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23 September 2022

Traders’ Positioning Shows Preference for Silver vs Gold Price

Action in the metals market is heating up. Gold prices have broken down to fresh lows for the year over the last week while silver prices have remained well supported.

Commodities ・ Energy ・ sentiment

16 September 2022

Falling European Energy Prices & Market Sentiment

The energy crisis has ballooned into one of the key economic factors of 2022. With rising global inflation and the so-called cost-of-living crisis dominating headlines, rising gas prices are front and centre for markets.

Commodities ・ Energy ・ oil

5 August 2022

Crude Oil Price: Weak Growth & Energy Rationing

There has been a significant breakdown in crude oil prices this week. WTI crude fell below $90 while Brent is back under the psychologically and technically significant $100 level.

Commodities ・ Gold ・ Precious metals

22 July 2022

What Will it Take for Gold to Turnaround?

Gold prices have suffered sharply across 2022 with the market pulling back from initial strength to sink around 18% from YTD highs, now down around 7% from the yearly open.

Commodities ・ oil

27 June 2022

Are oil bulls capitulating?

The Federal Reserve is choosing to go after inflation even at the risk of tilting the economy into a recession, a move that is weighing on oil prices, the only asset still up more than 40% year-to-date (27/06/2022). ...

Commodities ・ Macro ・ Rates ・ Gold

20 June 2022

Could gold have further room to run?

Gold prices started the year on a strong foot, along with oil prices outperforming all other asset classes in a turbulent market environment. However, six months later, there has been some mixed price action lately, ...

Commodities ・ Precious metals ・ Platinum

27 May 2022

Queen's Jubilee Platinum Price Outlook

For fans of the British Royal Family, it’s more than likely you’re aware of what’s special about the coming week. Brits will enjoy an extended bank holiday weekend and it’s the reason for this double-length break that is special; the Queen’s ...

Commodities ・ Silver ・ Precious metals

13 May 2022

Silver at 21-month lows can't catch a break with USD this strong

Silver prices have plunged by more than 20% this year from YTD highs, reversing all the 2021 gains. Looking ahead, silver bugs face a big challenge. With silver prices now falling under major, multi-year support, can the price ...

Commodities ・ base metals

29 April 2022

China lockdowns might have killed the base metals bull

Base metals have experienced outsized price moves this year. What next for these commodities in the light of the negative US GDP print and covid lockdowns in China?

Commodities ・ inflation

11 April 2022

What is driving soft commodities?

Supply and inflationary pressures have spread across agricultural markets, with prices for soft commodities including sugar, coffee, and cocoa all well up double digits since early 2020. What are the drivers? And is ...

Commodities ・ Energy ・ oil

8 April 2022

Oil price: SPR release and Iran deal to overcome Russian shortfall?

One of the key market themes of 2022 has been excessive volatility in oil markets with the war in Ukraine, a record SPR release, OPEC and a new Iran deal all active considerations.

Commodities ・ Gold ・ Silver

1 April 2022

Gold & Silver Outlook: A Recession Signal & Haven Flows

It’s been a volatile month for gold and silver prices, driven up and down by haven flows, a Fed rate hike and potential supply disruptions. What comes next?

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