Analysis: Commodities

Slower Philippine inflation in September gives room for rate cuts

Philippine annual inflation accelerated at its slowest rate in more than four years in September due to a slower rise in food prices and downtrend in transport costs, giving the central bank room to...

Gold prices climb on safe-haven demand; US payrolls data in focus

Gold prices climbed on Friday, supported by safe-haven demand arising from the Middle East conflict, while spotlight shifted towards U.S. payrolls report to gauge the trajectory of the Federal...

Gold rangebound as investors brace for key US economic data

Gold prices were trading in a tight range on Thursday as traders remained on the sidelines ahead of a key U.S. economic data that may provide clues about the size of the Federal Reserve's interest...

Gold prices flat as dollar strength counters safe-haven demand

Gold prices were flat on Wednesday, as a firmer dollar partially offset safe-heaven demand amid heightened Middle East tensions, while investors awaited U.S. data for further economic cues. ...

Gold rally cripples physical demand in key markets

Physical demand for gold across key markets has tumbled as prices continue to rise, with some retail consumers opting to sell their holdings and book the profit, industry players and analysts said. ...

Gold off record highs as Fed's Powell signals smaller rate cuts

Gold prices were hovering below recent record peaks on Tuesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve chair tempered expectations for more substantial interest rate cuts this year, with investors looking...

Commodities overview: Metals rebel, oil sinks

Every week, our commodities overview reviews the latest developments on the commodities markets, to gain a better understanding of the price variations in energy, metals and agricultural commodities. ...

Global rice prices drop after India allows white rice exports

Global rice prices fell on Monday after India, the world's No.1 exporter of the grain, gave the go-ahead for exports to resume, boosting global supply and helping poor Asian and African buyers secure...

Gold pulls back but dovish Fed sets it for best quarter since 2016

Gold prices eased on Monday but hovered near the record peak hit last week, setting bullion on track for its best quarter in over eight years following a jumbo U.S. rate cut decision and expectations...

Why India's easing of export curbs is important to global rice trade

India has removed most of the export curbs it imposed on rice shipments in 2023 with immediate effect, as above-average monsoon rains are expected to boost crop yields amid overflowing stocks in state...

Vietnam estimates damages of $3.31 billion from Typhoon Yagi

Asia's strongest storm this year, Typhoon Yagi, caused damages estimated at 81.5 trillion dong across northern Vietnam, or twice as much as previous estimates, state media said on Saturday. ...

OPEC+ Focusing on Inventories Over Price Targets: Oil Analyst Sen

Amrita Sen, founder and director of research at Energy Aspects, says OPEC+ is not looking to flood the market with an upcoming increase in production as oil heads for a third straight weekly loss. ...

Gold, silver head for weekly gains on US rate-cut momentum

Gold and silver prices retreated on Friday from record highs, but were positioned for weekly gains on growing anticipation of another bumper U.S. interest rate cut this year, as markets awaited a key...

China stimulus, mighty gold puts silver on a streak, but not without risk

Silver prices have bubbled up to their highest in over a decade on the back of bullion's stellar bull run and China's stimulus measures, although some analysts expect the rally to fade as industrial...

Gold lingers near record highs, Powell's speech eyed for rate cues

Gold prices were steady on Thursday, hovering close to record highs, on expectations of another big U.S. rate cut this year, although gains were limited ahead of remarks by key Federal Reserve...

ICE Canada Weekly Outlook : Canola's Turnaround a 'Gift' Says Broker

WINNIPEG, Manitoba--The turnaround in canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange should be seen as a gift, according to broker Tony Tryhuk of RBC Dominion Securities in Winnipeg. Tryhuk...

Gold touches record high on rate-cut bets, weaker US dollar

Gold hit a record high on Wednesday, boosted by a softer U.S. dollar and hopes of more interest rate cuts, while investors looked for new signals for the Federal Reserve's interest rate trajectory. ...

Commodities Overview: To infinity and beyond!

Every week, the commodities overview reviews the latest developments on the commodities markets, so that you can get a better understanding of the price variations in energy, metals and agricultural...

Western ETF investors poised to heap fuel on gold's record rally

Inflows into gold exchange-traded funds, particularly from Western investors, are set to rise in coming months, adding yet more positive stimulus for already record high bullion prices, analysts...