Commodities news

Market Mondays: Markets on edge as Middle East escalation triggers oil shock and policy uncertainty
Oil prices jump higher as Iran elects a new leader, dragging out the conflict as the Strait of Hormuz faces continued disruption.
16 hours ago

Crude prices surge as market volatility spikes on fears of looming energy crisis
The markets are becoming fearful of a potentially significant energy shock.
01:10, 9 March 2026

US assets outperform as geopolitical shock reshapes markets
The US dollar has emerged as the preferred safe haven as investors retreat from risk assets amidst the rising geopolitical uncertainty.
10:41, 5 March 2026

Market Mondays: Energy Shock, Risk-Off Sentiment and a Shifting Tech Narrative
Risk-off flows spread through markets as the escalation of attacks in the Middle East increases the risk premium.
12:55, 2 March 2026

NVIDIA ignites risk appetite as markets close the week on a stronger footing
NVIDIA's strong results drive sentiment higher as investors had began to doubt the AI narrative.
11:38, 26 February 2026

Market Mondays: Markets Rattled as Tariff Uncertainty Returns
Markets digest the latest ruling on Trump's tariffs and how the administration may look for other avenues to impose higher duties.
11:27, 23 February 2026

Oil Climbs as Geopolitical Risk Returns
Oil prices rise as markets price in a higher chance that the escalating conflict between Iran and the US could cause supply disruption.
11:23, 19 February 2026

Market Mondays: Volatility Dominates as Precious Metals Lead the Narrative
Markets trade with caution after the recent volatility as traders await the latest employment and inflation data from the US.
11:18, 9 February 2026

Are oil markets underestimating escalation risks between Iran and the US?
Oil markets have remained slightly subdued in recent weeks despite the rising tensions between the US and Iran.
12:06, 4 February 2026

Markets enter a correction phase as volatility rises and geopolitical risks re-emerge
Markets selloff across the board as investors de-risk and balance their portfolios heading into the weekend
11:53, 30 January 2026