Commodities news

A look into how gold, the Nasdaq 100 and GBPUSD are trading during a busy week of ok key earnings reports and central bank meetings.

Silver spot is trading at $52.44 per ounce as of 16:41 UTC on 20 October 2025, within its intraday range of $51.12–$54.43.

Markets brace themselves for a busy week ahead with key focus on trade talks, the FOMC meeting and key earnings including MAG7 companies

Oil prices jump higher this week as the US threatens direct sanctions on Russian producers but the supply outlook remains overcrowded

The technical overview shifted to volatile before last Tuesday’s plunge putting breakout strategies in play, while in sentiment fresh longs remain exposed.

Consumer inflation remained unchanged at 3.8% in September despite forecasts of a rise, leading markets to price in higher odds of rate cuts from the BoE

Precious metals are facing a heavy selloff on Tuesday as Trump confirms that he will meet with Xi Jinping later this month, calming some of the nerves around trade tensions

Markets continue to weigh the possibility of further escalation in the US/China trade dispute but optimism continues as earnings remain strong

Palladium has been profiting from easier macro conditions and fundamental drivers in the auto sector but the metal remains far away from its 2022 highs

Renewed tensions between China and the US weigh on market sentiment, with gold and silver receiving another boost