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  Precious Metals & Mining – Market Recap (March 18, 2026) Precious metals and mining equities moved lower as markets digested the latest Federal Reserve decision and a hotter-than-expected inflation backdrop. While the Fed held rates steady, commentary reinforced concerns that rising geopolitical tensions—particularly in the Middle East—could add further upward pressure on inflation. Gold […]

  March 18, 2026 – Metals & Mining and Energy Market Snapshot Metals & Mining – Market Snapshot Asset Price Daily Move Monthly YTD Gold $4,947.40/oz -1.2% -1.2% +14.0% Silver $78.83/oz -1.3% +1.5% +11.6% Copper $5.72/lb -0.8% -1.5% +0.6% Nickel $17,289/mt +0.2% +2.1% +4.3% Zinc $3,195.60/mt -1.1% -2.7% +4.1% Aluminum $3,374.00/mt +0.1% +12.9% +15.4% GDX

Metals & Mining  Markets are pointing to a slightly softer open following yesterday’s gains, with futures modestly lower. Gold is edging higher as investors continue to balance inflation concerns, rate cut expectations, and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. On the supply side, Chile’s Codelco reported a weak start to the year, with January

  Metals, Mining & Energy Market Update March 16, 2026 Metals & Mining Synopsis U.S. equity futures pointed to a stronger start to the week, with the S&P 500 up roughly 0.8% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average higher by 0.6% in early trading following last week’s weaker close. Commodity markets remain heavily influenced by

  Energy & Metals Market Update March 13, 2026 Energy Oil & Gas Commodity Pricing Commodity Price Daily Change Contract WTI Crude $93.57 -2.2% Apr Brent Crude $99.14 -1.3% May Natural Gas $3.271 +1.2% Apr RBOB Gasoline $2.928 -1.2% Apr ULSD Diesel $3.832 -1.7% Apr Oil prices are pulling back modestly this morning after surging

  Metals & Mining and Energy Market Recap March 12, 2026 Metals & Mining Pre-Market U.S. equity futures pointed modestly lower ahead of the open, with the S&P 500 down 0.3% and the Dow down 0.4% in early trading following the previous day’s weaker close. In the metals complex, gold prices edged slightly higher as

  Metals & Mining and Energy Market Recap March 11, 2026 Metals & Mining Equity markets showed modest weakness heading into Wednesday, with futures indicating a slightly softer start after Tuesday’s volatile session. Investors remain focused on geopolitical developments in the Middle East and the potential implications for global supply chains and inflation. In particular,

Energy Commodity Pricing Commodity Price Daily Move Contract WTI Crude $88.83 -7.3% Apr Brent Crude $91.77 -7.3% May Natural Gas $3.114 -0.3% Apr RBOB Gasoline $2.715 -3.3% Apr ULSD Diesel $3.554 -0.9% Apr Oil prices are pulling back in early trading after a volatile start to the week that saw crude spike dramatically before easing.

  March 9, 2026 – Metals, Mining & Energy Metals & Mining Snapshot Asset Price Daily Move Monthly YTD Gold $5,094.40/oz -1.2% +0.3% +17.4% Silver $83.30/oz -1.2% +1.3% +18.0% Copper $5.74/lb -1.1% -3.7% +1.1% Nickel $17,332/mt -0.7% +0.9% +4.3% Zinc $3,347.80/mt +1.4% -2.6% +5.7% Aluminum $3,397.97/mt -0.6% +9.8% +14.0% GDX (Gold Miners ETF) $98.51 -2.8% -1.5%

  Energy & Metals Market Commentary March 6, 2026 Energy Pre-Market Oil & Gas – Pricing Commodity Price Change WTI Crude (Apr) $86.20 +6.4% Brent Crude (May) $89.13 +4.4% Natural Gas (Apr) $3.09 +2.9% RBOB Gasoline (Apr) $2.72 +1.8% ULSD Diesel (Apr) $3.72 +2.8% Oil prices continued their sharp rally, building on strong gains from