August 12, 2026, 3:51 AM EDT. Hill & Smith PLC posted 8% revenue growth to $606.7m in H1 2026, led by 14% organic constant currency expansion in US operations. Underlying operating profit climbed 8% to $102.9m while mar…
Gold prices have more than doubled since late 2023, repeatedly hitting all-time highs in a sustained rally. The precious metal outperformed major equity benchmarks in 2025 with an eye-popping 65% return,1 its strongest …
When geopolitical tensions flare up, the natural assumption is that gold should immediately surge. War breaks out, markets panic… and the metal rallies as investors rush to safety.
Bias: Gold futures remain trapped in a short-term trading range near the psychologically important $4,000 level. The better risk-to-reward currently appears on the bullish side, but only if buyers first reclaim the tigh…
As tankers sat at anchor outside the Strait of Hormuz and Qatar's LNG facilities burned in the opening days of March 2026, Asia's structural dependence on Gulf oil and gas was exposed — in real time, at full scale. The …
Stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities have all been gripped by volatility over the course of the past month, with many assets seeing wild swings and major losses as the U.S.-Iran war drags on.
Inflation pressures resurfaced across some of Africa’s biggest economies in April as the prolonged Iran conflict pushed global oil prices above $100 per barrel, driving up fuel, transport and food costs and threatening …
The world’s second-largest crude exporter is rerouting crude via dark shipments and ship-to-ship transfers off Oman.
Only an exceptionally strong El Niño will meaningfully ease Europe's LNG needs this winter, and forecasters currently rate that outcome as a long shot.
The coming week marks the end of September as well as of the third quarter, and the bottom dead center of the second-quarter reporting season. But, while it is a slow week for earnings, it is a busy stretch for special …
Russia's revenue from oil and gas has plunged recently, putting further pressure on Moscow to end its war in Ukraine.
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New York Federal Reserve President John Williams said Thursday that investors are right to expect another interest-rate increase before year-end, a signal that arrived as a selloff in US government debt pushed long-term…
Global oil prices have once again posted a steep increase. The surge reflects mounting concerns over disruptions to global crude supplies after Saudi Arabia’s East-West Pipeline, a critical alternative export route, was…
The late July joint intervention by the U.S. and Japan to support the yen signals escalating concerns regarding global funding stability. While the yen historically serves as a low-cost funding vehicle for global carry …
Key price levels for natural gas start with support near $3.12 and resistance at this week’s high of $3.33. A six-day low of $3.15 was reached on Thursday, which attracted buyers and led to a bounce back into a three-da…
Operation Epic Fury began on February 28 and has since pushed the global maritime system into a new phase of sustained disruption. The disruption is no longer limited to isolated vessel attacks or temporary route change…
July 21, 2026, 3:50 AM EDT. The U.S. dollar traded near a one-week peak as investors tracked Middle East hostilities affecting energy supply chains and weighing on ceasefire prospects. The greenback was flat against the…
August 5, 2026, 3:53 AM EDT.IPOs such as SpaceX and ChangXin Memory Technologies have generated worldwide interest, particularly across the tech and AI sectors. Still, with founders trying to maximize returns and invest…
COPPER (HG) — REVERSAL SCENARIOCopper continues its bullish expansion toward the key Fibonacci POI between 1.414 and 1.618. I expect price to first reach the 6.69–6.74 area, where I will be looking for confirmation of a…
Gold retreats 5% while platinum and palladium post double-digit losses in volatile end-of-year trading.
The U.S. fuel supply entered June with a mixed signal that deserves a closer look from fuel haulers, over-the-road carriers, terminal operators, and freight customers. Gasoline inventories finally rose after a long slid…
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil extends its decline on Tuesday as traders assess fresh Middle East developments, keeping energy prices under pressure for a fifth straight day. At the time of writing, WTI trades around…
Gold and silver rebounded sharply this morning, snapping a nine-day losing streak. With Iran talks in flux and oil swinging wildly, gold safe haven demand is back.
