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Commodity Market Recap – April 1, 2026 Commodity markets are extending their recent momentum following a sharp risk-on rally to close out March, driven largely by evolving geopolitical developments in the Middle East and renewed optimism around a potential de-escalation in the Iran conflict. Equities are poised for another strong open, while commodities remain highly […]

Commodity Market Recap – March 31, 2026 Commodities remain front and center for markets as geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions continue to drive price volatility across both energy and metals. A softer U.S. dollar is providing support to mining commodities, while ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to underpin elevated energy prices. Futures point

  Market Recap – March 30, 2026 Markets are poised to start the week on a stronger footing, with equity futures indicating gains of approximately +0.6% for both the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average. Commodity markets remain a key driver of sentiment, as geopolitical tensions—particularly in the Middle East—continue to influence both energy

  Market Recap – March 27, 2026 Energy Commentary Energy markets remain highly volatile, with oil prices continuing to climb amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Crude benchmarks extended strong gains following renewed uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit chokepoint. While diplomatic deadlines have been pushed out, the

  Metals & Mining Markets are pointing to a softer open following yesterday’s gains, with equity futures modestly lower. In commodities, precious metals are under pressure early in the day, largely driven by shifting expectations around a potential Middle East ceasefire and broader geopolitical uncertainty. Silver has been particularly weak, now giving back all of

  March 25, 2026 Market Overview Markets are poised for a stronger open following yesterday’s weakness, with futures pointing higher as risk sentiment improves. Reports suggesting potential progress in Iran-related peace talks are helping ease immediate geopolitical concerns, even as conflict in the region continues and the Strait of Hormuz remains largely restricted. This shift

Market Recap – March 23, 2026 Energy Commodity Pricing Commodity Price Change WTI Crude (May) $92.16 (6.0%) Brent Crude (May) $105.61 (6.0%) Natural Gas (Apr) $2.993 (3.3%) RBOB Gasoline (Apr) $3.134 (4.6%) ULSD (Apr) $4.494 (2.5%) Energy markets are under notable pressure to start the week, with crude oil and refined products sharply lower following

Metals & Mining Metals Commentary The prior session saw broad-based weakness across metals and mining equities, driven by a sharp repricing in rate expectations and rising inflation concerns. Precious metals led declines as higher yields weighed on sentiment, while copper hovered near multi-month lows amid mounting global growth concerns. Inventory builds—particularly in copper—further highlight softening

  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