
April 04, 2025 at 06:01 pm EDT
Tariffs Take the Shine Off Copper
Copper prices have plummeted in London, signaling anxiety after Trump unleashed sweeping tariffs across the board, threatening to dim the luster of metal markets worldwide. In a single week, copper's...
April 04, 2025 at 04:40 am EDT
Gold eases after record high on knock-on effect of wider selloff
Gold prices trimmed losses on Thursday after falling over 2% from an all-time high, as a wider market selloff triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump's import tariffs infected bullion traders.
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April 03, 2025 at 11:47 am EDT
Trump's policies to spur further central bank gold buying
Central banks are expected to help keep gold's stunning rally going this year with buying aimed at further diversifying reserves away from the dollar due to risks stemming from U.S. President Donald...
April 03, 2025 at 07:12 am EDT
Equity futures sink, gold rises after Trump imposes tariffs
Equity futures fell on Wednesday after the U.S. market close while safe-haven gold and bond prices rose as investors worried about U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of 10% tariffs on all...
April 02, 2025 at 06:06 pm EDT
Markets at a standstill before tariff drama
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee
With less than 24 hours left until U.S. President Donald Trump unveils his reciprocal tariff plans to a nervous...
April 02, 2025 at 12:34 am EDT
White House considers executive order to speed up deep-sea mining
The White House is considering a presidential executive order to speed up the issuance of permits for deep-sea mining, allowing companies to bypass the UN-backed review process, according to...
April 01, 2025 at 03:59 am EDT
Commodities: Gold sets yet another all-time record
Every week, the commodities roundup gives you the opportunity to review the latest news on the commodities markets, thereby gaining a better understanding of price variations in energy, metals and...
April 01, 2025 at 03:50 am EDT
Gold sails above $3,100 to uncharted territory as US tariffs approach
Gold prices soared to record levels above $3,100 per ounce in a rally marking one of the most significant upswings in the precious metal's history, with psychological levels swept aside by a cocktail...
March 31, 2025 at 10:37 am EDT
Gold surges past $3,100 as US tariffs, uncertainty propel safe-haven flows
Gold prices on Monday soared above $3,100 per ounce for the first time as concerns around U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and the potential economic fallout, combined with geopolitical worries,...
March 30, 2025 at 10:36 pm EDT
Stocks skid, bonds rally as tariff clock ticks down
Asia stocks followed Wall Street futures lower on Monday as investors struggled to price in the risk of imminent U.S. tariffs with so little still known about what form or scope the levies will take.
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March 30, 2025 at 08:22 pm EDT
When the European Union wants to get back to basics
The European Commission has published a list of 47 strategic projects aimed at boosting EU production around 14 of the 17 metals considered essential to energy transition and security. An idea that...
March 26, 2025 at 05:57 am EDT
Copper rises above $10,000 on speculation of US taxes
Copper continues to climb, galvanized by expectations of US tariffs. Prices rose again on Tuesday, buoyed by massive speculative buying, against a backdrop of markets now playing for time - or rather,...
March 26, 2025 at 05:52 am EDT
UK red tape, red ink, and Rachel's rules
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Vidya Ranganathan
Britain's government gets another report card on its efforts to curtail spending while Germany, in...
March 21, 2025 at 01:32 am EDT
Gold scales record peak, rises above $3,000 again as tariff uncertainty fuels safe-haven demand
Gold prices scaled a record peak above the key $3,000 mark on Tuesday for the second time within a week, as investors sought cover from economic concerns fuelled by U.S. President Donald Trump's...
March 17, 2025 at 09:39 pm EDT
Gold edges higher as geopolitical and economic concerns linger
Gold firmed on Monday after
touching a historic milestone last week, as geopolitical
tensions, jitters about tariffs escalating trade frictions, and
increased hopes of interest rate cuts from the U.S....
March 16, 2025 at 11:31 pm EDT
Gold vaults $3,000 in rush for safety from market, political worry
The relentless rise of gold has taken prices of the precious metal above the psychologically key $3,000 per ounce mark for the first time, as geopolitical and economic uncertainty sent investors...
March 14, 2025 at 08:25 am EDT
What proportion of US financial assets are held by foreign investors?
This week, the latest Treasury data showed a slight decline in the amount of Treasuries held by foreign investors. However, they still account for a significant proportion of US assets. At a time when...
June 20, 2025 at 11:04 am EDT
AI boosts Taiwan's exports, overshadowed by geopolitical risks
Driven by the wave of artificial intelligence, Taiwanese exports are booming. In May, the island's export orders jumped 18.5% year-on-year, supported by global demand for advanced technologies. This...
June 20, 2025 at 10:58 am EDT
The European Union arms the EIB to support defense and technology
Faced with geopolitical tensions and global technological competition, the European Union is preparing to massively strengthen the European Investment Bank's capacity for action. With a loan ceiling...
June 20, 2025 at 05:46 am EDT
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