My Commodity NewsLast Updated: December 18, 2025 10:15 GMT
| Commodity | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Crude Oil (WTI) | $56.93 |
+0.98
▲
+1.75%
|
| Crude Oil (BRENT) | $60.63 |
+1.05
▲
+1.76%
|
| Natural Gas | $4.12 |
+0.15
▲
+3.78%
|
| Gasoline | $1.71 |
+0.02
▲
+1.18%
|
December 18, 2025
Gold prices are consolidating near record levels as the Federal Reserve signals a potential 25 basis point rate cut. Safe haven demand remains high due to geopolitical tensions and a cooling US labor market, keeping the metal energized after its recent consolidation phase.
December 18, 2025
Silver has achieved a relentless rally, hitting a record $66.31 per ounce. The white metal is benefiting from a 'perfect storm' of factors, including its inclusion on the U.S. critical mineral list and a massive surge in investment through ETFs as structural tightness meets macroeconomic tailwinds.
December 18, 2025
Copper has continued its upward trajectory, achieving fresh highs this month. The metal is being driven by the relentless energy appetite of the AI revolution and massive investments in global power grids, even as supply disruptions at key mines like Grasberg add fuel to the fire.
December 18, 2025
Steel prices in the Asian benchmark market have seen a moderate recovery, stabilizing after a period of volatility. Recent data showing a year-over-year increase in Chinese industrial production has provided much-needed support to the iron ore and steel complex, offsetting earlier concerns about the property sector.
December 18, 2025
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude settled near $57 per barrel after US President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of oil tankers under sanctions. This move has introduced a fresh geopolitical risk premium, temporarily easing market fears regarding a global crude surplus.
December 18, 2025
Brent crude futures settled higher today, reclaiming the $60 mark. The price action was dominated by reports of the US seizing sanctioned tankers, which has added a 'noise' premium to a market that was previously trending toward five-year lows due to weak global demand.
December 18, 2025
Natural gas futures settled at $4.12 per MMBtu, recovering from technically oversold territory. The rally is supported by near-record gas flows to LNG export plants and a slight upward revision in demand forecasts for the coming week, despite warmer-than-normal weather patterns.
December 18, 2025
Gasoline futures settled at $1.71 per gallon as ample supply and falling seasonal demand continue to push retail prices to multi-year lows. The EIA reports that US fuel inventories are swelling, mirroring the broader global crude oil surplus.
December 18, 2025
The US ethanol industry is experiencing a surge in export demand, with current figures tracking 9% higher than the record set in 2024. This international appetite is pushing production beyond pre-pandemic levels even as domestic demand remains flat.
December 18, 2025
Propane prices have shown little movement this week, trading at $0.68 per gallon. While the commodity typically sees a price spike in December, persistent warmer-than-normal weather across North America has kept a lid on residential heating demand.
December 18, 2025
Methanol prices in the Asian benchmark market have seen a healthy uptick, rising 1.54% to 2,111 Yuan per ton. The rally is driven by a broader recovery in Chinese industrial sentiment and steady demand from the Methanol-to-Olefins (MTO) sector.
December 18, 2025
Naphtha prices eased by 1.29% to settle at $499.34 per ton. The commodity is under pressure as the global oil surplus and falling gasoline prices drag down the broader energy index, despite steady demand from the petrochemical sector.