Commodities news

Central banks meetings, earnings and geopolitics in focus next week as markets test the soft-landing narrative

Oil prices have moved through several distinct phases in recent years, shaped by shifts in supply, demand and broader market conditions. From sharp rallies to extended pullbacks, both WTI and Brent crude have reflected changing expectations across global energy markets.

Market volatility has spiked after the US slapped fresh tariffs against European countries as the fight over Greenland intensifies.

Palladium trades within a market shaped by industrial use, limited supply and evolving economic expectations. These influences often intersect in ways that drive short-term volatility, setting the context for recent movements in XPD/USD prices.

US natural gas prices are influenced by a complex mix of seasonal demand, weather patterns, production trends and global energy flows. Explore third-party analyst perspectives and technical indicators.

Silver plays a unique role in global markets, sitting at the intersection of industrial demand and speculative interest. Explore third-party XAG/USD forecasts and Capital.com analyst outlook.

Platinum has drawn renewed attention at the start of 2026, with prices trading at levels not seen previously and day-to-day ranges widening across recent sessions.

Copper prices have returned to focus in early 2026 after a period of pronounced volatility, with recent moves placing the metal near levels not seen before on major exchanges.

Political instability in Iran and the latest threats to US Fed independence have pushed gold and silver to record highs.

The start of the new year has marked a dramatic escalation in the United States’ confrontation with Venezuela.