Commodities news

Commodities have started the week with strong moves, but the direction differs based on each fundamental drivers.

The recent rally in silver has been impressive but the technical picture shows signs of overexhaustion

US equities struggle to capitalise on the dovish FOMC meeting as the AI valuation concerns resurface.

Gold hovers around $4,200 ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting as traders await key insights.

Markets tread with cautious heading into the Fed meeting this week, with focus on the revised projections into 2026.

Gold (XAU/USD) is currently trading at $3,982.94 (as of 6:12pm UTC, 7 October 2025), after briefly crossing $4,000 per ounce for the first time during the session.

Buying appetite in silver has increased significantly this past week as several factors drive the momentum higher

Oil remains a cornerstone of the global energy system, shaping economies, trade flows and industrial growth. Even as renewable alternatives expand and policy targets evolve, major producers continue to hold a central place in global supply chains and investment portfolios.

The S&P 500-to-gold ratio provides a clear way to compare the performance of US equities with gold. By tracking how many ounces of gold are required to equal the value of the S&P 500 index, the ratio helps illustrate shifts in investor sentiment and the balance between risk and caution.

Markets enter December with anticipation as the Federal Reserve meeting will be a key risk event, with changing expectations driving market volatility