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Oil Volatility Persists as US-Iran Talks, Strait Blockade Create Conflicting Signals
Oil markets remain volatile as hopes for renewed US-Iran talks pressure prices, while a naval blockade and expiring sanc
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UBS Maintains $6,200 Gold Target for 2026, Sees Rally Contingent on Interest Rate Path
UBS analysts project gold prices could climb to $6,200 per ounce by late 2026, with the rally dependent on sustained low
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Gold Retreats from One-Month Peak as Dollar Strengthens and Risk Appetite Returns
Gold declined from a one-month high as a firmer US dollar and improved risk sentiment reduced immediate haven demand, th
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US Treasury Official Criticizes China's Strategic Oil Purchases During Middle East Conflict
A US Treasury official has accused China of accumulating strategic petroleum reserves during Middle East conflict-driven
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WTI Crude Falls 6% on Diplomatic Progress; Gold Climbs 1% as Metals Rally
West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices fell nearly 6% Tuesday as diplomatic efforts between the US and Iran eased supp
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Brent Spot Premium Hits $30 as Strait of Hormuz Blockade Intensifies Supply Crunch
A severe physical supply crunch is gripping oil markets, with immediate Brent delivery commanding a $30 premium over fut
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Gold's Safe-Haven Status in Question as It Trades Like High-Beta Asset
Gold has recently exhibited characteristics of a high-beta asset, declining more sharply than the S&P 500 during recent
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IEA Projects 2026 Oil Demand Contraction Amid Historic Supply Disruption
The IEA revised its 2026 oil demand forecast to a contraction of 80,000 barrels per day, citing severe supply disruption
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Oil Prices Decline 2% on US-Iran Negotiation Signals; Analysts Project 25% Annual Drop
Oil prices declined as potential US-Iran negotiations reduced immediate supply disruption concerns. Analysts forecast pr
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Gold Falls 1% as US-Iran Ceasefire Falters, Dollar Gains Safe-Haven Bid
Gold prices dropped approximately 1% as renewed Middle East tensions strengthened the US dollar and diminished market ex
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WTI Crude Surges Past $104 as US Naval Blockade Threatens Strait of Hormuz Transit
Crude oil benchmarks surged over 7% to top $100 per barrel following a US directive to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, a
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Political Scientist Warns Strait of Hormuz Blockade Could Backfire, Fuel Inflation
A leading political science professor contends that the newly announced US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will f